Washington, DC- Pennsylvania Catholics identify the economy as their top concern and say jobs outsourced to other countries is the most critical issue in this election year, according to a poll released today by Catholics in Alliance for the Common Good (CACG). Conducted by Zogby International, the poll of 404 Catholic voters comes less than a week before an April 22 primary when Catholics will comprise about a third of Pennsylvania's electorate.

"Catholics in Pennsylvania want candidates to focus on the common good and questions of economic justice," said Lois Campbell, a local outreach coordinator for CACG and vice president of the Pittsburgh Interfaith Impact Network. "As faithful citizens, Catholics recognize that our government has a moral obligation to ensure our economy works for all Americans, not just a privileged few.

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