Religious Groups as Interest Groups: The United States Catholic Bishops in the Welfare Reform Debate of 1995–1996 and the Health Care Reform Debate of 2009–20101

The United States has a long history of religious influence on public policy: the anti-slavery movement, progressivism, prohibition, civil rights, abortion, school vouchers, school prayer and nuclear disarmament are all issues that have involved religion and religious groups in policymaking. In rece...

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Main Authors: Anne Marie Cammisa, Paul Christopher Manuel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-02-01
Series:Religions
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/7/2/16