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NETWORK strongly supports the Raise the Wage Act of 2017 which raises the federal minimum wage to $15 by 2024. NETWORK strongly supports the Pay Equity for All Act to address the pervasive pay gap that women and people of color experience. NETWORK strongly supports the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act that promotes healthy pregnancies and economic security for pregnant women and their families. NETWORK strongly supports the Family and Medical Insurance Leave Act so that all workers have access to paid medical leave to care for their family. NETWORK supports the Healthy Families Act which provides earned paid sick days. NETWORK supports the Schedules that Work Act that gives workers more control over their schedules. NETWORK strongly supports the expansion of the Earned Income Tax Credit so that young workers and workers who do not have dependent children living at home are not taxed into poverty.

NETWORK strongly opposes increased funding the the military and urges Congress to audit Pentagon spending to ensure taxpayer funds are used appropriately. NETWORK strongly opposes the use of the Overseas Contingency Operations account and believes all military funding should be on budget to increase transparency. NETWORK opposes an increase in funding for more nuclear weapons.

NETWORK believes that housing is a basic human right, and a foundation for a persons ability to meet their own needs. NETWORK strongly supports full funding for critical housing programs including HOME and Community Block Grant programs. NETWORK strongly support full funding of housing voucher programs which provide accessibility to housing for low and extremely low income people. NETWORK strongly supports fully fund the National Housing Trust Fund (HTF) and rental assistance programs. NETWORK strongly supports increased funds for the McKinney-Vento program for the homeless and the Rapid Re-Housing program which is being successful in getting homeless people into affordable units. NETWORK strongly supports fully funding programs for construct of new and maintain existing affordable housing units. NETWORK supports reform of the Mortgage Interest Deduction. This tax incentive costs the federal government $70 billion a year and largely benefits the highest-income families. Those funds should be reinvest in housing program for low income families and to create a new renter tax credit to help the lowest-income renters afford decent, stable housing. NETWORK support the Low Income Housing Tax Credit as a way to encourage the development of low income housing.

NETWORK strongly supports removing sequester cuts for all human needs programs aimed at providing assistance to people living in or near poverty. NETWORK strongly supports increasing the budget for non-discretionary programs to invest in community, expand economic opportunity, and meet the needs of people living in poverty. NETWORK supports a federal budget which asks all taxpayers to pay their fair share of taxes to support the common good. NETWORK believes that funding for military programs should be reduced and that military funding should not be paid for by cuts to human needs spending programs. NETWORK does not support the inclusion of ideological riders in any budget agreement. NETWORK opposes increased funding to build a bigger wall on our southern border, to expand a deportation force or to expand immigrant detention centers.

NETWORK strongly supports significant reforms to our criminal justice system aimed at addressing overcrowding, costliness and racial disparities in the federal prison system. NETWORK strongly supports S. 502/HR 920, the Smarter Sentencing Act as a matter of justice. NETWORK strongly supports HR 2197, the Youth Prison Reduction through Opportunities, Mentoring, Intervention, Support and Education (PROMISE) Act. NETWORK applauds the Department of Justice for efforts to limit the use of private prisons. NETWORK calls on the Department of Justice to continue to investigate potential civil rights abuses and practices of police brutality against people of color.

NETWORK supports the peace process in Colombia and is grateful to the U.S. State Department's for efforts to foster peace through dialogue. NETWORK supports access to medicine for all people and urges the U.S. government to allow developing countries to access medicine through the use of compulsory licences on patented products in compliance with the Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property (TRIPS) agreement to the World Trade Organization.

NETWORK believes that gun violence is a serious community problem and that action must be taken to pass common sense gun control measures to keep communities safe.

NETWORK strongly opposes Child the Nutrition and Education Act of 2016 (H.R. 5003) because it proposes to block grant key nutrition programs and does not provide adequate funding for summer meals. NETWORK strongly supports The Stop Child Summer Hunger Act of 2015 (S. 1539, H.R. 2715) & The Summer Meals Act of 2015 (S. 613, H.R. 1728) because the bills enhance efforts to expand the reach of the Summer Food Program to low-income children and significantly simplify the administration of the program for sponsors. NETWORK strongly supports The Early Childhood Nutrition Improvement Act (H.R. 3886) which expands and strengthens the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) so more children have access to nutritious meals and snacks in child care centers, family day care homes, and afterschool programs. NETWORK strongly supports The Tribal Nutrition Improvement Act of 2015 (S. 1937/H.R. 3502) which improves access to free meals for Native students who attend school on or near a reservation and allows tribal governments to administer child nutrition programs. NETWORK opposes efforts by States to time limit SNAP (food stamp) benefits for unemployed childless adults without disabilities.

NETWORK strongly supports increasing the THUD allocation (302(b)) to the highest level possible to ensure that there is funding to support low income housing. NETWORK supports expansion of the housing voucher program to end homelessness. NETWORK supports fully funding the National Housing Trust Fund.

NETWORK supports implementation of Section 1504 of the Dodd-Frank Act to protect consumers from fraudulent bank abuses. NETWORK supports efforts by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to crackdown on fraudulent payday lenders and to seek greater protections for all Americans. NETWORK opposes The Financial Choice Act which would severely weaken the Dodd-Frank Act NETWORK opposes H.R. 3438, the Require Evaluation Before Implementing Executive Wishlists Act because it will weaken consumer protection. NETWORK opposes H.R. 5226, the Regulatory Integrity Act, because it will undermine agencies' ability to engage and inform the public on important science based rulemaking. NETWORK opposes H.R. 4612, the Midnight Rule Relief Act of 2016 because it would provide a blanket moratorium on any newly proposed or final regulation of this or future presidential administrations.

NETWORK opposes amendments to the defense authorization bill that increase money for additional military weapons. NETWORK strongly opposes the use of the Overseas Contingency Operations account and believes all military funding should be on budget.

NETWORK strongly supports removing sequester cuts for programs aimed at providing assistance to people living in poverty. NETWORK strongly supports increasing the budget for non-discretionary programs to meet the needs of people living in poverty. NETWORK supports a federal budget which invests in all people for all to achieve their maximum potential and asks all to pay their fair share of taxes. NETWORK believes that funding for military programs should be reduced. NETWORK does not support the addition of riders in any budget agreement.

NETWORK strongly opposes Child the Nutrition and Education Act of 2016 (H.R. 5003) because it proposes to block grant key nutrition programs and does not provide adequate funding for summer meals. NETWORK strongly supports The Stop Child Summer Hunger Act of 2015 (S. 1539, H.R. 2715) & The Summer Meals Act of 2015 (S. 613, H.R. 1728) because the bills enhance efforts to expand the reach of the Summer Food Program to low-income children and significantly simplify the administration of the program for sponsors. NETWORK strongly supports The Early Childhood Nutrition Improvement Act (H.R. 3886) which expands and strengthens the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) so more children have access to nutritious meals and snacks in child care centers, family day care homes, and afterschool programs. NETWORK strongly supports The Tribal Nutrition Improvement Act of 2015 (S. 1937/H.R. 3502) which improves access to free meals for Native students who attend school on or near a reservation and allows tribal governments to administer child nutrition programs. NETWORK opposes efforts by States to time limit SNAP (food stamp) benefits for unemployed childless adults without disabilities.

NETWORK strongly supports increasing the THUD allocation (302(b)) to the highest level possible to ensure that there is funding to support low income housing. NETWORK supports expansion of the housing voucher program to end homelessness. NETWORK supports fully funding the National Housing Trust Fund. NETWORK strongly supports H.R. 3700,the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016.

NETWORK strongly supports H.R. 3164, the Pay Workers a Living Wage Act, which provides workers with a living wage. NETWORK strongly supports S. 862/HR 1619, the Paycheck Fairness Act to provide women equal pay for equal work. NETWORK strongly supports the Model Employer Executive Order that provides contracting preferences for companies paying at least $15.00. NETWORK strongly supports S. 786 & H.R. 1439,the Family and Medical Insurance Leave Act, because it is a pro-family policy. NETWORK strongly supports S. 777 & H.R. 1450, the Flexibility for Working Families Act, because it is a pro-family policy. NETWORK strongly supports The Healthy Families Act (S. 497/H.R. 932) which would create a system for all workers to earn paid sick days base on the number of hours worked. NETWORK strongly supports federal efforts to provide employment opportunities for people who have been previously convicted of a crime.

NETWORK opposes amendments to the defense authorization bill that increase money for additional military weapons. NETWORK strongly opposes the use of the Overseas Contingency Operations account and believes all military funding should be on budget.

NETWORK supports the normalization of the relationship between the U.S. and Cuba as a peaceful path forward. NETWORK supports full implementation of the Iran Nuclear Deal as a way to build trust and avoid war with Iran.

NETWORK strongly supports increasing the THUD allocation (302(b)) to the highest level possible to ensure that there is funding to support low income housing. NETWORK supports expansion of the housing voucher program to end homelessness. NETWORK supports fully funding the National Housing Trust Fund. NETWORK strongly supports H.R. 3700,the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016.

NETWORK supports the normalization of the relationship between the U.S. and Cuba as a peaceful path forward. NETWORK supports full implementation of the Iran Nuclear Deal as a way to build trust and avoid war with Iran.

NETWORK believes that gun violence is a serious community problem and that action must be taken to pass common sense gun control measures to keep communities safe.

NETWORK strongly supports significant reforms to our criminal justice system aimed at addressing overcrowding, costliness and racial disparities in the federal prison system. NETWORK strongly supports S. 502/HR 920, the Smarter Sentencing Act as a matter of justice. NETWORK strongly supports HR 2197, the Youth Prison Reduction through Opportunities, Mentoring, Intervention, Support and Education (PROMISE) Act. NETWORK calls on the Department of Justice to continue to investigate potential civil rights abuses and practices of police brutality against people of color.

NETWORK strongly supports S. 613/HR 1278 the Summer Meals Act of 2015. NETWORK strongly supports S. 1539/HR 2715 the Stop Child Summer Hunger Act of 2015 NETWORK strongly supports HR 2660 the Wise Investment in Our Children Act. NETWORK strongly supports full funding for the Child Nutrition Re-authorization.

NETWORK supports implementation of Section 1504 of the Dodd-Frank Act to protect consumers from fraudulent bank abuses. NETWORK supports efforts by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to crackdown on fraudulent payday lenders and to seek greater protections for all Americans.

NETWORK opposes amendments to the defense authorization bill that increase money for additional military weapons. NETWORK strongly opposes the use of the Overseas Contingency Operations account and believes all military funding should be on budget.

NETWORK strongly supports increasing the THUD allocation (302(b0) to the highest level possible to ensure that there is funding to support low income housing. NETWORK strongly opposes the FY 2016 THUD House Appropriations bill which cuts critical funds for housing in communities struggling with high rates of poverty. NETWORK strongly opposes Representative Garrett's amendment to HR 2577 of the THUD Appropriation's Act.

NETWORK supports the abolition of nuclear weapons. NETWORK opposes amendments to the defense authorization bill that increase money for additional military weapons. NETWORK strongly opposes the use of the Overseas Contingency Operations account and believes all military funding should be on budget.

NETWORK strongly opposes the House FY 2016 Budget Resolution Conference Report. NETWORK strongly supports removing sequester cuts for programs aimed at providing assistance to people living in poverty. NETWORK strongly supports increasing the budget for non-discretionary programs to meet the needs of people living in poverty. NETWORK supports a federal budget which invests in all people for all to achieve their maximum potential and asks all to pay their fair share of taxes. NETWORK supports HR 2408 the Child Poverty Reduction Act of 2015.

NETWORK supports implementation of Section 1504 of the Dodd-Frank Act to protect consumers from fraudulent bank abuses.

NETWORK strongly supports S. 613/HR 1278 the Summer Meals Act of 2015. NETWORK strongly supports S. 1539/HR 2715 the Stop Child Summer Hunger Act of 2015 NETWORK strongly supports HR 2660 the Wise Investment in Our Children Act. NETWORK strongly supports full funding for the Child Nutrition Re-authorization. NETWORK strongly supports access to SNAP and TANF for formerly incarcerated individuals. NETWORK strongly supports full funding for WIC in the FY 16 Agriculture Appropriations bill. NETWORK opposes the imposition of minimum rents in the Rural Development Section 521 Assistance Program.

