Religious Leaders Health Care Summit

Today, the Religious Action Center for Reform Judaism, the United Methodist General Board of Church and Society, The National Coalition on Health Care, and Families USA co-hosted a Religious Leaders Health Care Summit on Capitol Hill.

 

At the Summit a statement entitled “A Matter of Health a Matter of Wholeness” was issued in support of making comprehensive health care reform an urgent priority. The statement was signed by 47 faith leaders representing Christian, Jewish, Muslim and ecumenical religious organizations.

 

During the day, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius, Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin, Senator Debbie Stabenow, and other leaders from the Executive and Legislative Branches will address the leaders of the Religious Summit.