Congress, Oct 1, 2017
Congress misses October 1st deadline to reauthorize children’s health care program (CHIP) for 9 million children.
“For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God.”
Monthly Archives: October 2017
President George W. Bush, October 19, 2017
“Argument turns too easily into animosity. Disagreement escalates into dehumanization. Too often, we judge other groups by their worst examples while judging ourselves by our best intentions — forgetting the image of God we should see in each other.”
“Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and WALK IN THE WAY OF LOVE, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us.”
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, October 13, 2017
“Obviously, [repealing] the estate tax, I will concede, disproportionately helps rich people.”
“Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.”
Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), October 15, 2017
“What the president is doing [in stopping the insurance subsidies] is affecting the ability of vulnerable people to receive health care right now. This is not a bailout of the insurers.”
“Freely you have received; freely give.”
Governor Brian Sandoval (R-NV), October 13, 2017
Trump stopping ACA federal subsidies “is going to hurt people. It’s going to hurt kids. It’s going to hurt families. It’s going to hurt individuals. It’s going to hurt people with mental health issues. It’s going to hurt veterans. It’s going to hurt everybody.”
“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.”
Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), Twitter, Oct 12, 2017
“Cutting health care subsidies will mean more uninsured in my district. @potus promised more access, affordable coverage. This does opposite.”
“Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with ACTIONS and in TRUTH. “
President Donald Trump, Twitter, October 12, 2017
“We cannot keep FEMA, the Military & the First Responders, who have been amazing (under the most difficult circumstances) in P.R. forever!”
“Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.”
Scott Pruitt, Environmental Protection Agency, October 9, 2017
announced he will sign a proposed rule to formally withdraw from the Clean Power Plan.
“In HIS hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind.”
Senator Bob Corker (R-TN), October 8, 2017
“President Trump [has made] reckless threats … that could set the nation “on the path to World War III.”
“If it is possible, as far as it depends on YOU, live at PEACE with EVERYONE.”
The White House, October 8, 2017
“The Trump administration will propose reforming laws regarding unaccompanied minor children [from Central America] so that they may be ‘expeditiously returned to their countries.’”
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”