NETWORK strongly supports efforts to peacefully resolve issues of conflict regarding Iran's nuclear program and believes the framework being negotiated by the Administration is the right way forward. NETWORK supports the process of the Colombian peace process and believes aid should be focused on humanitarian assistance. NETWORK supports the normalization of the relationship between the U.S. and Cuba as a peaceful path forward.

NETWORK opposes S. 615, the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act, and believes that negotiations should proceed with Iran with the hope of achieving a lasting, peaceful solution. NETWORK supports the "End Modern Slavery Initiative Act of 2015" and believes it will prevent trafficking and providing meaningful assistance to victims of trafficking. NETWORK supports effort to promote dialogue and non-military assistance in Syria and Iraq as a means of fostering a lasting and just resolution of conflict.

NETWORK strongly supports increasing the THUD allocation (302(b0) to the highest level possible to ensure that there is funding to support low income housing.

NETWORK supports a "Smarter Approach to Nuclear Expenditures" (SANE) Act of 2015 which would reduce spending on nuclear weapons. NETWORK opposes funding for the A-10 weapons system. NETWORK supports cuts to spending by the Pentagon for purposes of war. NETWORK strongly supports decreasing funds to the OCO budget which masks the true cost of war and promotes a system that is unaccountability to taxpayers.

NETWORK strongly supports removing sequester cuts for programs aimed at providing assistance to people living in poverty. NETWORK strongly supports increasing the budget for non-defense discretionary programs to meet the needs of people living in poverty. NETWORK opposes Amendment #372 to Senate Con. Res. 11 which would have required drug testing for people receiving TANF benefits. NETWORK supports a federal budget which invests in people in order for all to achieve their maximum potential and asks all Americans to pay their fair share of taxes.

NETWORK strongly supports efforts to raise the Minimum Wage to a living wage. NETWORK strongly supports legislation to provide women equal pay for equal work. NETWORK strongly supports federal efforts to provide employment opportunities for people who have been previously convicted of a crime. NETWORK opposes H.R. 527, the "Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Act" which provides business with a way to avoid providing safe and fair workplaces.

NETWORK strongly supports significant reforms to our criminal justice system aimed at addressing overcrowding, costliness and racial disparities in the federal prison system. NETWORK strongly supports new FCC proposals to address local prison phone rates, elimination of payments from prison phone companies to hiring institutions, and ensures that related fees aren't predatory. NETWORK strongly supports the Redeem Act and the Smarter Sentencing Act. NETWORK strongly supports reforms to the Federal Bureau of Prisons crisis, efforts to build trust between law enforcement and communities of color and ensuring public safety.

NETWORK supports a "Smarter Approach to Nuclear Expenditures" (SANE) Act of 2015 which would reduce spending on nuclear weapons. NETWORK opposes funding for the A-10 weapons system. NETWORK supports cuts to spending by the Pentagon for purposes of war. NETWORK strongly supports decreasing funds to the OCO budget which masks the true cost of war and promotes a system that is unaccountability to taxpayers.

NETWORK strongly supports increasing the THUD allocation (302(b0) to the highest level possible to ensure that there is funding to support low income housing.

NETWORK believes that gun violence is a serious community problem and that action must be taken to pass common sense gun control measures to keep communities safe.

NETWORK supports the normalization of the relationship between the U.S. and Cuba as a peaceful path forward.

NETWORK opposes amendments to the defense authorization bill that increase money for additional military weapons. NETWORK strongly opposes the use of the Overseas Contingency Operations account and believes all military funding should be on budget.

NETWORK strongly supports removing sequester cuts for programs aimed at providing assistance to people living in poverty. NETWORK strongly supports increasing the budget for non-discretionary programs to meet the needs of people living in poverty. NETWORK supports a federal budget which invests in all people for all to achieve their maximum potential and asks all to pay their fair share of taxes. NETWORK does not support the addition of riders in any budget agreement. NETWORK supports HR 2408 the Child Poverty Reduction Act of 2015.

NETWORK strongly supports increasing the THUD allocation (302(b0) to the highest level possible to ensure that there is funding to support low income housing. NETWORK strongly opposes the FY 2016 THUD House Appropriations bill which cuts critical funds for housing in communities struggling with high rates of poverty. NETWORK supports expansion of the housing voucher program to end homelessness.

NETWORK supports implementation of Section 1504 of the Dodd-Frank Act to protect consumers from fraudulent bank abuses. NETWORK supports efforts by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to crackdown on fraudulent payday lenders and to seek greater protections for all Americans.

NETWORK strongly supports significant reforms to our criminal justice system aimed at addressing overcrowding, costliness and racial disparities in the federal prison system. NETWORK strongly supports S. 502/HR 920, the Smarter Sentencing Act as a matter of justice. NETWORK strongly supports HR 2197, the Youth Prison Reduction through Opportunities, Mentoring, Intervention, Support and Education (PROMISE) Act. NETWORK calls on the Department of Justice to continue to investigate potential civil rights abuses and practices of police brutality against people of color.

NETWORK opposes amendments to the defense authorization bill that increase money for additional military weapons. NETWORK strongly opposes the use of the Overseas Contingency Operations account and believes all military funding should be on budget.

NETWORK strongly supports efforts to peacefully resolve issues of conflict regarding Iran's nuclear program and believes the framework negotiated by the Administration is the right way forward. NETWORK opposes the Obama Administration's decision to change the designation of Malaysia in the 2014 Trafficking in Persons Report from Tier 3 to Tier 2. NETWORK supports the normalization of the relationship between the U.S. and Cuba as a peaceful path forward.

NETWORK strongly supports S. 613/HR 1278 the Summer Meals Act of 2015. NETWORK strongly supports S. 1539/HR 2715 the Stop Child Summer Hunger Act of 2015 NETWORK strongly supports HR 2660 the Wise Investment in Our Children Act. NETWORK strongly supports full funding for the Child Nutrition Re-authorization. NETWORK strongly supports access to SNAP and TANF for formerly incarcerated individuals. NETWORK strongly supports full funding for WIC in the FY 16 Agriculture Appropriations bill. NETWORK opposes the imposition of minimum rents in the Rural Development Section 521 Assistance Program.

NETWORK strongly supports efforts to raise the Minimum Wage to a living wage. NETWORK strongly supports legislation to provide women equal pay for equal work. NETWORK strongly supports federal efforts to provide employment opportunities for people who have been previously convicted of a crime. NETWORK strongly supports S. 1150,the Raise the Wage Act, as a step towards a living wage for all workers. NETWORK strongly supports S. 862/HR 1619, the Paycheck Fairness Act. NETWORK strongly supports the Model Employer Executive Order that provides contracting preferences for companies paying at least $15.00. NETWORK strongly supports S. 786/HR 1439, the Family And Medical Insurance Leave Act.

NETWORK supports implementation of Section 1504 of the Dodd-Frank Act to protect consumers from fraudulent bank abuses. NETWORK supports efforts by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to crackdown on fraudulent payday lenders and to seek greater protections for all Americans.

NETWORK strongly supports increasing the THUD allocation (302(b0) to the highest level possible to ensure that there is funding to support low income housing. NETWORK strongly opposes the FY 2016 THUD House Appropriations bill which cuts critical funds for housing in communities struggling with high rates of poverty. NETWORK supports expansion of the housing voucher program to end homelessness.

NETWORK strongly supports increasing the THUD allocation (302(b0) to the highest level possible to ensure that there is funding to support low income housing. NETWORK strongly opposes the FY 2016 THUD House Appropriations bill which cuts critical funds for housing in communities struggling with high rates of poverty. NETWORK supports expansion of the housing voucher program to end homelessness.

NETWORK strongly supports S. 613/HR 1278 the Summer Meals Act of 2015. NETWORK strongly supports S. 1539/HR 2715 the Stop Child Summer Hunger Act of 2015 NETWORK strongly supports HR 2660 the Wise Investment in Our Children Act. NETWORK strongly supports full funding for the Child Nutrition Re-authorization. NETWORK strongly supports access to SNAP and TANF for formerly incarcerated individuals. NETWORK strongly supports full funding for WIC in the FY 16 Agriculture Appropriations bill. NETWORK opposes the imposition of minimum rents in the Rural Development Section 521 Assistance Program.

NETWORK opposes amendments to the defense authorization bill that increase money for additional military weapons. NETWORK strongly opposes the use of the Overseas Contingency Operations account and believes all military funding should be on budget.

NETWORK supports implementation of Section 1504 of the Dodd-Frank Act to protect consumers from fraudulent bank abuses. NETWORK supports efforts by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to crackdown on fraudulent payday lenders and to seek greater protections for all Americans.

NETWORK strongly supports removing sequester cuts for programs aimed at providing assistance to people living in poverty. NETWORK strongly supports increasing the budget for non-discretionary programs to meet the needs of people living in poverty. NETWORK supports a federal budget which invests in all people for all to achieve their maximum potential and asks all to pay their fair share of taxes. NETWORK supports HR 2408 the Child Poverty Reduction Act of 2015.

NETWORK strongly supports efforts to raise the Minimum Wage to a living wage. NETWORK strongly supports legislation to provide women equal pay for equal work. NETWORK strongly supports federal efforts to provide employment opportunities for people who have been previously convicted of a crime. NETWORK strongly supports S. 1150,the Raise the Wage Act, as a step towards a living wage for all workers. NETWORK strongly supports S. 862/HR 1619, the Paycheck Fairness Act. NETWORK strongly supports the Model Employer Executive Order that provides contracting preferences for companies paying at least $15.00. NETWORK strongly supports S. 786/HR 1439, the Family And Medical Insurance Leave Act.

NETWORK - a Catholic leader in the global movement for justice and peace - educates, organizes, and lobbies for economic and social transformation. Founded by Catholic sisters in the progressive spirit of Vatican II, NETWORK works to create a society that promotes justice and the dignity of all in the shared abundance of Gods creation.

NETWORK - a Catholic leader in the global movement for justice and peace - educates, organizes, and lobbies for economic and social transformation. Founded by Catholic sisters in the progressive spirit of Vatican II, NETWORK works to create a society that promotes justice and the dignity of all in the shared abundance of Gods creation.

NETWORK - a Catholic leader in the global movement for justice and peace - educates, organizes, and lobbies for economic and social transformation. Founded by Catholic sisters in the progressive spirit of Vatican II, NETWORK works to create a society that promotes justice and the dignity of all in the shared abundance of Gods creation.

NETWORK - a Catholic leader in the global movement for justice and peace - educates, organizes, and lobbies for economic and social transformation. Founded by Catholic sisters in the progressive spirit of Vatican II, NETWORK works to create a society that promotes justice and the dignity of all in the shared abundance of Gods creation.

NETWORK - a Catholic leader in the global movement for justice and peace - educates, organizes, and lobbies for economic and social transformation. Founded by Catholic sisters in the progressive spirit of Vatican II, NETWORK works to create a society that promotes justice and the dignity of all in the shared abundance of Gods creation.

NETWORK - a Catholic leader in the global movement for justice and peace - educates, organizes, and lobbies for economic and social transformation. Founded by Catholic sisters in the progressive spirit of Vatican II, NETWORK works to create a society that promotes justice and the dignity of all in the shared abundance of Gods creation.

NETWORK - a Catholic leader in the global movement for justice and peace - educates, organizes, and lobbies for economic and social transformation. Founded by Catholic sisters in the progressive spirit of Vatican II, NETWORK works to create a society that promotes justice and the dignity of all in the shared abundance of Gods creation.

NETWORK - a Catholic leader in the global movement for justice and peace - educates, organizes, and lobbies for economic and social transformation. Founded by Catholic sisters in the progressive spirit of Vatican II, NETWORK works to create a society that promotes justice and the dignity of all in the shared abundance of Gods creation.

NETWORK - a Catholic leader in the global movement for justice and peace - educates, organizes, and lobbies for economic and social transformation. Founded by Catholic sisters in the progressive spirit of Vatican II, NETWORK works to create a society that promotes justice and the dignity of all in the shared abundance of Gods creation.

NETWORK - a Catholic leader in the global movement for justice and peace - educates, organizes, and lobbies for economic and social transformation. Founded by Catholic sisters in the progressive spirit of Vatican II, NETWORK works to create a society that promotes justice and the dignity of all in the shared abundance of Gods creation.

