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DISCIPLES ADVOCACY and WITNESS NETWORK (DAWN) is a regional advocacy network that seeks faithfully to proclaim and promote within the Capital Area the ethical imperatives of the gospel in relation to racial equality, economic justice, and nonviolence. As a ministry of the Christian Church Capital Area, DAWN brings together concerned Disciples--individuals, congregations, and organizations--to work together in the continuing struggle against racism, violence, and poverty.

Wednesday, October 03, 2007

GMP Calls for Override of President's Veto of Children's Health Care Bill

Yesterday, GMP Sharon Watkins joined other religious leaders at the Capitol to call on the Congress to override the President's promised veto of the bipartisan bill to reauthorize the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), a bill that would continue and expand coverage to some of the more than 9 million uninsured children in our nation. To read Dr. Watkins' statement, PLEASE CLICK HERE.

In connection with this press conference, Jim Wallis of Sojourners issued an Open Letter to President Bush. To read that letter, PLEASE CLICK HERE.

PLEASE JOIN DR. WATKINS, JIM WALLIS, and OTHER RELIGIOUS LEADERS IN THEIR SUPPORT OF CHILDREN'S HEALTH CARE. To send a letter to your Senators and Representative, PLEASE CLICK HERE.

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