Catholic Review
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OSV News
Filed Under: Feature, News, Obituaries, U.S. Congress, World News
Longtime U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., died the evening of Sept. 28, at her Washington residence, according to her office. She was 90.
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OSV News
Filed Under: Feature, News, U.S. Congress, World News
The 2023 Farm Bill should prioritize food security measures both in the United States and abroad, Catholic activists said.
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OSV News
Filed Under: Bishops, Feature, News, U.S. Congress, World News
The federal government appears to be heading toward a shutdown at the end of September, as congressional lawmakers are running out of time to pass legislation funding the government after Sept. 30. Advocacy groups, including the U.S. bishops conference, have cautioned against allowing that to happen, urging lawmakers to come to an agreement and keep the government open.
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OSV News
Filed Under: Feature, Gun Violence, News, U.S. Congress, World News
President Joe Biden is establishing the first White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention and has named Vice President Kamala Harris to oversee it, the White House announced Sept. 21.
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OSV News
Filed Under: Feature, News, Religious Freedom, U.S. Congress, World News
Attorney General Merrick Garland was questioned about a controversial and retracted FBI memo that suggested some “radical traditionalist” Catholics pose threats of racial or ethnically motivated violence during Sept. 20 testimony before the House Judiciary Committee.
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OSV News
Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, U.S. Congress, World News
Catholic activists called on Congress to ensure funding for migrant services is protected in upcoming appropriations bills at a Sept. 13 event near the U.S. Capitol.
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OSV News
Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, U.S. Congress, World News
Former President George W. Bush in an opinion piece for The Washington Post published Sept. 13 made his case for the reauthorization of PEPFAR, the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, calling that program pro-life — despite claims to the contrary from some pro-life advocates who have expressed concern some of the program’s funds could be diverted to pay for abortions.
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OSV News
Filed Under: Feature, News, U.S. Congress, World News
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise disclosed Aug. 29 that he has been diagnosed with a “very treatable” form of blood cancer.
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OSV News
Filed Under: Feature, News, U.S. Congress, World News
Relations between congressional Democrats and Republicans are growing increasingly contentious, but possible solutions exist, including the relaunch of a civility and respect caucus, congressional experts and observers told OSV News.
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OSV News
Filed Under: Feature, News, U.S. Congress, World News
The U.S. Senate passed a national defense spending bill for fiscal year 2024 shortly before their August recess without language in the Republican-led House’s version of the bill barring abortion or coverage for gender transitions.
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OSV News
Filed Under: Feature, News, Religious Freedom, U.S. Congress, World News
U.S. House lawmakers called the global status of religious liberty “dire” during a hearing July 18, citing concerns across the globe from China to Nicaragua.
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OSV News
Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, U.S. Congress, World News
The proposed “Care for Her Act” promises to provide what its title suggests: support for women, specifically pregnant and parenting women.
