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Stop Predatory Loans from Returning to the Commonwealth
HB 2191 would allow predatory payday loans carrying interest rates of 300% or higher (currently caps are 24%). Take action now to halt the infiltration of predatory lending into our communities. For more information and reflection on the practice of usury, read LAMPa's most recent news article. |
Lutheran Day at the Capitol - Registration Closes May 3
 A Refuge for the Poor and Needy
Addressing Housing and Homelessness in PA May 9, 2012, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
LAMPa Advocacy On YouTube to Save General Assistance
LAMPa Seminarian Dustin Wright has launched our first video advocacy initiative. Thank you Dustin! Find out more here about General Assistance, which provides a small monthly cash payment to our state's most vulnerable citizens. GA has been eliminated in Governor Corbett's budget proposal. View the first video posts. You can also take action to send a message in support of GA to your legislators and Governor Corbett. |
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Recently blogged...
In Search of Common Ground by Marissa Harris Krey prepares the ground for the 2012 election season by examining the core values that unite us, rather than divide us.
Toxic Charity and Human Service Cuts by Amy Reumann explores why "let the churches do it" isn't always the best option.
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Discernment and Resources on Fracking
The ELCA Washington Office Advocacy Road Trip visited Pennsylvania in April to highlight hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, and it's impact on the state economy, environment and community. See blog entries from the LAMPa Director and Pennsylvania Lutherans here.
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