NETWORK strongly opposes the House FY 2016 Budget Resolution Conference Report. NETWORK strongly supports removing sequester cuts for programs aimed at providing assistance to people living in poverty. NETWORK strongly supports increasing the budget for non-discretionary programs to meet the needs of people living in poverty. NETWORK supports a federal budget which invests in all people for all to achieve their maximum potential and asks all to pay their fair share of taxes. NETWORK supports HR 2408 the Child Poverty Reduction Act of 2015.

NETWORK strongly supports increasing the THUD allocation (302(b0) to the highest level possible to ensure that there is funding to support low income housing. NETWORK strongly opposes the FY 2016 THUD House Appropriations bill which cuts critical funds for housing in communities struggling with high rates of poverty. NETWORK strongly opposes Representative Garrett's amendment to HR 2577 of the THUD Appropriation's Act.

NETWORK supports implementation of Section 1504 of the Dodd-Frank Act to protect consumers from fraudulent bank abuses.

NETWORK strongly supports efforts to raise the Minimum Wage to a living wage. NETWORK strongly supports legislation to provide women equal pay for equal work. NETWORK strongly supports federal efforts to provide employment opportunities for people who have been previously convicted of a crime. NETWORK strongly supports S. 1150,the Raise the Wage Act, as a step towards a living wage for all workers. NETWORK strongly supports S. 862/HR 1619, the Paycheck Fairness Act. NETWORK strongly supports the Model Employer Executive Order that provides contracting preferences for companies paying at least $15.00.

NETWORK strongly supports significant reforms to our criminal justice system aimed at addressing overcrowding, costliness and racial disparities in the federal prison system. NETWORK strongly supports S. 502/HR 920, the Smarter Sentencing Act as a matter of justice. NETWORK strongly supports HR 2197, the Youth Prison Reduction through Opportunities, Mentoring, Intervention, Support and Education (PROMISE) Act. NETWORK calls on the Department of Justice to investigate the Baltimore police department on potential civil rights abuses and practices of police brutality against people of color. NETWORK supports federal programs that address domestic violence,sexual assault, dating violence and stalking. NETWORK supports the Crime Victims Fund for FY 2016

NETWORK supports the abolition of nuclear weapons. NETWORK opposes amendments to the defense authorization bill that increase money for additional military weapons. NETWORK strongly opposes the use of the Overseas Contingency Operations account and believes all military funding should be on budget.

NETWORK strongly supports efforts to raise the Minimum Wage to a living wage. NETWORK strongly supports legislation to provide women equal pay for equal work. NETWORK strongly supports federal efforts to provide employment opportunities for people who have been previously convicted of a crime. NETWORK opposes H.R. 527, the "Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Act" which provides business with a way to avoid providing safe and fair workplaces.

NETWORK strongly supports significant reforms to our criminal justice system aimed at addressing overcrowding, costliness and racial disparities in the federal prison system. NETWORK strongly supports new FCC proposals to address local prison phone rates, elimination of payments from prison phone companies to hiring institutions, and ensures that related fees aren't predatory. NETWORK strongly supports the Redeem Act and the Smarter Sentencing Act. NETWORK strongly supports reforms to the Federal Bureau of Prisons crisis, efforts to build trust between law enforcement and communities of color and ensuring public safety.

NETWORK strongly supports removing sequester cuts for programs aimed at providing assistance to people living in poverty. NETWORK strongly supports increasing the budget for non-defense discretionary programs to meet the needs of people living in poverty. NETWORK opposes Amendment #372 to Senate Con. Res. 11 which would have required drug testing for people receiving TANF benefits. NETWORK supports a federal budget which invests in people in order for all to achieve their maximum potential and asks all Americans to pay their fair share of taxes.

NETWORK strongly supports increasing the THUD allocation (302(b0) to the highest level possible to ensure that there is funding to support low income housing.

Briefing on Pope Francis' Joy of the Gospel concerning economic policies. This briefing was intended to promote a change in U.S. budget and taxation policies to support programs and policies for bring people out of poverty.

S. 2000/HR 4015: SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2014. NETWORK supports these bills. The bill would protect doctors who serve Medicare patients from a cut to their payment rate. This is particularly important for rural doctors whose costs are considerably higher.

HR 3465/S. 1690: Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2013. NETWORK supports these bills. The bills would increase resources and opportunities for individuals re-entrying society after incarceration. PL 111-220: The Fair Sentencing Act of 2010. NETWORK supports this law and urges the Administration to establish a Fair Sentencing Review Board which reviews sentences of individuals convicted of crimes prior to passage of the law.

S. 1957: Partnership to Build America Act: NETWORK opposes this bill. The bill would allow corporations to avoid payment of taxes on oversea earnings. S. 91: The Child Tax Credit Integrity Preservation Act of 2013: NETWORK opposes this bill. The bill would deny CTC tax benefits to families that do not have a Social Security number. Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency Act (EXPIRE). NETWORK opposes this bill. The bill would extend expiring tax provisions for two year. Proposes Regulation of 501(c)(4) organizations: NETWORK opposes this regulation. The regulation would restrict the ability of non-profits to engage in political free speech.

S 1881: Nuclear Weapon Free Iran Act of 2013: NETWORK opposes this bill. The bill would increase sanctions on Iran for activities related to nuclear development because it would imperil negotiations for the same purpose. NETWORK urged the Administration to pursue increased negotiations to stop the Syrian Civil War. HR 1784: Domestic Refugee Resettlement Reform and Modernization Act of 2014: NETWORK supports this bill. The bill would increase funding for refugee resettlement in the Department of Health and Human Services.

HR 3547: The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2014: This bill be increase funding for the Overseas Contingency Operations account. NETWORK opposes this bill.

NETWORK strongly encourages the Senate to resume work on gun violence prevention.

H.Con.Res 96: Ab bill to establish a budget for the U.S. Government for FY15 through FY2024 by House Budget Chair Paul Ryan. NETWORK opposes this budget because it will cut programs impacting people living in poverty. Federal Nutrition Programs in FY15 Appropriation bills: NETWORK supports increased funding for federal nutritional programs to serve the needs of people living in poverty. Federal Funding for Housing and Urban Development Programs: NETWORK supports increased funding for federal housing programs.

NETWORK supports using science as the basis of food selection for WIC programs and as such opposes the inclusion of white potatoes in the program.

NETWORK supports S. 3711, a bill that would restore whistleblower protections for intelligence community contractors who disclose fraud, waste, abuse, gross mismanagement or a violation of law. NETWORK supports recommendations to enhance fiscal responsibility and strengthen accountablity in defense programs. NETWORK opposes the use of spending through Section 1033 to militarize Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs).

NETWORK believes that the flow of unregulated money into our political system is dangerous for democracy. We support H.J.Res. 119: Democracy for all Amendment that provides an ability for Congress to set rules regarding campaign finance.

NETWORK supports efforts to encourage full employment for those who are unemployed and seeking full time employment. NETWORK believes long term unemployed works should have unemployment benefits restored.

NETWORK strongly supports removing seqester cuts for programs aimed at providing assistance to people living in poverty. NETWORK strongly supports increased funding for federal Housing and Urban Development programs. NETWORK strongly supports increased funding for HHS, the Department of State and the Justice Department to support refugee and legal services for children migrating from Central America fleeing persecution and violence.

NETWORK strongly opposes increased military spending through the OCO budget. Funding for military expenditures should be limited and transparent. H.Con.Res. 105: NETWORK supports this resolution that directs the President to remove troops from Iraq within 30 days or no later than end of the year.

Child Nutrition Reauthorization in President's FY 2016 Budget: Request to significantly increase funding in child nutrition programs to combat childhood hunger.

FY2015 THUD Appropriations Bill: NETWORK supports this bill and opposes any cutback in funding.

NETWORK supports the American Pharmacists Association ban on members' participating in executions.

NETWORK supports increased funding for federal nutritional programs to serve the needs of people living in poverty. NETWORK supports increased funding for healthcare programs servicing those people living in poverty. Federal Funding for Housing and Urban Development Programs: NETWORK supports increased funding for federal Housing and Urban Development programs.

HR 1410: Smarter Sentencing Act. NETWORK supports this bill which would make sentencing more fair for those convicted of crimes.

HR 4608: War Authorization Review & Determination Act. NETWORK supports bill to have Congress approve war actions. HR 1960: Repeal authorization of "Use of Military Force" from the National Defense Appropriation Act. NETWORK supports bill. Reduce/eliminate "Overseas Contingency Operation" fund in Defense spending bill.

H.R. 3543: Bill to protect tenant rights when property owner faced with foreclosure. NETWORK supports this bill. Increase funding for low income housing programs through T-HUD budget. NETWORK supports increase help for people living in poverty. National Housing Trust Fund: NETWORK supports full funding for the fund.National Campaign for Youth Shelter: NETWORK supports increased spending on youth shelters. S. 1217: Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act of 2014. NETWORK supports increased revenue for state level block grants. HR 3546: Agricultural Appropriations bill. NETWORK opposes proposal to impose $50 minimum rent on the poorest families through the Rural Development Section 521 assistance program.

Ratification of United Nations' Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. NETWORK strongly supports ratification. Peace negotiations between Columbian Government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Columbia. NETWORK supports efforts to make peace as an alternative to the use of violence and warfare. HR 850: A bill to increase sanctions on Iran. NETWORK opposes increased sanctions on Iran and encourages Administration tonegotiate an agreement that limits Iran's development of nuclear weapons. Elimination of Nuclear Weapons: NETWORK seeks significant reductions in our nuclear capabilities. HR 2901: Senator Paul Simon Water for the World Act. NETWORK supports efforts to promote clean drinking water around the world.

NETWORK supports federal efforts to prevent gun violence. NETWORK supports a ban on the development, production and use of Fully Autonomous Weapons.

HR 1286: Healthy Families Act. NETWORK suppports bill to provide saftety net and work protections for families. NETWORK supports funding for programs that support the care and development of families.

HR 3547: Agricultural Appropriations Act. NETWORK opposes reversal of WIC standards related to child nutrition. S. 2366: Stop Child Hunger Act of 2014. NETWORK supports increased spending on meals for children during summer as well as better integration of school programs in communities.

S. 1845: Emergency Unemployment Compensation Act. NETWORK strongly supports this bill. The bill would protect families of long-term unemployed workers who are seeking work.

S. 84: The Paycheck Fairness Act of 2014. NETWORK strongly supports this bill. The bill would provide women an opportunity to secure equal pay for equal work. H.R. 1010/S. 1737: Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2013. NETWORK strongly supports this bill. The bill would increase the minimum wage to $10.10 per hour.HR 3972/S. l972: Fair Employment Opportunity Act. NETWORK strongly supports these bills. The bills prohibit labor practices that discriminate against those who have been unemployed.

S. 1881: Nuclear Weapon Free Iran Act of 2013. NETWORK opposes this bill. The bill would increase sanctions on Iran for activities related to nuclear development because it would imperil negotiations for the same purpose. NETWORK urged the Administration to pursue increased negotiation activities to stop the Syrian Civil War. HR 1784: Domestic Refugee Resettlement Reform and Modernization Act of 2013. NETWORK supports this bill. The bill wouldincrease funding for refugee resettlement services in the Department of Health and Human Service budget.

H.R. 3465/S. 1690: Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2013. NETWORK supports these bills. The bills would increase resources and opportunities for individuals reentrying society after incarceration. PL 111-220: The Fair Sentencing Acts of 2010. NETWORK supports this law and urges the Administration to establish a Fair Sentencing Review Board which reviews sentences of individuals convicted of crimes prior to passage of the law.

NETWORK supports increased funding for Housing and Urban Development programs in FY 2015.

S. 2000/HR 4015: SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2014. NETWORK supports these bills. The bill would protect doctors who serve Medicare patients from a cut to their payment rate. This is particularly important for rural practicioners whose costs are considerably higher.

NETWORK strongly encourages the Senate to resume work on gun violence prevention

HR 2642: Federal Agricultrual Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013. NETWORK opposed the nutrition title of this bill, as it significantly cuts funding for SNAP programs.

H.Con.Res 96: A bill to establish a budget for the U.S. Government for FY 2015 through 2024 created by House Budget Chairman Paul Ryan. NETWORK opposes this bill because of cuts to programs impacting people who live in poverty. Federal Nutrition Programs in FY 2015 Appropriation Bills: NETWORK supports increased funding for federal nutritional programs to serve the needs of people living in poverty.Federal Funding for Housing and Urban Development Programs: NETWORK supports increased funding for federal Housing and Urban Development programs.

