Current Goals for Immigration Reform in Washington

Ian Grodman will speak at the Ethical Culture Society of Essex County on current goals for immigration reform in Washington. Immigration reform has been on the agenda of many in Washington for years. While the U.S. Senate passed some reform measures some time ago, there have been roadblocks in the House of Representa-tives. Speaker Boehner has said it is time for the Congress to move forward with reform and so there is hope that reforms will take place this year. Refreshments and fellowship follow the presentation. Founded in 1876 and established in Maplewood in l945, over the years the ethical culture movement (known as The American Ethical Union) has been instrumental in launching Planned Parenthood, the NAACP, Visiting Nurses, New York Settlement House Fieldston School, and National Ethical Service at the UN. The Society began a long running Ethics for Children program and most recently, was instrumental in launching the Time Essex Exchange (a time bank facilitating the exchange of services) among other initiatives. The Maplewood Society is the first peace site in the country. Contact information: 973-763-1905; www.essexethical.org.