WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 8, 2011.  Following President Obama’s address to Congress, the BlueGreen Alliance released the following statement from Executive Director David Foster: “President Obama tonight turned the nation’s attention to creating good, American jobs. His agenda will set the stage for revitalizing our economy and doing the work that America[Read More…]

New York, NY –(ENEWSPF)–September 08, 2011– Today the Hispanic Federation expressed strong support for the President’s call for a legislative package that will strengthen poor and middle class families by creating jobs, and provide relief for the unemployed. Lillian Rodríguez-López, President of the Hispanic Federation, issued the following statement: “The[Read More…]

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 8, 2011.  Mary Kay Henry, President of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), issued the following statement after President Obama laid out his jobs agenda before a joint session of Congress: “Tonight, President Obama displayed the leadership America needs by laying out a strong agenda to get America[Read More…]

President’s jobs plan to repair schools and keep educators in classrooms Initiative will keep students learning, educators working  WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–September 8, 2011.  In tonight’s speech to a Joint Session of Congress, President Obama unveiled his American Jobs Act and further underscored his belief that investing in the American middle class is[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 8, 2011.  Today, the Center for American Progress released the following statement in reaction to President Barack Obama’s jobs speech tonight: Today, 14 million Americans who could be working and producing are unemployed. Persistently high unemployment has left millions of people on the sidelines, depressed wages, dampened consumer[Read More…]

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 8, 2011.  Statement by John Arensmeyer, CEO, Small Business Majority: President Obama’s speech today on the American Jobs Act underscores the fact that all roads to a brighter economic future start with small business. We applaud the president for highlighting the need to cut taxes for small businesses[Read More…]

Pittsburgh, PA—(ENEWSPF)–Sept. 8, 2011.  Leo W. Gerard, International President of the United Steelworkers (USW) issued the following statement after President Obama delivered his jobs address to the joint session of Congress. “President Obama has made it clear to us that job creation is his top priority – now it needs[Read More…]

Statement by Randi Weingarten, President, American Federation of Teachers WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—September 8, 2011.  President Obama’s bold plan is the right antidote to help solve our persistent economic problems. The president wisely decided to invest in jobs and programs that will rebuild our nation to meet its promise and potential. Congress must[Read More…]