NETWORK strongly encourages the administration (White House) to be a leader in enhancing economic mobility

S. 1410, Smarter Sentencing Act of 2013 - NETWORK supports this bill which will reduce prison time of some convicted of non-violent crimes

S 1845, Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act - NETWORK strongly supports this legislation, to protect the families of long-term unemployed workers, who are seeking work.

S. 1810 Family and Medical Insurance Leave Act of 2013 - NETWORK strongly supports this legislation which enhances the possibility of single parents to hold down a job and care for children or elderly parents. NETWORK strongly urges The Senate and the House to Create Jobs and Raise wages of low- and middle-income workers.H.R.3546 : Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2013 and H.R.3824 : Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act - NETWORK strongly supports these bills to continue to support those who are seeking employment, in order for them to care for self and family. S.460 : Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2013 and H.R.1010 : Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2013 - NETWORK strongly supports these bills, as persons working full time for minimum wage still fall below the poverty level

H.R. 3357 Early Childhood Education Professional Development Improvement Act - NETWORK supports this legislation to improve the education of young children.

NETWORK strongly encourages the Senate to resume work on gun violence prevention

S. 1533, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act - NETWORK strongly supports this legislation.

NETWORK strongly pushed Congress to increase revenue in order to be able to meet the needs of the nation: support of those at the margins, infrastructure repair and maintenance, etc. H.R. 880/S. 410 The Wall Street Trading and Speculators Tax Act - NETWORK is a strong supporter of initiation of this tax. NETWORK strongly urges Congress to protect the EITC and the CTC from harmful cuts or changesNETWORK strongly opposes changing the formula used to calculate the annual cost of living adjustment (COLA) as it negatively affects the elderly and those at the lowest income levels. It also will have a negative effect on meeting the needs of veterans.

S. 744 - NETWORK strongly supports comprehensive immigration which includes: concern for family unity, a pathway to citizenship for those undocumented, detention reforms; opposes any piecemeal approach to immigration reform NETWORK supports immigration policy which repairs the U.S. asylum system, making it more fair and timely, and recognizing gender-based asylum needs and protections of childrenHR 2278 Strengthen and Fortify Enforcement (SAFE Act) - NETWORK strongly opposes this legislation that would criminalize presence in the United States, aiding a migrant or refugee and expand the use of indefinite detentionl HR 2131 Supplying Knowledge-based Immigrants and Lifting Levels of the STEM Visas Act, (SKILLS Visa Act), NETWORK strongly opposes this measure as it would eliminate channels for familiy members to lawfully immgrate, deny home countries of their needed talents. HR 3130 Protect Family Values at the Border Act, NETWORK supports this bill that would protect those held in U.S. Customs and Border Protection custody, and ensure families are not needlessly separated

S. 1243 NETWORK urges House and Senate leaders to fund HUD at levels outlines in the Senate Budget proposal

HR 2775 - Continuing Appropriations Act, 2014. NETWORK supports ending the government shutdown and avoiding default on the debt, with minimal policy riders. NETWORK supports a budget that will eliminate sequestration through targetted spending cuts and increased revenue.NETWORK urges legislators in the House and the Senate to adopt a budget based on the values in the "Faithful Budget" (www.faithfulbudget.org) NETWORK strongly opposes the House budget, or Continuing Resolution, that would attach policy riders such as defunding the Affordable Care Act. NETWORK strongly urged Congress to end sequestration, given the damaging consequences to domestic human needs programs. NETWORK strongly opposes the House program that would increase defense sepnding 5.4 percent, or $26 billion over FY 2013 spending. NETWORK strongly opposes sequestration which endangers the lives and health of vulnerable persons through defunding of programs such as WIC and Meals on Wheels.

H.R.3102 - Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act of 2013, NETWORK strongly opposes this bill which would deny SNAP benefits to about 300,000 persons who are on the margins. NETWORK strongly opposed the separation of the nutrition title from the rest of the Farm Bill.

HR 2656 The Public Safety Enhancement Act of 2013 - NETWORK supports this bill, in order to reduce recidivism rates S 1410 The Smarter Sentencing Act - NETWORK supports this act.

H. Res. 90 - NETWORK strongly supports this resolution that SNAP should be protected from all cuts HR 1947 - NETWORK strongly oppposes elements of the Farm Bill that would cut SNAP and supports additional funding to TEFAP NETWORK urges the House and the Senate to support the President's request for WIC funding for FY 2014

NETWORK strongly urged Congress to ratify the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)

H.R. 1406 - NETWORK strongly opposes this legislation, pretending to give workers flexibility of time off HR 1286/S 631 - NETWORK strongly supports the Healthy Families Act, which does ensure workers flexibility of time off as needed for family responsibilities.S. 460/H.R. 1010 The Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2013 - NETWORK strongly supports an increase in the minimum wage, particularly to include increased and rising minimums for tip workers. NETWORK urges Congress to hold in highest importance the creation of jobs and support of those without work.

NETWORK strongly pushed Congress to increase revenue in order to be able to meet the needs of the nation: support of those at the margins, infrastructure repair and maintenance, etc. H.R. 880/S. 410 The Wall Street Trading and Speculators Tax Act - NETWORK is a strong supporter of initiation of this tax. NETWORK strongly urges Congress to protect the EITC and the CTC from harmful cuts or changesNETWORK strongly opposes changing the formula used to calculate the annual cost of living adjustment (COLA) as it negatively affects the elderly and those at the lowest income levels. It also will have a negative effect on meeting the needs of veterans.

NETWORK strongly supports efforts to reduce gun violence including: background checks, assault weapons/high-capacity magazine bans and improved access to mental health services HR 1565 - NETWORK strongly urges the House and the Senate to take up or down votes on all areas of gun violence prevention. NETWORK urges Congress to make gun trafficking a federal crime

NETWORK strongly supports eligibility determination being made by public agencies, not private entities. NETWORK strongly supports the preservation of the Medicare program which covers 50 million Americans

NETWORK opposes the use of drones in targeting Al Qaeda and their affiliates NETWORK urges the President to expedite the troop withdrawal from Afghanistan through 2013

S. 47 Reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) - NETWORK strongly supports this bill S.54, S.150, S.374, S.146 NETWORK opposes addition of minimum sentences to these gun violence bills, as they are marked up

NETWORK strongly pushed Congress to increase revenue in order to be able to meet the needs of the nation: support of those at the margins, infrastructure repair and maintenance, etc. H.R. 880/S. 410 The Wall Street Trading and Speculators Tax Act - NEtWORK is a strong supporter of initiation of this tax. NETWORK strongly urges Congress to maintain the structure and ARRA improvements to the refundable tax credits helpingworking families which struggle to meet their needs: the Child Tax Credit, the Earned Income Tax Credit and the American Opportunity Tax Credit. NETWORK strongly opposes changing the formula used to calculate the annual cost of living adjustment (COLA) as it negatively affects the elderly and those at the lowest income levels. It also will have a negative effect on meeting the needs of veterans.

NETWORK joins others in urging the President to push for Human Rights Risk Assessment, banning of arms for atrocities and limitations on trade in munitions, in the U.S. work on the Arms Trade Treaty. NETWORK urges Congress to ensure that in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Free Trade Agreement, many of the wrongs in previous agreements will be avoided. We urge protections of human and labor rights, respect for local development goals andprocurement policies No elevation of corporations to equal terms with governments, protection of food sovereignity, safeguards against currency manipulation, and improved consumer and environmental standards.

S. 460/H.R. 1010 The Fir Minimum Wage Act of 2013 - NETWORK strongly supports an increase in the minimum wage, particularly to include increased and rising minimums for tip workers. NETWORK urges Congress to hold in highest importance the creation of jobs and support of those without work.

Urging the President and Congress to maintain a Circle of Protection around the most vulnerable in our nation. Urging Congress to find alternatives to sequestration which will protect those who are most vulnerable. Reminding Congress that job creation/unemployment still remain a pressing concern to the faith community. Urging Congress to eliminate the MEADSystem, as over budget and ineffectiveNETWORK strongly encourages Congress to reduce spending by the Pentagon, in ways that do not jeopardize our troops. This might include elimination of "no-bid" contracts, elimination of added funding for cost and time-overruns, and abiding by the results of an annual audit. This assumes that there will be an annual audit commencing in the next 2 years. Loook for savings in the 2014 budget request of DOD S Con. Res. 8 NETWORK strongly supports the Senate Budget, the Progressive Caucus Budget and the House Minority Budget H. Con Res. 25 NETWORK strongly opposed this House Budget for FY 2014.

Request to Secretary Vilsack to end modern-day slavery in Florida agriculture.

NETWORK strongly urges the President to create a national summit on climate change

NETWORK strongly supports eligibility determination being made by public agencies, not private entities.

H.R. 933 As Amended; "An Act making consolidated appropriations and further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013." NETWORK opposes the cuts to Section 8 Rental assistance programs, public housing, homeless assistance and CDBG

Urging Chairman Bernanke to stop banks from charging high-cost payday-style loans on direct deposit advances.

NETWORK strongly supports extending federal unemployment benefits for those who are long-term unemployed.

H.R. 15: Middle Class Tax Cut Act - Discharge Petition 112-6 - NETWORK strongly supported this discharge petition to bring this bill to the floor. NETWORK supported actions to eliminate the 2001 & 2003 tax cuts for the wealthies 2% in the nation, extending them for 98% NETWORK strongly objects to a territorial tax system, as it allows more corporations to escape paying for the resources they use within the United States.

NETWORK strongly urges WMATA (Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority) to contribue all proceeds from the anti-Muslim ads, run by the American Freedom Defense Initiative, to the D.D. Human Rights Commission.

NETWORK strongly urges Congress to include NEW sources of revenue in working at deficit reduction, so as not to increase poverty or inequality. NETWORK strongly encourages Congress to abide by THE FAITHFUL BUDGET document in making appropriations and deficit reduction work. NETWORK strongly supports much greater cuts to Pentagon spending in order to provide for the needs of our most vulnerable NETWORK strongly supports Congress in attempts to find common ground to reach a fiscally responsible alternative to sequestration. NETWORK strongly urges Congress to make the needs of children a major priority in any deficit reduction, sequestration or Fiscal Cliff work. NETWORK urges the following priorities in all fiscal actions: - increase revenue, particularly from taxes expected from those with the createst ability to cover the costs of the nation - reduce spending by the Pentagon - protect people who are struggling, ensuring their access to housing, nutrition, job training and other human needs

NETWORK joins with others to strongly urge Congress, in meeting demands of the BCA, to maintain an adequate level of investment in affordable housing and community development programs - partiularly protecting low-income families and individuals.

NETWORK, with our partners, urges the President and Congress to suppport members of our military by: - ending the war in Afghanistan, bringing soldiers home - provide jobs and job training for them, so that - repair our crumbling infrastructure.

NETWORK asks Congress to close WHINSEC. This is an unjust use of our tax dollars to continue training and arming military leaders who are oppressing their own who attempt to organize for better working conditions. NETWORK supports reduction of the nuclear weapon arsenal to well below the New START Treaty levels, and to push for ratification of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty NETWORK strongly encourages Congress to reduce spending by the Pentagon, in ways that do not jeopardize our troops. This might include elimination of "no-bid" contracts, elimination of added funding for cost and time-overruns, and abiding by the results of an annual audit. This assumes that there will be an annual audit commencing in the next 2 years.

S. 1630 - Disaster Recovery Act of 2011 - NETWORK urged rapid support in response to Hurricane Sandy and the unfulfilled promises to states devastated by floods and fires.

S 3453/HR 6211 - Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2012 - NETWORK strongly supports this bill as one step toward providing a living wage for all members of our nation.

H.RES.25 : Expressing the sense of the Congress that the current Federal income tax deduction for interest paid on debt secured by a first or second home should not be further restricted - NETWORK strongly supports restriction on mortgage interest deductions on second homes, boats and other recreational vehicles. Mortgage Interest Deduction - NETEWORK supports a reduction in the size of a mortgage eligible for deduction, from $1 million to $500,000. The original intent of the MID was to give an opportunity to low-and middle-income households to purchase a first home. Most of the tax expenditure is going to the wealthiest in our nation, in violation of the intent of the program.

