Presiding Bishop Michael Curry of The Episcopal Church urge White House officials passage of the family support bill and voting rights legislation.

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Presiding Bishop Michael Curry of The Episcopal Church urge White House officials passage of the family support bill and voting rights legislation.

Presiding Bishop Michael Curry of The Episcopal Church is a member of the Circle of Protection Steering Committee and meet to discuss family support bill and voting rights legislation.

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