WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–January 9, 2015 – A Nebraska Supreme Court ruling today allowed the current proposed route of the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline to stand. The following is a statement by Danielle Droitsch, Canada Project director at the Natural Resources Defense Council: “This ruling clears the way for President Obama to[Read More…]

CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)–January 9, 2015 – Illinois’ junior Senator, Mark Kirk, was reported to have made some surprising statements this week denying that industrial pollution has any connection to climate change. Following is a statement from Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) Midwest Director Henry Henderson: “The Senator’s statements rejecting the science on[Read More…]

WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–January 9, 2015.  Today, a Nebraska Supreme Court overturned a ruling on the bill to establish the projected route of the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline. In response, the Sierra Club’s executive director, Michael Brune, issued the following statement: “The Nebraska Supreme Court’s ruling has no effect on[Read More…]

WASHINGTON, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)—January 9, 2015. On Friday, the Nebraska Supreme Court struck down a lower court ruling that deemed a law granting the governor’s authority to approve the Keystone XL pipeline in violation of the Nebraska constitution. This ruling effectively approves TransCanada’s pipeline route through Nebraska. However, TransCanada’s permit in[Read More…]

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–January 7, 2015.  In response to reports that H.R. 30 will be taken up by the House of Representatives, SEIU International President Mary Kay Henry issued the following statement: “A bill (H.R. 30) to be voted on by the House tomorrow (Thursday) would put 6.5 million workers at risk for[Read More…]

Chicago, IL – (ENEWSPF)—January 6, 2015. Today the Chicago Police Sergeants’ Association announced their endorsement of Bob Fioretti’s candidacy for mayor.  “I’m honored and excited to have the support of the Sergeants’ Association,” said Fioretti.  “I have spoken consistently about our need to shore up our pension system, and the[Read More…]

Nurses Urge President to Reject KXL Permit to Protect Public Health and Declare His Intention to Veto Any Pro-Pipeline Bill Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–January 6, 2015.  Citing continuing concerns about the threat to public health, National Nurses United today urged the Obama Administration to formally reject the permit for the proposed[Read More…]

WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–January 6, 2015.  House and Senate Republican leaders have made clear that they intend to make the dirty and dangerous Keystone XL tar sands pipeline the first thing they vote on in the coming weeks. In response, Melinda Pierce, Sierra Club’s Legislative Director, released the following statement: “Just[Read More…]

Washington, D.C. –-(ENEWSPF)–January 5, 2015.  Staetment from Wenonah Hauter, Executive Director, Food & Water Watch:  “The swearing-in of the 114th Congress spells trouble for our food, water and environment, and all those who seek to champion healthy, safe communities for our families. We may be looking at the most hostile[Read More…]

Chicago, IL –(ENEWSPF)—January 5, 2015. The following is a statement from mayoral candidate Bob Fioretti on the most recent scandal at the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), as reported today in the Chicago Tribune: “The crisis in confidence at CPS is reaching epic proportions.  Fraud and abuse of money for our students[Read More…]