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September 2008 Action Alert: Anti-Christian Violence Roils India September 9th, 2008

Take Action Today:

• Support Christians under attack in India.
• Promote legislation to stem corruption in the Extractives Industries.
• Push for final passage of the Jubilee Act.

Find details in the September JPIC Action Alert.

Time is Running Out on the Jubilee Act! Contact Your Senator Today July 24th, 2008

Jubilee USA members worked hard to get the Jubilee Act passed in the House of Representatives last April. But, the bill must also pass in the Senate. With only one week left before the August recess, and limited legislative time this fall, your Senators must hear from you in order to make the Jubilee Act law.

Call your Senator today!

Read our Action Alert for more information and details of how you can help.

July 2008 Action Alert: Support the Jubilee Act July 10th, 2008

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Congressional Memorial Day Recess Action Alerts May 23rd, 2008

Congressional Memorial Day Recess – Friday May 23 – Tuesday Jun 3, 2008

Oblate JPIC Legislative Talking Points for the Congressional Recess. The Memorial Day recess is an opportunity to meet face-to-face with Senators and Representatives in their home districts where they meet with constituents and interests groups in town hall and open house meetings. These are wonderful opportunities to make sure Congress works for you on issues that you care about and need immediate action by U.S Congress.

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Debt Cancellation: A Victory for the World May 12th, 2008

This article by Archbishop Desmond Tutu is a plea for passage of the Jubilee Act and the need for cancellation of the international debt. The Jubilee Act has passed the US House of Representatives and is awaiting Senate action.

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Jubilee Act Moves to Floor Vote in the House of Representatives April 4th, 2008

“Must we starve our children to pay our debts?”

-Julius Nyerere, former President of Tanzania

The US House of Representatives will vote on the Jubilee Act very soon, possibly as early as Tuesday, April 8!

Please take action by calling your Representative on Monday, April 7th.

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