Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 28, 2011. This country has never had a Congressman like Barney Frank, and the House of Representatives will not be the same without him. For over 30 years, Barney has been a fierce advocate for the people of Massachusetts and Americans everywhere who needed a voice. He has[Read More…]
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Barney Frank Announces that He Plans Not to Run for Re-election in 2012
NEWTON, MA–(ENEWSPF)–November 28, 2011. Congressman Barney Frank today announced that he will not run for Congress in the 2012 election. Frank began his political career in 1967 as the Executive Assistant to Mayor Kevin White of Boston. In 1971, he served as the Administrative Assistant to Congressman Michael Harrington of[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Mark C. Toner, November 28, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 28, 2011. Index for Today’s Briefing IRAN Explosion / No Information but Looking into it PAKISTAN Secretaries Clinton and Panetta Reached Out to Pakistani Counterparts / Expressed Condolences / Investigation Underway / Relationship Vital to Mutual Interests Bonn Conference SYRIA Sanctions by Arab League / Clear Signal from[Read More…]
Nuclear Energy Institute Report on Japan’s Nuclear Reactors, November 28, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 28, 2011. Fukushima Town to Test Waste Reduction System Industry/Regulatory/Political The town of Hirono in Fukushima prefecture plans to test a system that would reduce the volume of radioactive debris requiring disposal by up to a factor of 300. The equipment would heat-treat the materials in an oxygen-free[Read More…]
USW Economics Presentation: Fighting for an Economy that Works for All of Us
Pitssburgh, PA–(ENEWSPF)–November 28, 2011. USW’s Director of Education Lisa Jordan gave a great presentation at the recent AFL-CIO Next Up young workers summit explaining why the economy went so bad for the 99 percent and how we can stand and fight for a better way. Check out the video: Source:[Read More…]
Transportation Secretary LaHood Announces More Than $215 Million for Repairs to Damaged Roads and Bridges
37 States and Territories Receive Reimbursement for Emergency Relief Efforts WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 28, 2011. The U.S Department of Transportation will provide more than $215 million to states across the nation to cover the costs of repairing roads and bridges damaged by a variety of natural disasters, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood[Read More…]
FACT SHEET: High-Level Working Group on Jobs and Growth
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 28, 2011. The Leaders of the United States and the European Union (EU) recognize that transatlantic trade and investment constitutes the largest economic relationship in the world, creating jobs, increasing economic growth, and driving competitiveness on both sides of the Atlantic. Given the successes of our existing economic[Read More…]
Joint Statement: US-EU Summit
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 28, 2011. 1. We, the leaders of the United States and the European Union, met today at the White House to affirm our close partnership. Drawing upon our shared values and experience, and recognizing our deep interdependence, we are committed to ensuring that our partnership brings greater prosperity[Read More…]
Eviction Deadline Passes, Occupy LA Holds Ground
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–Nov. 28, 2011, 1:58 p.m. EST by OccupyWallSt Even as hundreds of police gathered around City Hall, Occupy Los Angeles continued to peacefully assemble in impressive numbers in Solidarity Park (formerly City Hall Park) throughout the night. Accounts put the crowd at over 2,000. Early this morning, LAPD moved[Read More…]
National Park Service Gives Warning to Freedom Plaza
“Freedom Plaza is treating this as a threat of eviction and arrest” – Freedom Plaza Points to Numerous False Accusations in Park Service Memo Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 28, 2011. Today, Freedom Plaza responded to a memorandum dated November 23rd to Occupy Washington, DC at Freedom Plaza. The response denies serious accusations of[Read More…]
