Economic Justice

Why does NETWORK reject multi-year discretionary spending freezes?

What’s NETWORK’s response to the president’s discretionary spending freeze in the 2011 federal budget?

Why must non-combat defense spending be addressed, reorganized and improved immediately?

Why must Congress extend the increased federal Medicaid payments enacted in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act?

What does NETWORK view as critical to our nation’s tax policy?

What’s the problem with our tax policy in years past? Looking to the future, what type of tax policy would NETWORK expect to see in the federal budget?

What role should the federal budget play in making college an affordable option for low-income Americans?

If we don’t address the escalating national debt, what will happen?

Blog: Congress, Consider Your Priorities

Jun 22, 2010 | By Marge Clark, BVM

Members of Congress, particularly the Senate these days, express dire threats about the deficit. Many are intent on shredding the social safety net at every opportunity while limiting job growth assistance and contributing to loss of public sector jobs – to prevent adding to the dreaded monetary deficit. Read more

We Support the Greening Food Deserts Act

Rep. Marcy Kaptur's bill will help increase local agricultural production and fresh food availability in U.S. “food deserts,” communities with limited access to affordable and nutritious food. Read more

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