Citizens United - NETWORK strongly supports any action, including a Constitutional Amendment, to overturn the Supreme Court HR 6411 - Inclusive Prosperity Act - NETWORK strongly supports this bill to tax financial transactions by a small percentage. Child Tax Credit (CTC) and Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) - NETWORK strongly supports the continuation of these expenditures, including the additional support provided through the recovery act.

H.R.1519, Paycheck Fairness Act - NETWORK strongly supports passage of this bill H.R.4297, Workforce Investment Act - NETWORK has serious concerns with the bill in the current form: - consolidation of national and state-administered programs - weakening support of programs for youth and other vulnerable populations - provisions will detract from the ability of disadvantaged populations to benefit from the one-stop job training system.

H.R.5647, Pregnant Workers Fairness Act - NETWORK supports this billwhoud would allow women to continue to work, with reasonable adjustments to the job responsibilities. This would reduce discrimination against women in the workplace. S. 1670, End Racial Profiling Act of 2011 - NETORK strongly supports thie acto to end racial profiling by law enforcement officials S. 1925 Re-authorization of the Violence Against Women Act - NETWORK supports this act H.R.4970 Violence Against Women Act - NETWORK opposes this act, as it threatens to rollback protections for immigrant women and children who are victims of abuse. H.R. 4271 Violence Against Women Act - NETWORK supports this bill by Rep. Moore allows every woman in this country full access to the protection granted under a true Violence Against Women Act.

H.R.2065, Second Chance Act in fiscal year 2013 - NETWORK strongly supports funding for the Act. S. 1925, Violence Against Women Act - NETWORK strongly supports passage of this bill Oversight by the Office of the Pardon Attorney - NETWORK strongly support holding of an oversight hearing into serous questions concerning bias in sentence commutations. NETWORK strongly supports the use of Department of Justice standards as a template for the Department of Homeland Security implementation of the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA).

H.R. 5972/S.2322 Transportation-HUD appropriations for FY 2013 - NETWORK strongly urges protection of funding for programs in HUDD which assist Low-Income Americans. H.R. 6500 Fair Housing Act - NETWORK urges passage of regulations as soon as possible regarding sexual and other areharassment H.R. 6500 Fair Housing Act - NETWORK urges passage of regulations as soon as possible regarding sexual and other areas of harassment. Affordable Housing and Self-Sufficiency Improvement Act - proposed in the House - NETWORK strongly urges two changes: - retain the discretion of individual public housing agencies to set a minimum rent below the federal cap - reform the hardship exemption to protect vulnerable households from losing their housing if they cannot pay the increased minimum rent.

S.2230, Paying a Fair Share Act of 2012 - NETWORK strongly supports this act whichaddresses tax loopholes that allow some millionaires and billionaires to be a lower effective tax rate than working families. Citizens United - NETWORK strongly supports any action, including a Constitutional Amendment, to overturn the Supreme Court

NETWORK opposes a recent decision to cut $10 million from the Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement by the Department of Education.

Medicaid Rule (CMS-2349-F) - NETWORK seriously objects to the rule permitting eligibility determination to be contracted out to private entities. CHIPRA - NETWORK opposes cuts to CHIPRA performance bonuses to states

NETWORK strongly supports revised Department of Labor rules on the "companionship exemption: under the Fair Labor Standars Act, which will allow federal wage-and-hour protections to direct care workers. NETWORK continues to support extension of long-term unemployment benefits

H.R. 1578 Violence Against Women Act - NETWORK strongly supports the reauthorization of VAWA, with full funding, we particularly plea for attention to violence against Native American women S. 306 National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2011- NETWORK strongly supports creation of this commission to study prisons (particulalry for-profit) and the needs of persons attempting to reenter society, given the barriers faced due to laws H.R. 2981 Restoring Protection to Victims of Persecution Act of 2011 - NETWORK strongly supports this bill eliminating the one-year deadline for filing asylum applicatons

NETWORK strongly supports passage of S.1813, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act. However, opposes provisions that undermine protections for public health, safety, civil rights, or damage the environment.

H.R. 4271 Violence Against Women Act - NETWORK supports the reauthorizatin of VAWA

Affordable Housing and Self-Sufficiency Improvement Act - NETWORK supports this act, however we oppose the expansion of the Move to Work Program and the inclusion of a minimum rent for all HUD properties. NETWORK supports and increase to the 302(b) allocation to THUD, for the purpose of increasing funding for housing for extremely NETWORK supports and increase to the 302(b) allocation to THUD, for the purpose of increasing funding for housing for extremely-low-income households.

NETWORKUrges the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to take action to stop banks frommaking unaffordable, high-cost payday loans.

NETWORK strongly supports the extension of benefits to the long-term unemployed, however we strongly object to minimum educational requirements or drug testing.

Appropriations - urging Congress to preserve funding levels in human needs areas Urge Congress to attend to the growing divide between the wealthiest and those struggling to have economic survival S. 365/ H.J Res. 1 - Budget Control Act of 2011 - NETWORK opposes any balanced budget amendment

Deficit Reduction - Urging the SuperCommittee to support critical nutrition assistance and not burden poor and vulnerable people.

NETWORK strongly supports the TANF program, and opposes the requirement for drug testing for TANF beneficiaries. Evidence is that this is a solution to a problem which does not exist. NETWORK further supports the "Rewriting to Improve and Secure and Exit Out of Poverty (RISE) Act, which would reform the TANF program

S. 1597 - Fix America's Schools Today (FAST) Act - NETWORK strongly supports this legislation to both modernize schools, making them more energy efficient, and preserving and restoring teaching positions

H.R. 1578 Violence Against Women Act - NETWORK strongly supports the reauthorization of VAWA, with full funding, we particularly plea for attention to violence against Native American women S. 306 National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2011- NETWORK strongly supports creation of this commission to study prisons (particulalry for-profit) and the needs of persons attempting to reenter society, given the barriers faced due to laws H.R. 2981 Restoring Protection to Victims of Persecution Act of 2011 - NETWORK strongly supports this bill eliminating the one-year dedline for filing asylum applicatons

S. 1917 Middle Class Tax Cut Act of 2011, NETWORK supports this legislation Extension of the Payroll Tax Cuts - NETWORK supports, with reservation, a temporary extension of the Payroll Tax Cut as a means of stimulating spending

NETWORK opposes all legislation which would weaken the Consumer Financial protection Bureau.

Appropriations for Housing and Urban Development - NETWORK urges Congress to focus housing funding on those most in need of assistance: vouchers, public housing, assistance in foreclosure avoidance for lower cost properties. S. 1630 Disaster Recovery Act of 2011 - NETWORK supports increased funding to improve housing for victims of disasters

S. 861 - Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States Act of 2011 - NETWORK strongly supportst this legislation to provide 80% of fines to restore Gulf Coast economies from the current disasters - not reserved to future disasters.

NETWORK strongly opposes the renewal of the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit, expiring Dec. 31, 2011.

Super Committee/Budget Control Act - NETWORK strongly opposes provisions to reduce funding for SNAP and other nutrition programs, particularly those affecting children and the elderly. NETWORK encourges legislators to support the 2011 Fighting Poverty with Faith Mobilization, focusing attention on the needs of nutrition assistance, spending a week on the SNAP budget.

Urging leadership in House and Senate to appoint members to the Supercommittee who will support sufficient increased revenue to create jobs, rebuild the economy, protect vulnerable people and repair the crumbling infrastructure. S. 365/ H.J Res. 1 - Budget Control Act of 2011 - NETWORK opposes any balanced budget amendment NETWORK strongly opposes any Global Spending Cap NETWORK strongly supports increased revenue as at least 50% of deficit reduction. 2012 Budget - NETWORK supports preservation and significant funding of the Supplemental Security Income program NETWORK supports full funding for the International Affairs Budget for Fy 2012, as requested by the President S. 1660 - American Jobs Act of 2011 - NETWORK strongly supports the American Jobs Act. NETWORK urges members of the Joint Select Committee to consider excessive Pentagon spending as a source for much of the deficit reduction through spending cuts. NETWORK strongly urges members of the Joint Select Committee to protect vulnerable populations through support of discretionary as well as mandatory programs ensuring health and safety (nutrition, housing, Medicaid, ...) NETWORK strongly urged House and Senate members to protect the most vulnerable among us in negotiations on raising the debt ceiling. H.R. 2560 Cut, Cap & Balance - NETWORK strongly opposes this bill.

S 1231 - Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2011 - NETWORK strongly supports a reauthorization with additional funding NETWORK opposes the National Standards to Prevent,Detect and Respond to Prison Rape, as it significantly limits inmates' ability to pursue constitutional claims seeking redress and remedy for sexual abuse.

NETWORK strongly supports the TANF program, and opposes the requirement for drug testing for TANF beneficiaries. Evidence is that this is a solution to a problem which does not exist.

HR 3590, S. 3962 - Affordable Care Act - NETWORK opposes the interim final rules proposed by HHS, as they do not extend to sufficient religious organzations, the language is too restrictive

S. 861 - Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States Act of 2011 - NETWORK strongly supportst this legislation to provide 80% of fines to restore Gulf Coast economies from the current disasters - not reserved to future disasters.

NETWORK supports reductions in corporate subsidies, with use of savings used to address the deficit H.R.1124 Fairness in Taxation Act - NETWORK suppports these additional tax reates for the wealthies among us as a way to build a strong middle class and preserve Medicare and Medicaid

NETWORK strongly supports restoration of the Gulf Coast ecologies, which are so necessary to the support of cultures, estuaries must be restored.

NETWORK strongly supports establishment of job creating programs, targeting availability of jobs to low-income and vulnerable populations having the highest long-term unemployment. NETWORK has a concern about the high unemployment of women and minority groups and supports establishment of assistance programs targeted to these populations. NETWORK strongly supports government sponsored investment in education and job training for new economies (green, etc.)

NETWORK supports the protection of Medicaid from cuts and from structural changes, as deficit reduction is implemented.

NETWORK strongly supports federal programs to help achieve Gulf Coast sustainability, in the light of there yet to be recovery from Katrina and Rita in the Bayous and other areas, and of the BP disaster.

Continuing Appropriations, 2011 - NETWORK strongly opposes provisions to reduce funding for SNAP and other nutrition programs, particularly those affecting children and the elderly. NETWORK strongly opposes cuts to rural housing progrmas in the House Agricultural Appropriations bill for 2012

H.R.1477 - NETWORK strongly supports funding the National Housing Trust Fund from TARP warrents H.R. 2441 - NETWORK strongly opposes the Royce bill to de-authorize the National Housing Trust Fund S.961 Reconnecting Youth to Prevent Homelessness Act of 2011- NETWORK strongly supports this bill

H.J. Res. 1 and all other Balanced Budget Amendments to the Constitution - NETWORK strongly opposes any Constitutional amendment for a balanced budget H.R. 1 House Budget for 2012 - NETWORK opposes all structural changes to means-tested programs, and cuts to domestic human needs programs, without significant increases in revenue from millionaires, corporations which shelter profits outside the country and utilize loopholes leading to very small effective tax rates paid. H.Con.Res.34 - Rep. Ryan's budget plan - NETWORK strongly opposes, same reasons as above NETWORK strongly opposes "global spending caps" as they are indescriminant and would exact the greatest pain on those who have the least means of support. NETWORK strongly opposes debt triggers which would affect spending, but not revenue increases. NETWORK strongly supports increased revenue as at least 50% of deficit reduction. NETWORK strongly supports significant cuts to Pentagon spending, particularly elimination of weapons systems and planes which are not wanted by the military, including the second engine for the F-35. 2012 Budget - NETWORK supports preservation and significant funding of the Supplemental Security Income program 2012 Budget - NETWORK supports continued funding of the Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Act (MIOTCRA) of 2012. NETWORK supports full funding for the International Affairs Budget for Fy 2012, as requested by the President NETWORK strongly supports a budget which will creates jobs with living wages, health care, retirement security and other benefits. H.R. 1473 - NETWORK opposes this budget plan.

NETWORK strongly supports administrative action and legislation to provide ongoing medical assessment and assistance to persons in the Gulf Coast region suffering health impacts of the BP oil disaster. Those who were not "clean up" workers are being excluded from studies and from care. This must include mental health as well as physical disability. Odd ranges of symptoms are not being considered as related to the disaster - although large numbers began within months of the disaster.

