Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 8, 2013. To mark the 104th International Women’s Day, Center for American Progress President and CEO Neera Tanden issued the following statement: Today’s International Women’s Day is different from last year’s. Like last year, we’ll celebrate women’s accomplishments today and reflect on how we can make gender equality a[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Center for American Progress’ Heather Boushey on February Jobs Report
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 8, 2013. Today Heather Boushey, Chief Economist at the Center for American Progress, had the following reaction to the announcement of February’s employment figures: New data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics provide some welcome good news as employers added 236,000 new jobs in February and the unemployment[Read More…]
ACLU Comment on John Brennan’s Confirmation to CIA Director
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 8, 2013. The Senate today voted 63-34 to confirm John Brennan as director of the Central Intelligence Agency. Brennan’s confirmation came after a bipartisan coalition objected to the secrecy surrounding President Obama’s targeted killing program and began to assert congressional oversight over this unlawful White House policy. The effort[Read More…]
Justice Department Secures Nearly $2 Billion in Consumer Protection Cases in 2012
Through Consumer Protection Branch, Civil Division Successfully Combatted Consumer Fraud Schemes Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 8, 2013. The Justice Department’s Consumer Protection Branch secured nearly $2 billion in criminal fines, forfeiture, restitution, and civil disgorgement in 2012, Stuart F. Delery, Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Division, announced today at[Read More…]
Bureau of Labor Statistics: February Payroll Employment Rises (+236,000); Unemployment Rate Edges Down (7.7%)
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—March 8, 2013. Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 236,000 in February, and the unemployment rate edged down to 7.7 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Employment increased in professional and business services, construction, and health care. Household Survey Data The unemployment rate edged down to[Read More…]
Water Testing for Atrazine Severely Lacking in Hawaii
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 8, 2013. Sugarcane and pineapple production in Hawaii is threatening aquatic life as years of atrazine applications, a pesticide regularly used for corn production too, has run off into rivers, streams, and groundwater sources. Recent reviews by Hawaiian news service Civil Beat found that water testing for the[Read More…]
US Attorney General Says Administration Intends To Respond ‘Relatively Soon’ To Statewide Cannabis Legalization Votes
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 7, 2013. United States Attorney General Eric Holder told members of the US Senate that the Obama administration is still formulating its policy in regards to states that have legalized the adult consumption and retail sale of marijuana. Testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, Holder said[Read More…]
California: Field Poll Reports Record High Support For Legalizing Marijuana
San Francisco, CA–(ENEWSPF)–March 7, 2013. Fifty-four percent of California voters support legalizing cannabis in a manner similar to alcohol, according to polling data released last week by the Field Research Corporation. The total is the highest percentage of support for legalization ever reported by the Field Poll, which began measuring[Read More…]
Hawaii: Senate Lawmakers Unanimously Vote In Favor Of Decriminalizing Marijuana
Honolulu, HI–(ENEWSPF)–March 7, 2013. Senate lawmakers this week unanimously approved legislation making minor marijuana possession offenses a non-criminal, fine-only offense. Lawmakers approved Senate Bill 472 by a vote of 25 to zero. It is the second year in a row that Senate lawmakers have unanimously approved legislation to decriminalize cannabis.[Read More…]
Illinois January Unemployment Rate at 9.0 Percent
Private Sector Growth Up 222,100 During Recovery CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 7, 2013. More people resuming their job search and entering the workforce pushed the January 2013 unemployment rate to 9.0 percent, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES).[Read More…]
