Join in on this important call!

Nationwide Conference Call:

Let’s stop Congress from Balancing the Budget on the Backs of Poor People

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Hundreds of Catholic leaders came to Washington, DC for the annual Catholic Social Ministry Gathering last week to urge Congress that in this time of austerity and fiscal restraints, we need to give moral priority to programs that help the poor, both at home and abroad. 
Despite our efforts and those of many others around the country, the House of Representatives passed a Continuing Resolution for FY 2011 that would disproportionately cut effective poverty-focused international humanitarian and development assistance programs by 26%.  The overall budget was cut about 3%. Fiscal responsibility is important, but we must take moral care in how this is done.  
Please join us to discuss how we’re going to fight these cuts when the Senate takes up its version of the FY 2011 Continuing Resolution and how you can help: 

Monday, February 28, 2011

4 p.m. Eastern Standard Time

Dial-in number: 1-800-615-2820

Passcode: 859987

Important: Please review this recent USCCB/CRS letter to the Senate outlining our position and request before the conference call.
Please stay tuned!  USCCB Domestic Social Development and Catholic Charities USA will be holding a separate briefing on proposed spending cuts that would hurt poor and vulnerable people here in the U.S.

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