“Romney Budget Proposals Would Necessitate Very Large Cuts in Medicaid, Education, Health Research and Other Programs”
Read a statement from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities explaining which programs would see cuts under Ryan’s budget.
Region: United States of America
“On the distributional effects of base-broadening income tax reform
Read a report from the Tax Policy Center saying the proposed budget would burden lower- and middle-class Americans.
“House Republican Budget Plan”
Read a report from the Tax Policy Center explaining the budget.
“Paul Ryan and Catholic Social Teaching: A Commentary by Fr. Barron”
Watch a commentary from Word on Fire comparing Ryan’s budget with Catholic social teaching.
“Faith Leaders Denounce GOP Budget as Immoral”
Read a statement from Faith in Public Life calling Ryan’s budget immoral.
Georgetown Letter to Rep. Paul Ryan
Read a letter from Georgetown faculty to Ryan telling him he’s misusing Catholic teachings in trying to explain the reasoning behind his budget proposal.
“Federal Budget Choices Must Protect Poor, Vulnerable People, Says U.S. Bishops’ Conference”
Read a statement from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops saying the federal budget must look out for the poor.
“Press Release: After Paul Ryan Addressed Far Right “Values Voters,” Faith Leaders, Including the Leader of “Nuns on the Bus,” Offered Contrasting Vision for a Compassionate, Balanced Budget
Read a statement from Network, a national Catholic social justice lobbying organization, calling for a budget that is a “stark contrast” to Ryan’s.
“Paul Ryan’s 2013 Budget Reflects the Teachings of Ayn Rand, Not Jesus Christ”
Read a statement from Catholics United calling Ryan’s plan “unChristian.”