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Newly Arrived Afghan Families Find a Home in Iowa
November 17, 2021
Tens of thousands of Afghan families have come to the United States since the withdrawal of troops over the summer. From Virginia to Arizona and Minnesota to Florida, the Lutheran Services in America network is working to assist the newest generation of Americans in planting new roots. Finding housing for..
Read MoreBuild Back Better Act Awaits Official Cost Estimate, Final Votes
November 11, 2021
Updated Nov. 15, 2021 A group of House Democratic moderates is withholding support until the full cost of the legislation is determined. The timeline for passing the Build Back Better Act remains uncertain. It is unlikely the House will be able to advance the legislation until a full cost analysis from the..
Read MoreCongress Takes Big Steps Towards Passing Build Back Better Act
November 8, 2021
Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Passes Following Intense Back and Forth Between Progressives and Moderates Following hours of intense negotiations Friday within the Democratic House majority, progressives agreed to support the bipartisan infrastructure bill in exchange for a public commitment from moderates to support the Build Back Better Act, if the expected..
Read MorePresident Biden Announces Framework for $1.75 Trillion “Human Infrastructure Package”
October 29, 2021
By: Christopher Findlay
Disagreements between progressive and moderate factions of the Democratic party must be resolved before final vote can take place.
Read MoreBreaking the Cycle of Domestic Violence, Together
October 27, 2021
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. At least 1 in 3 women and 1 in 7 men have experienced some form of domestic violence. It is a calamity affecting people of all backgrounds that has only become more severe during the COVID-19 pandemic. There is hope for anyone who has..
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