Black Church Group Criticizes Congressional Tax Cuts

WASHINGTON (RNS) The newly launched Conference of National Black Churchescriticized Congress on Thursday (Dec. 9) for linking extension of unemployment benefits to tax cuts for the wealthy. “Based on our prophetic responsibility to speak to those in power on behalf of...

Biblical Morality and Tax Cuts

Gov. Bob Riley of Alabama is a Bible-quoting, tee-totaling, Republican businessman who as a congressman represented a mostly rural district. Prior to his run for the governorship, he distinguished himself as a staunch conservative who consistently voted against any...