WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)—February 2, 2015. Statement of Food & Water Watch Executive Director Wenonah Hauter: “President Obama’s proposed 2016 budget contains several provisions that would weaken long-standing public health programs that protect consumers from unsafe food, while also undermining community water systems. It is yet another example of this administration’s misplaced[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 2, 2015.  President Obama’s budget proposal to increase infrastructure investment is an important step in the right direction. But it does not go nearly far enough. Our economy needs trillions of dollars in investment to drive the productivity growth vital to raising wages. Our current infrastructure deficit, taken[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 2, 2015.  In the State of the Union, President Obama forcefully advocated for working families and the bold actions we need to create an economy that truly works for all working people. His budget follows through with a number of proposals that would benefit American workers, such as repeal[Read More…]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – (ENEWSPF)—February 2, 2015. President Obama’s $4 trillion FY2016 budget proposal aims to improve infrastructure and quality of life for the American middle class. The president’s budget would also increase taxation on businesses and the wealthy, end sequestration and make investments in renewable energy and greenhouse gas emissions[Read More…]

WASHINGTON, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)—February 2, 2015. This morning Exxon-Mobil (NYSE: XOM) announced $32.5 billion in annual profits for 2014. Even with crude prices down from record highs, the largest oil company in the U.S. still ranks among the most profitable companies in the world. Within hours of this announcement, President Obama[Read More…]