‘We’re in a moral crisis’: US faith leaders urge lawmakers to combat poverty
by Joan E Greve in Washington from US news | The Guardian on (#63YGQ)
Coalition gathers on Capitol Hill to deliver impassioned demand to improve life for low-income Americans
A coalition of faith leaders gathered on Capitol Hill on Thursday to deliver an impassioned demand for more congressional action to combat poverty, telling lawmakers they have a moral obligation to improve life for low-income Americans.
The faith leaders called on the Democratic leaders of the House and Senate to take at least three votes on major progressive issues before midterm elections in November.
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