NETWORK supports the funds collected from the BP oil spill to be availalbe to clean up of the Gulf Coast from the BP disaster

NETWORK supports a reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act which is strong in support of women affected by violence and equally strong in prosecution of those perpetrating the violence. NETWORK supports the authorization of an International Violence Against Women Act, with the same victim support.

NETWORK strongly supports the TANF Emergency Contingency Fund, for the jobs it created. NETWORK strongly supports TANF funding as a mandated program. NETWORK supports extension of the time limit and expansion of the educational opportunities which qualify as work.

NETWORK supports Ecosystem Restoration in the Gulf Coast

H.R. 2 - NETWORK strongly opposes the repeal of the Affordable Care Act FAA Reauthorization - NETWORK strongly opposes any attempt to eliminate funding to the Affordable Care Act

S 132 NETWORK supports Criminal Justice Reform S 306 NETWORK supports the Second Chance Act, and the restoration of voting rights to citizens with a criminal history S 714 NETWORK supports the National Criminal Justice Commission Act

NETWORK supports passage of "Our Future Act of 2011"

H.R.1 - NETWORK opposes cuts for refugee assistance. This is an issue of national security. H.R. 440 - NETWORK supports this legislation to appoint a special envoy to work on issues of religious minorities in the Middle East.

NETWORK supports ending the VEETC (Ethanol Tax credit)

NETWORK opposes the indiscriminant raids taking place in Washington and Michigan, separating families NETWORK opposes the restoration of deportation of refugees to Haiti while the situation there is still so desparate.

NETWORK strongly supports establishment of job creating programs, targeting availability of jobs to low-income and vulnerable populations having the highest long-term unemployment. NETWORK has a concern about the high unemployment of women and minority groups and supports establishment of assistance programs targeted to these populations. NETWORK strongly supports government sponsored investment in education and job training for new economies (green, etc.)

H.R. 1 - NETWORK opposes aspects of this bill which would deny the continuation of Medicaid and the Children's Health Care as supported in the Affordable Care Act

H.R. 12 Paycheck Fairness Act - NETWORK strongly supports this legislation to help workplaces be more just to women.

NETWORK met with Rep. Blumenauer and representative of organizations engaged in late-stage planning to work on implementation of healthcare workers requirement on patient meetings.

NETWORK supports extension of refundable taxes and tax cuts to middle class only. NETWORK strongly supports a robust Estate Tax, with levels no lower than those of 2009 NETWORK supports the expiration of the VEETC (Tax Credit)

NETWORK continues to work for rehabilitation of the Gulf Coast, allowing EPA fines of BP to be used for this disaster, not restricting it to future disasters.

S. 3292/H.R. 5012 Weekends Without Hunger Act - NETWORK strongly supports this bill to provide nutritional foods to children on weekends and during school breaks. HR 3307 - Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act - NETWORK supports this bill; but would prefer not to have the offset from future SNAP

NETWORK strongly supports the TANF Emergency Contingency Fund, for the jobs it created.

NETWORK met with members expressing a desire that actions based on the Fiscal Commission report adhere to the Faith-based goals presented. NETWORK expressed concern that decisions on caps and cuts not have the greatest negative impact on those in the most difficult economic conditions.

HR 4213 Unemployment Insurance Act of 2010 - NETWORK supports a seamless continuation of benefits to those who are long-term unemployed. NETWORK supported extension of UI, COBRA and SNAP additional funding

S 714 National Criminal Justice Act - NETWORK supports this legislation to establish a commission to study prisons, and the conditions faced by those leaving prison and trying to re-enter society. HR 5748 End Racial Profiling Act of 2010 - NETWORK strongly supports this legislation

NETWORK opposes any multi-year cap on non-security discretionary spending. NETWORK opposes any cuts to non-security discretionary spending without significantly larger cuts from defense spending. NETWORK supports an increase in funds for the Child Care and Development Block Grant for 2011 H. Con Res 191 Continuing Resolution - NETWORK supports inclusion of the following extensions of the ARRA in the CR: - Child Tax Cedit - Earned Income Tax Credit - TANF Emergency Contingency Fund - particularly for jobs S 3793 - Job Creation and Tax Cuts - NETWORK strongly supports this bill to create jobs NETWORK strongly supports significant cuts to the Defense Department budget, in order to meet current needs and reduce the deficit.

HR 5504 - Improving Nutrition for America's Children Act - NETWORK supports this bill for re-authorization of the Child Nutrition Act, and encourages the authorization of $10 billion additional funding over 10 years, as requested by the President. HR 3307 - Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act - NETWORK supports this bill; but would prefer not to have the offset from future SNAP

National Housing Trust Fund Capitalization - NETWORK continues to strongly support funding for the NHTF!!! HR 2892, S Amdt - Hurricane Katrina Housing - NETWORK strongly supports significant funding for additional housing for those with the lowest incomes in the Gulf Coast region

HR 5504 - Improving Nutrition for America's Children Act - NETWORK supports this bill for re-authorization of the Child Nutrition Act, and encourages the authorization of $10 billion additional funding over 10 years, as requested by the President. S 3307 - Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 - NETWORK supports bringing this Agriculture Committee bill to the floor of the Senate for a vote - in order that there be a bill for work by a Conference Committee. Child Nutrition Reauthorization - NETWORK met with Secretary Vilsack to encourage his work to add $10 billion over 10 years to the Child Nutrition Programs, in an attempt to stop childhood hunger by 2015. H.R. 4971 - Greening Food Deserts Act - NETWORK strongly supports federal government assistance to bring affordable and accessible fresh fruits and vegetables to all areas - particularly urban areas with high poverty rates.

H.R. 5019 / H. Res.1329 - Home Star Program - NETWORK strongly supports Home Star and other programs which support environmentally sustainable construction and fitting of residences. National Housing Trust Fund Capitalization - NETWORK continues to strongly support funding for the NHTF!!!

HR 4851 - Continuing Extensions Act of 2010 - NETWORK strongly supports this longer extension of Unemployment Benefits and COBRA assistance

H.R. 4812/ S3500 - Local Jobs for America Act - NETWORK supports the passage of this bill

National Tax Policy - NETWORK supports tax policy which supports low-income people HR 4213 - American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 - NETWORK supports: - CTC, EITC, full income tax rate on carried interest and elimination of C-corporation loopholes - Extension of unemployment benefits, COBRA assistance, extension of TANF Emergency Fund, capitalization of NHTF ESTATE TAX - NETWORK strongly opposes any weakening of the Estate Tax by either charging a lower percentage, or raising the floor for what is taxable.

HR 23324 / S 843 - Closing the Gun Show Loophole - NETWORK strongly supports this bill, and any other which lessen the number and types of firearms available to the public.

NETWORK opposes any multi-year cap on non-security discretionary spending. NETWORK opposes any cuts to non-security discretionary spending without significantly larger cuts from defense spending. H.RES.1492 : Providing for budget enforcement for fiscal year 2011 - NETWORK supports a budget which will move toward cutting poverty in half in ten years (by 2021).

HR 4173 Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 - NETWORK strongly supports the measures within this bill which - protect consumers - place controls and increase oversite on financial institutions.

FMAP - NETWORK strongly supports an increased percentage of costs for Medicaid, particularly for the most economically stressed states, during this economic downturn. This must be increased until unemployment is at an acceptably low level.

NETWORK supports strong limits on credit card interest rates, in support of amendment by Sanders/Harkin,Whitehouse and Begich

H.R. 7311- CJS and Related Agencies Appopriations and Trafficking Victims Protection Act - NETWORK supports funding for programs that prevent and prosecute human trafficking. NETWORK supports reassessing national security laws applied to organizations supporting human rights HR 5175 - DISCLOSE Act - NETWORK opposes the wording in the DISCLOSE Act which exempts large organizations and unions from disclosing all donations and advertising related to elections. NETWORK supports legislation which will protect workers from discrimination in the workplace due to religious beliefs, regulations and observances. (observance of religious holidays, attire, etc.)

Emergency Food Assistance Program - support $250 million in funding.

H.R. 2343/S843 Gun Show Loophole Closing Act of 2009 - support

Medicaid Funding for States (FMAP) - support extension of FMAP funding and state fiscal stabilization assistance in ARRA until June, 2011.

H.R. 4812 - Support co-sponsorship of Local Jobs for America Act Support - Targeting job creation for low-income communities, with sustainable employment and pathways to economic security - H.R. 4213 American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010 - support as amendment:National Housing Trust Fund H.R. 2460/S. 1152 Healthy Families Act - Support - paid family sick leave for full- and part-time workers. H.R. 2847 Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act - support inclusion of Housing Trust Fund Funding of the Housing Trust Fund - support passage, as thousands of jobs will be created Jobs for Women - support promotion of equal pay, saving of jobs in local government and education.

Estate Tax - support a permanent reinstatement of the Estate Tax for 2010 and subsequent years. 2009 levels are too generous Tax Credits for new non-profit jobs - support, particularly as many apply to women

Housing Trust Fund - Support funding of the trust fund from any available sources Vouchers - support $65 million for additional Choice Vouchers to support access to units acquired through the Housing Trust Fund

Emergency Unemployment Compensation - support the extension of EUC provisions in ARRA until Dec. 2010

H.R. 3126 & H.R. 4173 - Support for extending loan modifications, loss mitigation efforts becoming mandatory, low-cost, short-ter

Reauthorization of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) - support strong reauthorization S. 1859 - Child Support Protection Act - Support

H.R. 2269 - Support the Gulf Coast Civic Works Act. H.R. 3548 - Support Unemployment Compensation Extension Act H.R. 2460/S. 1152 Healthy Families Act - Support - paid family sick leave for full- and part-time workers.

H.R. 3626 Exemplary Breastfeeding and Support Act - Support S 1313 "Hunger Free Schools Act" - Support

S. 678 Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2009 - support increased funding for delinquency prevention programs. S 714 "National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2009" - support

S. 714 "National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2009" - support

H.R. 2909/S1625 "Measuring American Poverty Act" - support

Financial Regulation - support - regulation which support transparency and simplicity of information, - end of usurious practices - keep families in homes and prevent needless foreclosures

S. 714 "National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2009" - support Second Chance Act - support

H.R. 2647 "FY 2010 Defense Authorization" - oppose funding of F-22 Raptor fighter jets

Section 287(g), Immigration and Nationality Act; Delegation of Immigration Authority - oppose use and expansion of this power. S 714 "National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2009" - support

H.R. 3288 "FY 2010 Transportation - HUD Appropriations Act" - support increased funding for the following - Section 8 Vouchers - CDBG programs - HOME Investment Partnerships Programs - Public Housing Programs - Housing for elderly and disabled - sect. 202, 811 Housing Trust Fund - support finding money for the fund - TARP for Main Street - support

Gulf Coast Civic Works Act (H.R. 4048 in 110th Congress) - NETWORK strongly supports re-introduction and passage of this act with will create good "green" jobs and training for them. It will support the revitalization of the region's economy. S. 1699 Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009" - support

H.R. 2269 "Gulf Coast Civic Works Act" - support - coastal restoration - green jobs training - green jobs

HR 3200 "America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009" Rush Amdt. on protecting children in the CHIP program S. "Americas Healthy Future Act of 2009" - - ensure legal immigrants equal access to subsidies and eliminate five-year waiting period for access to Medicaid. - expand Medicaid eligibility to at least 133% of federal poverty level. Funding sources for Healthcare - Apply Medicare Tax to un-earned, as well as earned, income. Health care Reform - get it done - support Role of Inter-Faith Community on Health Care Reform - support there being a role

Affordable Housing - NETWORK supports an emphasis within THUD appropriations of $5 billion for public housing capital funding H.R. 1 and S.1 - NETWORK supports inclusion, in the ARRA, of extensive funding for housing programs to 1) provide relief to families hardest hit by the recession, 2) stimulate the economy, 3) contribute to the "greening" agenda, and 4) save neighborhoods from deterioration. Affordable Housing - NETWORK supports a broadening of thinking of "housing" to substantially include affordable rental opportunities Gulf Coast Civic Works Act (H.R. 4048 in 110th Congress) - NETWORK strongly supports the reintroduction and passage of this bill to not only provide housing (which is affordable and "green"), but to provide the means of return to the Gulf Coast area of those with the least resources and who lost the most in recent Hurricanes. H.R. 1106 - NETWORK strongly supports bankruptcy judges having the authority to re-negotiation mortgages on primary residences.

