U.S. House of Representatives
Catholic bishops got exactly what they wanted in congressional budget agreement
By Thomas Reese — March 11, 2022
(RNS) — The bishops once again showed their ability to stay independent of partisan agendas.
Outgoing House chaplain says the job is to ‘be a counterpoint to the dominant spirit of this place’
By Jack Jenkins — January 15, 2021
(RNS) – The Rev. Patrick J. Conroy likened watching Congress debate in person the first time to 'when my parents were arguing past one another.'
Dear Nancy Pelosi and the Democrats: A hijab is not a hat
By Liz Bucar — January 3, 2019
(RNS) — Changing a 182-year-old ban on headwear in the U.S. House to accommodate Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar’s headscarf is a nice gesture. But the congresswoman’s attire should be automatically protected by the First Amendment.
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