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\u2026A just framework for future budgets cannot rely on disproportionate cuts in essential services to poor persons.\u00a0 It requires shared sacrifice by all, including raising adequate revenues, eliminating unnecessary military and other spending, and addressing the long-term costs of health insurance and retirement programs fairly.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2014 US Catholic bishops on the budget debate.\u00a0 Read more. <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"