Although by a narrow margin but the House passed the health care reform bill. It left some people angry while others are celebrating. At the same time some are disappointed or confused or both. Irrespective of where you stand, here is a detailed comparison of the Senate and House Bills just passed and of the Reconciliation Bill. Take a Shura Council poll and let us know what you think.
SUPPORT RACIAL JUSTICE ACT & CHARITY GIVING
Shura Council endorses the California Racial Justice Act (SB1331) that would ensure that no one is sentenced to die in California because of race or ethnicity. Not all death sentences are imposed on the gravity of the crime; race and ethnicity play a big role. Shura Council has joined other faiths and social justice groups in endorsing the racial justice act and urges you to also support equal justice for all people.
Shura Council joined other organizations in calling upon President Obama to honor his near one year old promise of easing hurdles in giving charity to all worthy causes. To read the memo click here.