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November 8, 2024


 

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Overview: Most news outlets have called the presidential and Senate races, for Republican Donald Trump and for the GOP respectively. The House of Representatives has not been called yet, as several seats are still without a clear winner. Votes are still being counted.

Going forward, the CCUSA Government Relations team will continue to work with the incoming administration and the 119th Congress, especially on behalf of the poorest and most vulnerable people in our country. Our mission remains the same: to provide service to people, families, and communities in need; to advocate for justice in social structures; and to call the entire church and other people of good will to do the same.

Economy: In the week ending November 2, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial unemployment claims ([link removed]) was 221,000, an increase of 3,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up by 2,000 from 216,000 to 218,000. The 4-week moving average was 227,250, a decrease of 9,750 from the previous week's revised average. The previous week's average was revised up by 500 from 236,500 to 237,000.

Catholic Social Ministry Gathering. Register now for the 2025 Catholic Social Ministry Gathering ([link removed]) (CSMG), which takes place in Washington, DC, January 25 - 28, 2025. The theme is Missionaries of Hope, Advocates for Justice. Don't wait, special early bird registration ends November 22! CSMG celebrates and shares a bright vision for our world and will equip leaders to become advocates for justice and peace. This year's in-person gathering will include: Inspiring leading voices in Church and society; Workshops with policy experts and community leaders; Intentional opportunities for best practice-sharing; Resources from dozens of Catholic social ministry organizations; Advocacy visits with elected officials. The program at CSMG 2025 will include offerings for Hispanic/Latino leaders who play an important role in forming disciples on mission in their communities. Act now to be part of our special initiative for young leaders in Catholic social ministry and learn more about our Diversity Outreach Initiative, which brings together important perspectives from different cultural and disability families. Join the discussion and be part of the solution! Don't wait, register before November 22, 2024 ([link removed]), to take advantage of special early bird registration.

 

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