NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–October 28, 2013. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) today released a policy statement supporting increased access to sex education and condoms in schools and health care settings. The policy statement, based on a careful review of the facts, strongly embraces sex education and family communication. It is available[Read More…]
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NRDC Statement: A Year After Sandy, We Must Strengthen Our Communities
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–October 28, 2013 – As our nation marks the one-year anniversary of Superstorm Sandy tomorrow, we must better prepare our communities for future storms, and reduce the climate change pollution that is turbocharging our weather. A September report released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration found that the[Read More…]
LIUNA Calls for Swift Action on Water Resources Bill
“Congress should get a final version for the President to sign into law as quickly as possible.” Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 24, 2013 – Responding to the House of Representatives’ long-awaited passage of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act, yesterday, Terry O’Sullivan, General President of LIUNA – the Laborers’ International Union[Read More…]
U.S. Attorney Arrests Palestinian in Chicago
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—October 22, 2013. A Palestinian woman, Rasmieh Odeh, was arrested at her home this morning by agents of the Dept. of Homeland Security. She is charged with immigration fraud. Allegedly, in her application for citizenship, she didn’t mention that she was arrested in Palestine 45 years ago by an Israeli[Read More…]
Gallup Poll: Support for Legalizing Marijuana Reaches Historic Threshold
58% of Americans Favor Ending Marijuana Prohibition NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–October 22, 2013. The latest Gallup poll found a record breaking 58% of Americans support making marijuana legal, with only 39 % opposed. Support for legalization has jumped an extraordinary 10 percentage points since last November when Colorado and Washington State legalized[Read More…]
Center for American Progress’ Economist Adam Hersh on September 2013 Jobs Report
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 22, 2013. Today, Center for American Progress Economist Adam Hersh issued the following reaction to the announcement of September’s employment figures: Released 18 days late due to the government shutdown, today’s Department of Labor report is a stark reminder that it’s time for Congress to focus on the[Read More…]
ACLU-NJ Cheers Christie Administration’s Decision to Drop Appeal in NJ Marriage Equality Decision
NEW JERSEY–(ENEWSPF)–October 21, 2013. In response to New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s Oct. 21 announcement that his administration will drop its legal challenge in the state Supreme Court against same-sex marriages, ACLU-NJ Executive Director Udi Ofer makes the following statement: “Governor Christie’s decision to drop his appeal in the marriage[Read More…]
Treasury Secretary Lew Op-Ed: Lessons From a Crisis
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–October 21, 2013. In an op-ed published in the October 21, 2013 edition of The International New York Times, Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew discusses the importance of putting an end to governing by crisis and focusing on accelerating economic growth and job creation. Read the piece online. The text[Read More…]
Video: Warren Buffett Says Debt Ceiling Should Be Done Away With, Not Used As A Political Weapon
Warren Buffett says the debt ceiling should not be used as a weapon any more. Or the debt ceiling should be lifted permanently.
LIUNA: Government Funding Agreement Shows Need to Rebuild Bipartisanship
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 17, 2013 – In response to reports of Congress reaching an agreement to re-open our federal government and pay our nation’s bills, Terry O’Sullivan, General President of LIUNA – the Laborers’ International Union of North America – issued the following statement: “Thousands of LIUNA workers who have been[Read More…]