Nomination of Eric Holder - NETWORK strongly supports this nomination

Health care reform - NETWORK supports creation of a health care reserve fund. Healthy Families Act - NETWORK strongly supports this bill, which will allow workers to earn up to 8 days of paid sick leave in a year for person illness, family illness, rape and family violence.

Amdt. No. 873: Estate Tax - NETWORK opposes further reduction of the Estate Tax. NETWORK supports keeping the Estate Tax at the 2009 level, making it permanent while indexing for inflation. H.Con.Res. 85/S.Con.Res 13: FY 2010 Budget - NETWORK urges economic opportunity for all, investing in child nutrition programs, comprehensive healthcare reform and the highest possible discretionary spending caps for human needs FY 2010 Budget - support the priorities of: health care reform, education and clean energy; and more equitable, progressive taxation. H.R. 1472: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - NETWORK supports the level of support for domestic human needs programs within the ARRA: housing vouchers, increases to SNAP (Food Stamps), LIHEAP and support to states for covering costs of Medicaid. H.R. 384 - NETWORK supports strong regulation of loopholes and increase in funding for monitoring transparency and use of funding in the TARP. H.R. 1105: FY 2009 Omnibus - NETWORK supports passage of this funding bill, with the increased funding of human needs programs.

H.R.1, S.1 - Child Tax Credit - NETWORK strongly supports the refundable Child Tax Credit, and lowering of the eligibility level to near $0.0. The lowest income households with children are those with the greatest need for support - to ensure a healthy next generation of Americans.

Re-authorization of Child Nutrition Programs - NETWORK supports a re-authorization which strengthens (additional funding) the programs, enhances nutrition quality, simplifies program administration and makes the program more accessible. H.R.1, S.1 - NETWORK pleas for the inclusion of Native American communities in the ARRA. ARRA - NETWORK strongly supports additional funding of nutrition programs, the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (TEFAP) and the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) within this economic recovery program. ARRA - NETWORK supports inclusion of significant funding for low-income renters who are evicted due to others' actions, and increases in funding for medical coverage, and for job training which invests in clean sustainable and renewable energy.

Amdt. No. 873: Estate Tax - NETWORK opposes further reduction of the Estate Tax. NETWORK supports keeping the Estate Tax at the 2009 level, making it permanent while indexing for inflation. H.Con.Res. 85/S.Con.Res 13: FY 2010 Budget - NETWORK urges economic opportunity for all, investing in child nutrition programs, comprehensive healthcare reform and the highest possible discretionary spending caps for human needs FY 2010 Budget - support the priorities of: health care reform, education and clean energy; and more equitable, progressive taxation. H.R. 1472: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - NETWORK supports the level of support for domestic human needs programs within the ARRA: housing vouchers, increases to SNAP (Food Stamps), LIHEAP and support to states for covering costs of Medicaid. H.R. 384 - NETWORK supports strong regulation of loopholes and increase in funding for monitoring transparency and use of funding in the TARP. H.R. 1105: FY 2009 Omnibus - NETWORK supports passage of this funding bill, with the increased funding of human needs programs.

Gulf Coast Civic Works Act (H.R. 4048 in 110th Congress) - NETWORK strongly supports re-introduction and passage of this act with will create good "green" jobs and training for them. It will support the revitalization of the region's economy. Minimum Wage - NETWORK strongly supports the next increase in the minimum wage - to $10 per hour, in 2009

Health care reform - NETWORK supports creation of a health care reserve fund. Healthy Families Act - NETWORK strongly supports this bill, which will allow workers to earn up to 8 days of paid sick leave in a year for person illness, family illness, rape and family violence.

Nomination of Eric Holder - NETWORK strongly supports this nomination

H.R.1, S.1 - Child Tax Credit - NETWORK strongly supports the refundable Child Tax Credit, and lowering of the eligibility level to near $0.0. The lowest income households with children are those with the greatest need for support - to ensure a healthy next generation of Americans.

Climate Change: poverty and migration - NETWORK strongly supports mandatory reduction of greenhouse gasses, support of those who are displaced by the effects of Global Warming and acceptance and support of climate change migrants. Economics Forum on Energy and Climate - NETWORK supports the efforts of this meeting. H.R.2454: American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (ACESA) - NETWORK commends to Congress for improvements such as targeting jobs to low-income areas.

H.R.1986: Amending the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001- NETWORK strongly supports maintaining the Estate Tax, increasing the exclusion equivalent and reducing the maximum rate to 40%. Revenue sources for Healthcare Reform and for other human needs - NETWORK supports use of revenue from outside healthcare to support healthcare reform. It supports a surtax on income above $1million/year.

H.R. 3068: To use amounts made available under the Troubled Assets Relief Program of the Secretary of the Treasury for relief for homeowners and neighborhoods. Appropriations, HUD: - NETWORK supports inclusion of an additional 200,000 housing vouchers per year over the next ten years. Affordable Housing - NETWORK supports a broadening of thinking of "housing" to substantially include affordable rental opportunities Gulf Coast Civic Works Act (H.R. 4048 in 110th Congress) - NETWORK strongly supports the reintroduction and passage of this bill to not only provide housing (which is affordable and "green"), but to provide the means of return to the Gulf Coast area of those with the least resources and who lost the most in recent Hurricanes. ARRA - NETWORK worked for reconsideration of the prohibition against use of ARRA funding from being applied to Tax Credit Exchange Program in the Gulf Coast for development of affordable units. H.R.1728: Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending - NETWORK praised the bill, but pushed against the Perlmutter bill which mandated that foreclosed properties be vacated in 30 days, when purchased by another party - when the occupier is a renter. FEMA Trailer Program in the Gulf Coast - NETWORK worked to get housing vouchers to families and individuals living the the toxic trailers, proposing that they be given priority in the distribution of vouchers.

Amdt. No. 873: Estate Tax - NETWORK opposes further reduction of the Estate Tax. NETWORK supports keeping the Estate Tax at the 2009 level, making it permanent while indexing for inflation. H.Con.Res. 85/S.Con.Res 13: FY 2010 Budget - NETWORK urges economic opportunity for all, investing in child nutrition programs, comprehensive healthcare reform and the highest possible discretionary spending caps for human needs FY 2010 Budget - support the priorities of: health care reform, education and clean energy; and more equitable, progressive taxation. H.R.2007: Truth in Lending - NETWORK supports legislation which prevents certain unfair practices by credit card issuers, and for other purposes. Appropriatins - NETWORK urges Congress to shift money from Defense to Human Needs. There is considerable documentation of waste in the military budgets. Lincoln-Kyl amendment on the estate tax - NETWORK sent thanks to members of the Senate for opposing this.

H.R.1913/S.909: Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act (LLEHCPA) - NETWORK strongly supported this bill (Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act) H.R.1924/S.797: Tribal Law and Order Act of 2009 - NETWORK supports this bill.

Healthy Families Act - NETWORK strongly supports this bill, which will allow workers to earn up to 8 days of paid sick leave in a year for person illness, family illness, rape and family violence. S.934/H.R.1324 Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act - NETWORK strongly supports this, in order to prevent child obesity and the related illnesses which are escalating. H.R. 2339:Family Income to Respond to Significant Transitions (FIRST) Act - NETWORK strongly supports this bill. S. 683/ H.R. 1670: Community Choice Act - NETWORK strongly supports this legislation which will be supportive to those with long term ills, but will be economically beneficial to the family and to society "Expanding Health Care Coverage: Proposals to Provide Affordable Coverage to All Americans - NETWORK praised many aspects of this paper, but expressed areas of concern: expanding Medicaid for low-income people, benefits packages for low- and moderate-income families, caps, ... which seem to be weak or missing. These are necessary to support families most in need. Comprehensibe Healthcare Reform - NETWORK strongly supports legislation which will hold those most oppressed and in need as the highest priority in coverage, out-of-pocket costs, premiums, etc.

Predatory Lending Practices - NETWORK strongly opposes predatory lending practices which have been allowed to flourish in this country. These include mortgage practices, bank practices, credit cards and the short-term loan industry.

Appropriations for Department of Labor - NETWORK supports and increase in the number of investigators in the Wage Theft Division of the Department of Labor The Wagner Act - NETWORK lobbied the administration to reverse the exclusion of agricultural laborers and domestics

Appropriations, FY2010 - NETWORK strongly opposes further funding of the F-22 H.R.2346: Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2009 - NETWORK supports actions to remove the military from diplomacy/ development work, demands accounting for all funds in the Commanders Emergency Response Program (CERP)

Nomination of Eric Holder - NETWORK strongly supports this nomination

Climate Change: poverty and migration - NETWORK strongly supports mandatory reduction of greenhouse gasses, support of those who are displaced by the effects of Global Warming and acceptance and support of climate change migrants.

Health care reform - NETWORK supports creation of a health care reserve fund. Healthy Families Act - NETWORK strongly supports this bill, which will allow workers to earn up to 8 days of paid sick leave in a year for person illness, family illness, rape and family violence.

Gulf Coast Civic Works Act (H.R. 4048 in 110th Congress) - NETWORK strongly supports re-introduction and passage of this act with will create good "green" jobs and training for them. It will support the revitalization of the region's economy. Minimum Wage - NETWORK strongly supports the next increase in the minimum wage - to $10 per hour, in 2009

H.R.1, S.1 - Child Tax Credit - NETWORK strongly supports the refundable Child Tax Credit, and lowering of the eligibility level to near $0.0. The lowest income households with children are those with the greatest need for support - to ensure a healthy next generation of Americans.

Affordable Housing - NETWORK supports an emphasis within THUD appropriations of $5 billion for public housing capital funding H.R. 1 and S.1 - NETWORK supports inclusion, in the ARRA, of extensive funding for housing programs to 1) provide relief to families hardest hit by the recession, 2) stimulate the economy, 3) contribute to the "greening" agenda, and 4) save neighborhoods from deterioration. Affordable Housing - NETWORK supports a broadening of thinking of "housing" to substantially include affordable rental opportunities Gulf Coast Civic Works Act (H.R. 4048 in 110th Congress) - NETWORK strongly supports the reintroduction and passage of this bill to not only provide housing (which is affordable and "green"), but to provide the means of return to the Gulf Coast area of those with the least resources and who lost the most in recent Hurricanes. H.R. 1106 - NETWORK strongly supports bankruptcy judges having the authority to re-negotiation mortgages on primary residences.

S.3692/H.R.7300 NETWORK supports

H.R. 596 NETWORK supports Reauthorize and increase in funding for SNAP, TEFAP, WIC, CSFP, Senior Nutrition Programs and school meals - NETWORK supports

Economic Recovery Plan: NETWORK supports inclusion of - a two year increase in per meal support in SNAP and raising of the ceiling for eligibility - increase in the number of weeks of unemployment benefits - with additional weeks in high unemployment areas - further increase in LIHEAP funding - increase in the percentage of matching funds covered by the federal government for programs such as Medicaid, child care, and CDBG - two year funding of the National Housing Trust Fund - funding of job training and jobs for less-skilled workers, including those in green renovation and construction - job creation programs, including those in child care, education, and other non-construction areas NETWORK supports actions which will reduce poverty and enhance the COMMON GOOD.

