ࡱ> `:aq` 2$bjbjqPqP ]::"\xN-6LQQQ,,,,,,,$0h2,{@Q{{,----{8,-{,--*, [Et}+,,-0N-+r3vr3,,r3,QK -k\QQQ,,QQQN-{{{{D  LEGISLATIVE HOT LINE 1-800-869-6525 Ext 6690 Sponsored by the Five Catholic Commissions and the Catholic Campaign for Human Development of the Secretariat for Catholic Charities Health and Human Services February 19, 2008 Speak out for those who cannot speak, for the rights of all the destitute. Speak out, judge righteously Defend the rights of the poor and needy. (Proverbs 31:8-9) Actions on Darfur Needed -U.S. Senate passed a Resolution Urging President Bush to Secure Helicopters for Darfur Peacekeepers (S.Res.432) This non-binding resolution which unanimously passed the Senate Feb. 7, 2008, urges the members of the international community, including the U.S., that can, provide the helicopters needed for the Darfur peacekeepers to do so as soon as possible. It also urges President Bush to intervene personally by contacting other heads of state and asking them to contribute aircraft and crews for the Darfur mission. Action: Call or write your Senators and thank them for their support of S.Rs. 432. Ask them to continue to ask President Bush to intervene personally for Darfur. Supplemental Funding for Darfur Peacekeeping in the 2008 Fiscal Year Congress and the President worked together in late 2007 to provide $550 million for the FY08 needs of the UNAMID Darfur peacekeeping force. This left a $334 million dollar shortfall to be addressed in the expected FY08 supplemental funding bill. The President requested these supplemental funds in the fall of 2007, and Congress has indicated that it intends to provide them. Both parties must follow through on their good intentions this spring by actually providing them. Action: Call or write your Representative and Senators and urge them to support this critical funding when the FY08 supplemental funding bill comes up for debate. Call the Capital Switchboard at 202-224-3121 or write them at Representative___ U.S. House, Washington, D.C. 20515 or Senator__ U.S. Senate, Washington, D.C. 20510 Iraq: On the 5th Anniversary of the War in Iraq During this time when we observe the 5th anniversary of the beginning of the war in Iraq, we recall the United States Conference of Bishops Jan. 2007 Statement on Iraq where they declare, the current situation in Iraq is unacceptable and unsustainable. The USCCB calls for the nation to focus more on the ethics of exit than on the ethics of intervention. The grave moral concerns we and others raised prior to the war now give way to new and different questions. We call for a responsible transition that ends the war as soon as possible in a way that minimizes further loss of life and meets the basic moral obligations of the U.S. to the Iraqi people and our own military personnel. The USCCB sees the goal of a responsible transition as neither an open-ended commitment nor a recipe for pre-emptive withdrawal. They call for the country to take a new direction to reduce the wars deadly toll and to bring our people together in an effort to deal with the conflicts moral and human dimensions. Our nation needs a new bipartisan approach to Iraq policy based on honest and civil dialogue. Call to Action: Contact our elected officials and continue to ask for a responsible transition that ends the war as soon as possible in a way that minimizes further loss of life and meets the basic moral obligations of the U.S. to the Iraqi people and our own military personnel. Contact your legislator: CALL THE CAPITAL SWITCHBOARD AT 202-224-3121 or write them at Representative_____ U.S. House, Washington, D.C. 20515 or Senator_____ U.S. Senate, Washington, D.C. 20510 Plan to attend a Mass for Peace in Iraq on March 7, 2008 at 12:00 Noon, at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in downtown Cleveland. The Mass coincides with national efforts to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the war in Iraq. All are welcome. Diocesan Social Action Office and Catholic Conference of Ohio continue to work for Payday Lending Reform in Ohio--The Catholic Conference of Ohio joins with other faith communities in calling for an immediate reform of Ohios payday lending practices. The growing number of payday cash-advance programs in our state may be doing more harm than good for persons in need of short-term cash loans. Many persons feel trapped in a cycle of payday loan debts. The upfront fees charged to take out two-week loans are typically $15.00 per $100.00. Studies indicate that the typical Ohio borrower takes out between eight to twelve of these loans per year. There is growing concern throughout the state that the cumulative effect of these multi loans has resulted in insurmountable debt for too many people. When fees are compared to an annualized interest rate, they can amount to a very troubling 391%. We believe that the business model using post-dated checks and high cumulative fees, interest rates and penalties is in need of immediate reform. Call to Action: Join with other Ohioans to ask our elected officials to closely examine Ohios payday lending model and enact protections for borrowers from unjust practices. We believe there is wisdom and fairness in having short-term small loans that charge reasonable interest rates and allow for a borrower to make installment payments. Ask for a reasonable rate cap, which appears to be a cornerstone of effective reform. Go to the Ohio Coalition for Responsible Lending for more information. on how you can get involved. HYPERLINK "http://ohiocoalitionforresponsiblelending.org/about.htm" http://ohiocoalitionforresponsiblelending.org/about.htm Resources available for implementation of USCCB statement, Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship: A Call to Political Responsibility from the Catholic Bishops of the United States The Diocesan Social Action Office and the five Catholic Commissions are pleased to provide you with materials on the USCCB statement, Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship: A Call to Political Responsibility from the Catholic Bishops of the United States, to assist you during this important election year. Since we have such a short time before the primary on March 4th, these materials are very timely. In March, we will have additional resources to be used leading up to the November election. All our materials are provided electronically. Download on our web site,  HYPERLINK "http://www.catholic-action.org" www.catholic-action.org Call the Capital Switchboard at 202-224-3121 or write them at Representative___ U.S. House, Washington, D.C. 20515 or Senator__ U.S. Senate, Washington, D.C. 20510 Upcoming events Check the Diocesan Social Action Website for a complete list of opportunities for Lenten Speakers sponsored by the Diocesan Council on Global Solidarity.  HYPERLINK "http://www.catholic-action.org" www.catholic-action.org For more information please call the Diocesan Social Action Office at 216-939-3851 or 888-620-5280. You can also visit our web page at  HYPERLINK "http://www.catholic-action.org" www.catholic-action.org for more information. 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