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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..

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Build 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..

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Congress 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..

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President 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.

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Breaking 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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