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Catholic Social Ministry Gathering “Getting Ready to Go to Capitol Hill”

Catholic Social Ministry Gathering “Getting Ready to Go to Capitol Hill”. Department of Justice, Peace, and Human Development United States Conference of Catholic Bishops www.catholicsocialministrygathering.org. Prayer.

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Catholic Social Ministry Gathering “Getting Ready to Go to Capitol Hill”

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  1. Catholic Social Ministry Gathering“Getting Ready to Go to Capitol Hill”

    Department of Justice, Peace, and Human Development United States Conference of Catholic Bishops www.catholicsocialministrygathering.org
  2. Prayer Gracious and loving God, let your Spirit be with us today. Hear our prayers, and increase in us the will to follow your Son Jesus. Help us to draw on the resources of our faith as we use the opportunities of our democracy to shape a society more respectful of the life, dignity, and rights of the human person, especially the poor and vulnerable. We ask this through Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. R. Amen Copyright © 2008, Department of Justice, Peace and Human Development, USCCB, Washington, DC.; www.faithfulcitizenship.org
  3. Hill Visits:Do They Matter? YES! Last year, we asked Congress to... Extend Unemployment Insurance: by the end of the week, it was included in the final spending package Release Palestinian Humanitarian Aid: shortly after CSMG, Congress began releasing the aid in installments Local perspectives and stories are impactful and powerful Hill Visits build new relationships, strengthen existing relationships, and enhance our ability to be effective advocates As a constituent, your message can be more effective and carries much credibility with Members of Congress
  4. A Word of Thanks &Preview of 113th Congress Thank you for accepting the call to serve and lead your state’s congressional visits. 113th Congress - many new members House – Republican controlled 232-197 Senate – Democrat controlled 53-45, 2 Ind
  5. Scheduling Visits Request appointments for Tues., Feb. 12 from 1:30 – 4:30 pm (Hill reception in Capitol Hill from 4:30 – 6:30 pm) Visit our Legislative Action Center to find contact information Some may require faxing or e-mailing your request Follow-up with a call to be sure your request is received When confirmed, please share date, time, location and with whom you are meeting with your state captain
  6. Coordinating Visits
  7. Getting a Head Start
  8. Helpful Resources www.CatholicSocialMinistryGathering.orgclick on Capitol Hill Visit information (Hill packet , directories, and helpful links) Be sure to review Talking Points (also with each registration packet). Backgrounders for all issues will be posted on CSMG website. THOMAS: Library of Congress website to look up bills and voting records New House members of 113th Congress
  9. Your Feedback Matters
  10. Other Updates
  11. Reaching out to the Media
  12. Putting Our Faith into Action
  13. Thank YouSee you in February! Brought to you by the CSMG Hill Visits Subcommittee: Joanne Dunne (NCCW), Ginny Farris(USCCB), Ron Jackson(CCUSA), Tom Mulloy (USCCB), Tina Rodousakis (CRS), Terry Thames (USCCB)
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