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By Phil Lawler ( bio - articles - email ) | Feb 16, 2005
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The US bishops have sent an open letter to Congress, questioning the spending policies of the federal government.
The letter is signed by Bishop William Skylstad of Spokane, the president of the bishops' conference.
Now if Congress is feeling feisty, the Speaker of the House could send a reply to the American hierarchy, questioning the spending policies of the Spokane diocese-- which, unlike the federal government, is now in bankruptcy.
Phil Lawler has been a Catholic journalist for more than 30 years. He has edited several Catholic magazines and written eight books. Founder of Catholic World News, he is the news director and lead analyst at CatholicCulture.org. See full bio.
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