Day: September 27, 2011

Repairing Bridges Can Lift Families Out of Poverty

Washington D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2011.  Today, the Center for American Progress released a list of the top 10 states with the most deficient bridges and how we could address unemployment and poverty with investments to repair them. New data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that one in six Americans lived[Read More…]

State Department Briefing by Victoria Nuland, September 27, 2011

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2011.   Index for Today’s Briefing MIDDLE EAST PEACE U.S. Deeply Disappointed in the Israeli Government’s Housing Action/ Urge All Parties to Refrain from Provocative Action/ U.S. Considers the Decision Counter-Productive/ Direct Negotiations the Way Forward/ Discussions with the Quartet and Envoys/ The Quartet Hopes the Parties[Read More…]

DJ Steve Porter Remixes Michael Bloomberg and the Sierra Club

Innovative Video Marks New Tactic in Non-Profit Marketing New York, NY—(ENEWSPF)—September 27, 2011.  The Sierra Club released a video today created by DJ Steve Porter, known for his innovative “remix” videos, featuring celebrities, sports stars, and now Michael Bloomberg, philanthropist and Mayor of New York City, and the Sierra Club’s[Read More…]

Through Young Eyes and Old Stories, We Can Gain New Perspective

MAINE–(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2011.   Theo Ormrod Davis, 15, won a prestigious photography honor in England for this photo of a dandelion. MY DAUGHTER, AIMEE, WILL PROUDLY TELL YOU THAT SHE’S four and three-quarters now, and not just four and a half. Upon this momentous birthday occasion my wife decided it[Read More…]

Commerce Department Announces $102 Million in Wetlands, Barrier Island Restoration Awards for Louisiana

Acting Commerce Secretary Blank also highlights benefits to Louisiana of American Jobs Act Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2011.  Acting Secretary of Commerce Rebecca Blank today announced $102 million for three Louisiana projects in the Barataria and Terrebone basins, to restore deteriorated wetlands and barrier island habitats along the state’s coast. These[Read More…]

USW Lauds Proposal to Create Jobs by Investing in America

Pittsburgh, PA–(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2011.    U.S. Rep. Mike Doyle (D-Pa.) came to the United Steelworkers’ headquarters today to announce the introduction of new legislation that would create jobs by investing in new energy technologies, manufacturing and construction. In making the announcement, Doyle was joined by USW International President Leo W.[Read More…]

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