Congress

Testimony on immigration enforcement bill

Statement for the Congressional Record pertaining to the SAFE Act

June 13, 2013

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Changing hearts and minds in Washington, D.C.

AFSC’s tradition of bringing constituents to meet face-to-face with lawmakers is providing a beacon of hope for change within a frustrating political climate in Washington, D.C.

Milca's testimony

Milca Kouame, one of the four youths who told the story of the hardships her family suffered from the current detention and deportation policies.

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Fortune's testimony

Fortune Afeaneku, one of the four youths who told the story of the hardships his family suffered from the current detention and deportation policies.

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Milca's testimony

The testimony Milca Kouame presented June 12 at the Congressional Briefing on the impact current detention and deportation polices are having on her family.

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Madjoma testimony

The testimony Madjoma Cisse presented June 12 at the Congressional Briefing on the impact current detention and deportation polices are having on her family.

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Florinda's Testimony

The testimony Florinda Beqiri presented June 28 at the Congressional Briefing on the impact current detention and deportation polices are having on her family.

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Tell Your Representative to Support All Amendments to Reduce Military Spending in the Defense Appropriations Bill!

This week the House takes up the Defense Appropriations bill with votes on amendments coming as early as tomorrow.  Call your Representative today!

Click here to find the contact information for your House representative, or call 202.224.3121 for the congressional switchboard.

Upper Big Branch families plead for Congressional action on mine safety

Upper Big Branch Families Trip to Washington, D.C.

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Accompanied by AFSC West Virginia Economic Justice staff member Beth Spence, Upper Big Branch mining families traveled to Congress in Washington, D.C. June 6-7, 2012 to encourage improved mine safety legislation. Photos: Bryan Vana

Accompanied by AFSC West Virginia Economic Justice staff member Beth Spence, Upper Big Branch mining families traveled to Congress in Washington, D.C. June 6-7, 2012 to encourage improved mine safety legislation.

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Carrying enlarged photographs of their lost loved ones, family members of three of the 29 miners killed in the 2010 explosion at West Virginia’s Upper Big Branch mine spent June 6-7 in Washington, D.C., pleading with lawmakers to take action to improve mine safety and to stiffen penalties for mining companies that knowingly, willingly, and recklessly place miners’ lives at risk.

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