Religion and Politics

Religious Groups Throw Lobbying Cash At Immigration Reform

Elizabeth Flock of US News & World Report writes that religious groups are increasing spending on lobbying for immigration reform: “Once among the smallest lobbyists, the Catholic Health Association last quarter spent $130,000 lobbying on immigration reform, while the American Jewish Committee spent $40,000 — double what it spent the previous quarter.” She continues, “Many religious groups say immigration reform has a lot to with their shared values of family, justice and community.”

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