Appropriations, Budget, Iraq policy, Medicaid/SCHIP, Health care for all, Housing Trust Fund, Low-income Housing, Comprehensive Immigration policy, International Trade and Investment, Child Welfare

Appropriations, Budget, Iraq policy, Medicaid/SCHIP, Health care for all, Housing Trust Fund, Low-income Housing, Comprehensive Immigration policy, International Trade and Investment, Child Welfare

Appropriations, Budget, Iraq policy, Medicaid/SCHIP, Health care for all, Housing Trust Fund, Low-income Housing, Comprehensive Immigration policy, International Trade and Investment, Child Welfare

Appropriations, Budget, Iraq policy, Medicaid/SCHIP, Health care for all, Housing Trust Fund, Low-income Housing, Comprehensive Immigration policy, International Trade and Investment, Child Welfare

Appropriations, Budget, Iraq policy, Medicaid/SCHIP, Health care for all, Housing Trust Fund, Low-income Housing, Comprehensive Immigration policy, International Trade and Investment, Child Welfare

Appropriations, Budget, Iraq policy, Medicaid/SCHIP, Health care for all, Housing Trust Fund, Low-income Housing, Comprehensive Immigration policy, International Trade and Investment, Child Welfare

H.R. 6049 "Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008" - support inclusion of lowering the income threshold for receipt of the Child Tax Credit

H.R. 6201 "Student-to-School Nurse Ratio Improvement Act of 2008" - support S. Rex. 44 Bipartisan resolution disapproving of an SCHIP directive issued by the Administration - support H.R. 5613 "Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act" - support H.R. 6331 "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008" - support H.R. 3963 "Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)" - support H.R. 1542/S. 910 "Healthy Families Act - support

H.R. 3221 "Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008" - supported the inclusion of the National Housing Trust Fund Authorization and funding for Community Development Block Grants S. 2523 "National Housing Trust Fund" - support H.R. 5893 "Emergency Housing Assistance Act of 2008" - support H.R. 5963 "Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act of 2008" - support Emergency Food and Shelter Program - support expansion of this, to help prevent further homelessness

Advocate for the restoration of the Whistleblower Law

Advocating for passage of the FY'09 Budget Advocating for increase in spending for non-defense domestic discretionary areas in the FY'09 Budget Advocating for a second stimulus package to include additional funding for energy assistance, food stamps, infrastructure repair, job t Advocate for increased funding for clean drinking water in Development Assistance programs Presentation of a faith-reflection on the budget, advocating inclusing of named needs in appropriations work

S. 2578 Moratorium on Implementation of Medicaid Regulations - Support Advocate for increased funding for children's health care - 9 million children remain without health coverage. H.R. 5613 - Medicaid Safety Net Act - support

H.R. 6049 Child Tax Credit & Earned Income Tax Credit - support H.R. 6275 Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act - support

FY'09 Defense Authorization bill - oppose Reliable Replacement Warhead program - oppose

H.R. 662/S.381 Commmission of Wartime Relocation and Internment of Latin Americans of Japanese Descent Act - Support

S. 2523 National Housing Trust Fund -- support

S. 1547/H.R.4986 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 - Oppose inclusion of Reliable Replacement Warhead Program and Complex Transformation

H.R. 2895 National Affordable Housing Trust Fund Act of 2007 NETWORK work supports passage of this bill and the necessary funding mechanisms H.R. 1066 & S. 2487 Depository Institution Community Development Investments Enhancement Act NETWORK supports passage of these bills

S. 1200 Indian Healthcare Improvement Act NETWORK supports a strong re-authorization and expansion of this

S. 803/H.R. 1386 Child Support Protection Act of 2007 NETWORK strongly supports additional administrative funding and strong revisions to child support legislation

S. 1843 Fair Pay Restoration Act NETWORK supports passage of this bill

Amendment No. 3017 to Department of Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 - [S.1548.PCS] - NETWORK opposed this amendment

H.R. 3176 SCHIP Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2007 NETWORK strongly supports expansion and re-authorization of this bill S. 1364 Healthy Kids Act of 2007 to extend and expand SCHIP NETWORK supportss this bill

S. 1984 Immigration Enforcement and Border Security Act NETWORK strongly opposes any enforcement-only bill Medical Care in Detention Facilities - NETWORK urges the House and the Senate to condemn inhomane conditions and treatment of asylum seekers and other immigrants in detntion facilities.

H.R. 2834 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat income received by partners for performing investment management services as ordinary income received for the performance of services. NETWORK supports the close of tax loopholes for "carried interest"

H.R. 976 Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2007 - NETWORK is monitoring the progress and the provisions in this legislation ----- Letter to Members of Congress urging extension and expansion of the Child Tax Credit and the Earned Income Tax Credit ----- Letter to Senators Baucus and Grassley urging inclusion of low and moderate-income student for receipt of tax credits

H.R. 1585 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (S.1547, S.1548) - we support Congressional war-making powers ---- NETWORK opposed the "Building Global Partnerships Act of 2007" of the Pentagon S. 574 To express the sense of Congress on Iraq - NETWORK supports this legislation S. 470 To Express the Sense of Congress on Iraq - NETWORK opposed this legislation S. 233 To prohibit use of funds for an escalation of U.S. military forces in Iraq - NETWORK supported this legislation H. Con. Res. 63 Disapproving the decision of the President announced on January 10, 2007, to deploy more than 20,000 additional U.S. combat troops to Iraq

S 1550 Department of Energy National Security Act for Fiscal Year 2008 - NETWORK opposes the Reliable Replacement Warhead H.R. 6 To reduce our Nation's dependency on foreign oil by investing in clean, renewable, and alterhative energy resources... - NETWORK supported this legislation

S. Con Res 21 Concurrent Resolution for Budget for U.S. - we supported this legislation H.J. Res. 20 Making Further Continuing Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2007 - we supported this legislation -- Urge Representative not to sign the letter supporting vetos of appropriations requesting more than in the President's budget request H. Con. Res. 99 Revising the Congressional Budget for the US for 2007 - we supported this legislation ------Urging Senators to oppose amendments that cut or restrict domestic services H.R. 3043 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 - NETWORK supports this legislation

H.R. 3162 Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 - NETWORK supports this legislation S. 1893 Children's Health Insurance - NETWORK opposed this legislation S 3 Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007 - Network supported this legislation H.R. 4 Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007 - Network supported this legislation S. 764 Legal Immigrant Children's Health Improvement Act of 2007 - Network supported this legislation H.R.1308 Legal Immigrant Children's Health Improvement Act of 2007 - Network supported this legislation ----- Letter to members of the Senate Finance Committee thanking them for S 1337 Children's Mental Health Parity Act ----- Letter to budget conferees supporting use of tobacco tax increase as a funding source for children's health insurance ----- Letter to Members of Congress stressing the importance of the full $50 billion/5 years funding for SCHIP

H.R. 1189 The Habeas Corpus Preservation Act - we supported this legislation S. 185 Habeas Corpus Restoration Act of 2007 S. 840 Torture Victims Relief Reauthorization Act of 2007 H.R. 1678 Torture Victims Relief Reauthorization Act of 2007 S. 188 To revise the short title of the Fannie Lou Hamer, Rosa Parks, and Coretta Scott King Voting Rights Act Reauthorization and Amendments Act of 2006 H.R. 745 To revise the short title of the Fannie Lou Hamer, Rosa Parks, and Coretta Scott King Voting Rights Act Reauthorization and Amendments Act of 2006 S. 1257 District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2007 - NETWORK supports this legislation

H.R. 2956 Responsible Redeployment from Iraq Act - NETWORK opposes this legislation H.R. 1591 Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2007 - NETWORK supported this legislation H.AMDT.378 to H.R.2764 An amendment to prohibit use of funds for programs at the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation located at Fort Benning, Georgia - NETWORK supports this legislation H.R. 654 End Cuba Travel Ban - NETWORK supports this legislation H.R. 213 Establishment of a UN Emergency Peace Service - NETWORK supports this legislation H.R. 1 Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 - NETWORK supports this legislation ----- Request to President Bush to Act on Israeli-Palestinian conflict ----- Statement to President Bush opposing the new Iraq escalation strategy ----- Letter to Representatives thanking them for diplomacy with Syria, encouraging Congress to push Administration to engage Iran in diplomacy ----- Letter to President Bush requesting that he heed the advice of Pope Benedict XVI ----- Letter to Secretary of State Rice urging affirmative U.S. engagement to end genocide in Darfur ----- Letter to Members of Congress encouraging them to pass

----- Letter to Members of House and Senate Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies - NETWORK supports funding the Survey of Income and Program Participation HR 2608, the Extension for Elderly and Disabled Refugees Act - NETWORK supports this legislation

H.R. 2 Increase the Federal minimum wage - NETWORK supports this legislation S. 2 Increase the Federal minimum wage - NETWORK supports this legislation

H.R. 1427 Federal Housing Finance Reform - NETWORK supports this legislation H.R. 1227 To assistain the provision of affordable housing to low-income families affected by Hurricane Katrina - NETWORK supports this legislation H.R. 1851 Section 8 Voucher Reform Act of 2007 - NETWORK supports this legislation S.1668 Gulf Coast Housing Recovery Act of 2007 - NETWORK supports this legislation H.R. 2536 HOPE VI Green Building and Technical Assistance Act of 2007 - NETWORK supports this legislation H.R. 1259 High Performance Building Act of 2007 - NETWORK supports this legislation H.R. 2895 To establish the National Affordable Housing Trust Fund - NETWORK supports this legislation

H. RES. 587 Expressing the sense of the House of the Representatives that legislation to renew or grant fast track trade negotiating authority should not be considered by the House of Representatives in the 110th Congress - NETWORK supports this resolution S. RES. 279 Expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the 125th anniversary of the 1882 Treaty of Peace, Amity, Commerce and Navigation between the Kingdom of Chosun (Korea ) and the United States - NETWORK opposes the following section "the Free Trade Agreement between the United States of America and the Republic of Korea , done at Washington June 30, 2007, highlights the vibrancy and diversity of the common interests of the United States and the Republic of Korea and should be fully implemented by both countries;" as it opposes a free-trade agreement with Korea.

H.R. 5 To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reduce interest rates for student borrowers - NETWORK supports this legislation H.R.2669 College Cost Reduction Act of 2007 - NETWORK supported this legislation

S. 1626 Responsible Fatherhood and Healthy Families Act - NETWORK supports this legislation S. 910 Healthy Families Act - NETWORK supports this legislation H.R.1542 Healthy Families Act - NETWORK supports this legislation H.R.3395 Responsible Fatherhood and Healthy Families Act of 2007 - NETWORK supports this legislation

H.R. 1538 To amend title 10, U.S.Code, to improve the management of medical care,... - NETWORK supports this legislation S. 3 Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007 - NETWORK supports this legislation H.R. 4 Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007 - NETWORK supports this legislation H.R. 3162 Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 - NETWORK supports this legislation ----- Letter to President Bush detailing plan to stop global aids

Supplemental Spending Bill, urging that Gulf Coast housing and levee funding be kept in the spending bill

NETWORK continues work with House members in the development of a Briefing on International Trade and Investment, to be presenting March 13, 2007.

"Complex 2030", oppose any expansions of weapons systems

"Health Care Choice Act", urging opposition to this Act "Campaign for Children's Health Care", urging support for this bill AmeriCare Healthcare Act of 2006, Network supports this act. Medicare and Medicaid Services for children in foster care???? TMA Program extension, lobbying in favor of this. Medicaid budget, urging a fix to technical errors in the '06 budget bill, negatively affecting beneficiaries

"English only" urge opposition to this movement "Anti-Predatory Lending", urge House work on a comprehensive approach to this. Voting Rights Act, Thank you to Sen. Sensenbrenner for introducing and sponsoring the Voting Rights Act of 2006

Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006, oppose Ensign Amendment Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006, support Sen. Feinstein "Orange Card" Amendment H.R. 6061, "Secure Fence Act of 2006", urging opposition to the Act. "Dream Act", support of this act King Amendment to the Homeland Security Appropriations bill, oppose the amendment in the House, do not add a similar amendment in the Senate Comprehensive Immigration Reform, urge inclusion of language to support asylum Immigration Reform, urging compassionate measures

Minimum Wage, advocating in favor of the Kennedy Amendment for a "clean" minimum wage increase, without tax break offsets

LIHEAP, advocating for additional money for the Low Income Home Eneergy Assistance Program TANF reauthorization, urging just legislation in the reauthorization of TANF Poverty, "Covenant for a New America", advocating for the needs of those with the least economic power.

Defense Authorization Bill, urge troop withdrawal H.R. 861, Iraq War Debate, oppose the call for 17 hours of debate Biden Amendment, support of the amendment to prohibit funding for any permanent bases in Iraq Iran, Urging the President to use diplomacy with Iran Economic Development in Iraq, urge shifting funds in the Emergency Supplemental from military to Economic Development

"Access to Local Foods and School Gardens," Section 122 of Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act, Support for this bill Hunger Free Communities Act, lobby to move this bill toward passage

"SSI", urging Senator Gordon Smith to take leadership on the SSI Extension for Elderly and Disabled Refugees Act.

Economic Development in Iraq, Network is working with members of congress to increase funding for the economic development in Iraq by shifting funds in the Emergency Supplemental from military to Economic Development. Military Assistance to Indonesia, oppose military assistance to Indonesia Department of State: Stop encouraging involvement of Guatemalan military in policing actions