WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 21 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) issued the following statement after the Senate decided to make it harder for the minority to block confirmation of the president’s nominees for judges and other top posts. “Most Americans grew up believing that in America the majority rules. They also believe that[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Statement of Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) On Sexual Assault in the U.S. Military
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 21, 2013. Earlier this year, as many others were, I was shocked when the Department of Defense released a stunning report about the increase in sexual assault among the branches of the armed forces. Sexual assault in the military is neither a new issue, nor an uncommon one. [Read More…]
Broad Coalition Of Tech Companies, Nonprofit Groups Offers Support For The Leahy-Sensenbrenner USA FREEDOM Act
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 21, 2013. Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) and Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.), coauthors of the USA FREEDOM Act to end dragnet collection of Americans’ phone records, Thursday welcomed the support of a broad coalition of technology companies, trade associations and nonprofit organizations that advocate “privacy protections, oversight and accountability mechanisms[Read More…]
Senator Leahy Supports Change In Senate Rules To Address Unprecedented Filibusters
“As a result of Republican obstruction of nominees, the Senate has failed to do its job for the courts and for the American people” Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 21, 2013. U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) Thursday voted in favor of making changes to the Senate rules to overcome Republican[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth Speaks in Support of Continued Aid to Victims of Typhoon
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 21, 2013. Today, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives in support of continued aid to those impacted by Typhoon Yolanda. The video and text of her remarks are included below. Watch Here. Mr. Speaker, today I stand with my neighbors in Illinois[Read More…]
Statement by American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten on Senate Rules Reform
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—November 21, 2013. Today’s action by Senate Democrats is a last resort to help our government function. Between filibusters, government shutdowns and holding presidential nominations hostage, the GOP has been determined since President Obama’s election and re-election to stymie his ability to govern. The president should have the right to[Read More…]
Brennan Center Challenges Kansas and Arizona Voter Registration Restrictions
New York, N.Y.–(ENEWSPF)–November 21, 2013. The League of Women Voters of the United States and the organization’s Kansas and Arizona affiliates today joined a lawsuit arguing the new laws requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote in these states violate federal law. The League of Women Voters operates one[Read More…]
Brennan Center for Justice: Ending Rampant Filibuster Abuse Vital
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–November 21, 2013. After the Senate’s vote today limiting filibusters on presidential nominees, the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law released the following statement from President Michael Waldman: “The Senate’s action today is a significant step to help overcome government dysfunction. The Senate’s proper role is[Read More…]
Planned Parenthood Outreach/Materials Aim to Educate Women About the Birth Control Benefit
New Surveys Show a Majority of Women Are Unaware that Birth Control Is Covered for Free Without a Copay from Health Insurance Plans Under Obamacare NEW YORK, NY–(ENEWSPF)–November 21, 2013. Planned Parenthood Federation of America released the following statement and consumer facing resources in response to three separate surveys released[Read More…]
SEIU: Majority Leader Reid Right to End Era of Obstructionism
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 21, 2013. After the U.S. Senate voted to end the ability of a minority of Senators to block most Presidential nominees by using the filibuster, Mary Kay Henry, President of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) issued the following statement: “We fully support Majority Leader Reid’s action to[Read More…]
