Iowa

Iowa Catholic Conference Newsletter

In this newsletter

* Getting ready for the session
* State revenues down
* Sign up now for the Iowa Institute for Social Action
* Efforts to support families in Postville
* Health care coverage for all children
* Obama administration makes plans
* Holy Father focuses on poverty in World Day of Peace statement
* Upcoming dates

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Iowa Catholic Conference Releases Newsletter

In this newsletter …

  • Election news: Pope congratulates Sen. Obama; Democrats increase majority in the Iowa General Assembly
  • Iowa Catholic Conference board approves resolution on Postville, releases legislative concerns
  • U.S. bishops address Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA); issues statement on the economy
  • Study finds lower income Iowans pay a greater percentage of their income in taxes
  • Alliance for School Choice begins campaign
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Iowa Catholic Conference Sets Speaking Events

FAITHFUL CITIZENSHIP
Now that the party conventions are completed, the race to Election Day, Nov. 4th, is really underway. For more information from a Catholic perspective on the race for the presidency, you can read your diocesan newspaper or visit
www.catholicnews.com.
As you know, the church does not endorse candidates or political parties, but we will be contributing to the political process through our "Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship" materials. These are planned to be available on our web site by early October.
The Iowa Catholic Conference and other Catholic organizations in the state are co-sponsoring "Faithful Citizenship" presentations. At these meetings, participants will be able to discuss what issues are important to them and learn what the church has to say about voting and the formation of conscience. Here's an updated list of the presentations:

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New Iowa Newsletter

Iowa Catholic Conference Releases Newsletter

Subjects Included:

* New web resources on voting available - Faithful Citizenship events to be held around the state

* National Association of State Catholic Conference Directors meeting - discussions on religious liberty and immigration

* School choice -- tax credits and transportation costs

* Are political conventions still worth your attention?

* Quick note on flood relief

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