Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Pennsylvania’s five largest newspapers have generally failed to cover the mounting defections of lawmakers and corporations from the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), a right-wing advocacy group whose membership and model legislation have had significant influence on Pennsylvania government. ALEC Has A Strong Influence In Pennsylvania Several Pennsylvania[Read More…]

    Vancouver, Canada–(ENEWSPF)–May 3, 2012.  Three out of four Americans favor the use of fines or probation in lieu of criminal sanctions for marijuana offenders, according to an Angus Reid Public opinion poll of 1,011 US adults. According to the poll, 74 percent of respondents said that they favored[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 3, 2012. Today the Center for American Progress released an analysis on the latest data from a survey conducted from the Federal reserve of households in 2007 and 2009 showing there is even less economic security today for those who went deeper into debt to pay for their[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 2, 2012.  Today the Center for American Progress released a new report examining the ways in which a Supreme Court ruling that strikes down the Affordable Care Act would not only undo decades of precedent but would also have a devastating effect on the health and well-being of[Read More…]

RAN and Sierra Club Detail the “Filthy Five” Banks in third annual “Coal Finance Report Card” CALIFORNIA—(ENEWSPF)—May 1, 2012.  Today Rainforest Action Network and the Sierra Club released the Coal Finance Report Card 2012, their third annual ranking of the largest financiers of mountaintop removal coal mining and coal-fired power[Read More…]

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 1, 2012.  From June to September 2011 gross job gains from opening and expanding private sector establishments were 7.1 million, an increase of 166,000 jobs from the previous quarter, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.  Over this period, gross job losses from closing and contracting private[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 26, 2012.  On July 1 the interest rate on federally subsidized Stafford Loans will double from 3.4 percent to 6.8 percent if Congress doesn’t act. Though this rate hike will have devastating consequences on more than 7 million students nationwide who currently hold a Stafford Loan, change will[Read More…]

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 26, 2012.  In 2011, 11.5 percent of families included an unemployed person, falling from a peak of 12.4 percent in 2010, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Of the nation’s 78.4 million families, 79.8 percent had at least one employed member in 2011. These data on[Read More…]

Economic growth and higher standards of living can spur inequality Disparities within nations can lead to political upheaval and social unrest Equal opportunity often improves a country’s overall welfare India’s booming economy has lifted millions out of poverty. Wealth disparities appear to be growing as well. WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 25, 2012 –[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 25, 2012.  Today the Center for American Progress released a report exploring ways in which colleges and universities can support student veterans’ retention and academic success. The report presents a new assessment tool that will provide higher education institutions and policymakers a way to evaluate campus environments for[Read More…]