Welfare reform is a central issue in the U.S. legislative arena, both nationally and locally.
We are animated by principles of the Church's social teachings as we assess specific policies and legislative initiatives. The statement on welfare reform issued by the Leadership Team of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas reflects these principles, which are shared widely across faith traditions and affirmed by the Interreligious Welfare Reform Task Force. Sisters of Mercy at the White House 2. Genuine welfare reform attacks poverty, not people who are poor, by addressing the broader questions of economic justice, such as pay equity, benefits, economic security, etc. addressing the basic social needs for people, such as food, health care, education, housing, employment, etc. Information may be cited only with prior written approval and proper attribution.