As first reported by The Hill, Conroy was clear in his resignation announcement that it wasn’t his choice to go. “As you have requested, I hereby offer my resignation as the 60th Chaplain of the United States House of Representatives,” reads Conroy’s letter to Ryan, dated April 15. The Hill reported that four different sources ― two Democrats and two Republicans ― said Conroy was told he had to quit or he would be fired. As has been reported, the tax bill greatly benefits the rich over time. PRAYER The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick J. Conroy, offered the following prayer: God of the universe, we give You thanks for giving us another day.

Source: Huffington Post April 26, 2018 22:41 UTC