Washington–(ENEWSPF)–June 7, 2012. In a letter sent to the Chairman of the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) today, AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka raised serious concerns about an official supplier of the Olympic Games, Rio Tinto. Trumka notes that Rio Tinto, a metal supplier which operates in the community of Alma[Read More…]
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Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending June 2, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 7, 2012. SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending June 2, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 377,000, a decrease of 12,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 389,000. The 4-week moving average was 377,750, an increase of 1,750 from the previous week’s revised[Read More…]
Report: Prosecutors Told Gov. Scott Walker He Is Target of Investigation
From Current.com: Correspondent David Shuster reports live from Wisconsin about the possibility that Gov. Scott Walker could be indicted in a long-running investigation of possible embezzlement and corruption among his staff, even if he is not recalled by voters this week.
Sun-Times Video: Exit polls show Obama leading Romney in Wisconsin as voters weigh in on Walker recall
From the Chicago Sun-Times: WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is beating Mitt Romney 51 percent to 45 percent among Wisconsin voters in early exit polls. The results are subject to change when the final exit polls come out after the Badger State polls close at 8 p.m. Central Time.
Statement from Los Angeles Dodgers on Hall of Fame Manager Tommy Lasorda
CALIFORNIA–(ENEWSPF)–June 5, 2012. Los Angeles Dodgers Hall of Fame manager Tommy Lasorda suffered a mild heart attack Monday while in New York for the Major League Baseball 2012 First-Year Player Draft. Lasorda, 84, was taken to New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center for treatment. Doctors inserted a stent to correct[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Mark C. Toner, June 5, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 5, 2012. Index for Today’s Briefing CHINA Air Quality Data Collection / Released by Embassies and Consulates PAKISTAN Sesame Street Programming / Allegations of Corruption from USAID Anti-Fraud Hot Line / Rafi Peer Theater Workshop AFGHANISTAN NATO Transportation Agreement Reached PAKISTAN Status of NATO Transportation Agreement in Pakistan[Read More…]
Politicus: Pro-Walker Groups Spreading False Info To Keep Voters From Voting
From Politicus USA: Wisconsin state Sen. Lena Taylor is calling on the GAB to investigate two pro-Walker groups who are spreading false information to keep voters from voting in the recall. In a letter to the Government Accountability Board, Taylor wrote, Even though these tactics are a violation of Wisconsin law,[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Paycheck Fairness Act
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 5, 2012. This afternoon, Senate Republicans refused to allow an up-or-down vote on the Paycheck Fairness Act, a commonsense piece of legislation that would strengthen the Equal Pay Act and give women more tools to fight pay discrimination. It is incredibly disappointing that in this make-or-break moment for[Read More…]
Voter Suppression in Wisconsin – Last Minute Robocall Aims to Tilt Recall in Walker’s Favor
From our friends at Coffee Party USA: As reported by Salon.com, Scott Walker’s allies just launched a massive wave of voter suppression calls to recall petition signers. Here is the robo-call people are receiving across Wisconsin: “If you signed the recall petition, your job is done and you don’t need[Read More…]
CNN Video: How The Volcker Rule Will Work, if/when Wall Street Overlords Allow It
by FELICIA TAYLOR, CNN What’s in the cards for Wall Street when the Volcker Rule takes effect?
