Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 12, 2013 – Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on Rep. Paul Ryan’s Republican Budget: “Despite a clear rejection of Republican budget priorities in the last election, today, the Republican party doubled-down as Rep. Paul Ryan released a budget that is virtually the same destructive one we’ve[Read More…]
Day: March 12, 2013
Traumatic Brain Injury: What You Should Know
Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–March 12, 2013. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a serious public health issue for Americans. Each year, TBI contributes to a substantial number of deaths and permanent disability. A TBI is caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head or a penetrating head injury that disrupts the[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth Cosponsors Disabled Veterans Tax Termination Act
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 12, 2013. Today, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth announced her co-sponsorship of the Disabled Veterans Tax Termination Act. The legislation would prevent Veterans from being taxed on both their disability and military retirement pay. “Those Veterans who have been willing to sacrifice for their country and became disabled during their[Read More…]
Going Beyond the ‘Arab Street’: U-M Surveys Opinions in the Middle East
Pedestrian sign in Doha, Qatar. (stock image) ANN ARBOR–(ENEWSPF)–March 12, 2013. The “Arab street” is a popular cliché used to describe what people are thinking in the Middle East. But it’s rarely clear how opinions are collected on this proverbial street. One thing is obvious: There is serious need for[Read More…]
Both Houses Partner and Release Climate Legislation Discussion Draft
Rep. Waxman, Sen. Whitehouse, Rep. Blumenauer and Sen. Schatz leading the charge on addressing climate crisis Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 12, 2013. Today Rep. Henry Waxman (D-CA), Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) released a discussion draft of climate legislation that would put a price[Read More…]
Representative Nancy Pelosi: I Think State Marijuana Laws Have to Be Respected
I Think Tax and Regulate Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 12, 2013. By Erik Altieri, NORML Communications Director In an interview with the Denver Post, published this week, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke about the marijuana legalization initiatives passed in Colorado and Washington in November. When asked, “What are the measures in[Read More…]
Reps. Israel and Lamborn, Sens. Kirk and Nelson Join 85 Bi-partisan, Bi-cameral Members of Congress to Call on Prime Minister Erdoğan to Retract Incendiary Comment on Zionism
Comment equating Zionism with Fascism and Anti-Semitism and labeling it “crime against humanity” disparages noble historic enterprise Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 12, 2013. Today, Reps. Steve Israel (D–NY) and Doug Lamborn (R-CO) and Sens. Mark Kirk (R-IL) and Bill Nelson (D-FL) along with 85 other bi-partisan and bi-cameral Members of Congress sent[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Announces $7 Million Settlement Over Google Street View
Agreement Bans Unauthorized Data Collection, Requires Privacy Training for Employees & National Campaign on Protecting Personal Information Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–March 12, 2013. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today joined with 37 states and the District of Columbia to announce a $7 million settlement with Google over its collection of personal data of Illinois[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Launches Women-Owned Business Initiative to Support Economic Growth
Illinois’ First Women Business Owners Symposium on March 29 CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 12, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn announced today that the state of Illinois is launching a new initiative to support the growth of women-owned businesses as a driving force in the Illinois economy. The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity will[Read More…]
Department of Justice Antitrust Division Statement on the Closing of Its Investigation of the T-Mobile / MetroPCS Merger
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—March 12, 2013. The Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division issued the following statement today in connection with the closing of its investigation into the proposed transaction that would combine T-Mobile USA Inc. and MetroPCS Communications Inc.: After a thorough review of the proposed transaction, the Antitrust Division has determined that[Read More…]
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