WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—March 19, 2015. Today Congressman Keith Ellison (D-Minn.) re-introduced the Inclusive Prosperity Act, legislation that would establish a Robin Hood Tax — also known as a Wall Street Tax — by placing a miniscule fee on financial transactions. The tax would generate hundreds of billions of dollars in revenue[Read More…]
Commentary
Op-Ed by First Lady Michelle Obama: ‘Let’s Ensure That Every Girl Can Learn’
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 16, 2015. This week I will travel to Tokyo to join Akie Abe, the wife of Japan’s prime minister, as the United States and Japan announce a new partnership to educate girls across the globe. As part of this effort, the U.S. government has launched an international initiative,[Read More…]
On the Inequity of Community Representation in School District 227
Commentary By Shelia M. Friday As we approach our suburban election on April 7th, it is imperative to consider the district-wide representation on the Rich Township School District 227 Board of Education, or lack thereof. The current Board consists of seven members, three residents from Olympia Fields, three from Matteson[Read More…]
Statement by AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka on Gov. Scott Walker Comments Comparing Workers to Terrorists
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2015. Governor Walker’s statement comparing workers and terrorists is revolting. It is clear that Governor Walker’s judgment is impaired, and that he is not qualified for the Presidency. I call on Governor Walker to personally and immediately retract his statement, and apologize sincerely to the millions of[Read More…]
Center for American Progress Applauds Introduction of LEAP Act to Encourage Apprenticeship Programs
Washington D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2015. Following Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC)’s introduction of the Leveraging and Energizing America’s Apprenticeship Programs Act, or LEAP Act—which would create a tax credit for businesses that have apprenticeships programs—CAP President Neera Tanden released the following statement: Apprenticeships offer businesses the opportunity to[Read More…]
ACLU: Net Neutrality Vote a Victory for Free Speech
ACLU Hails FCC Decision to Adopt Strongest Ever Open Internet Protections WASHINGTON –-(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2015. The Federal Communications Commission approved new regulations today reclassifying Internet providers as “common carriers” under Title II of the Communications Act. The rules would prohibit Internet service providers from blocking controversial or competing content or[Read More…]
Wisconsin Anti-worker Bill Hurts Families, State’s Economy; Gov. Walker Shouldn’t Sign
WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2015. In response to the Wisconsin legislature’s passage of anti-worker “right-to-work” legislation, SEIU President Mary Kay Henry issued the following statement: “This terrible legislation hurts families and it hurts the economy in Wisconsin. Gov. Walker and his out-of-touch allies in the legislature have dealt a blow to working[Read More…]
Center for American Progress: Social Security Too Important to Be Held Hostage to Congressional Politicking
Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2015. Rebecca Vallas, Director of Policy for the Poverty to Prosperity Program at the Center for American Progress, released the following statement yesterday in advance of the House Ways and Means Committee’s hearing on the Social Security Disability Insurance program: Social Security Disability Insurance has been a[Read More…]
NRDC: After Veto, President Should Reject the Keystone XL Tar Sands Pipeline Once and For All
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 24, 2015 – President Obama today vetoed, as promised, congressional legislation to force approval of the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline. The following is a statement from Rhea Suh, president of the Natural Resources Defense Council: “This misguided Keystone XL bill, pushed by the fossil fuel industry, has met[Read More…]
Sierra Club Statement: President Obama Vetoes Legislation Approving Keystone XL Pipeline
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 24, 2015. Today, President Barack Obama vetoed legislation put forward by Congress that would usurp presidential authority and approve the Keystone XL pipeline. In response, Sierra Club Executive Director Michael Brune issued the following statement: “President Obama said he’d veto this attack on his executive authority, and he[Read More…]
