Statement of NOW President Terry O’Neill Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 5, 2013.  NOW applauds today’s ruling by a federal judge ordering the Food and Drug Administration to make Plan B (the “morning after” pill) available to women and girls of all ages without prescription. Millions of women need access to this safe[Read More…]

Over-the-Counter Access to Plan B One-Step a Safe, Effective Tool to Prevent Unintended Pregnancy Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 5, 2013.  The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (The College) and the Society of Adolescent Health and Medicine (SAHM) commend today’s ruling by a U.S. District Court[Read More…]

Court rules that FDA must follow American Academy of Pediatrics’ guidelines; improved access to contraception could help prevent teen pregnancy Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 5, 2013.   Ilyse Hogue, president of NARAL Pro-Choice America, commended a federal judge’s ruling that requires the government to follow medical experts’ advice on the availability of[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 5, 2013.  Today CAP President and CEO Neera Tanden released the following reaction to the news that President Barack Obama’s budget proposal will make free universal pre-kindergarten education available nationwide, paid for by raising taxes on cigarettes and other tobacco products: The president’s new preschool and early childhood[Read More…]

Washington–(ENEWSPF)–April 4, 2013. The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) President Randi Weingarten released the following statement in response to the NRA announcement.  “The NRA’s proposal is a cruel hoax that will fail to keep our children and schools safe. It is simply designed to assist gun manufacturers flood the nation[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 4, 2013.  by Norm Kent, Chair, NORML Board of Directors Today I share with you wonderful news from an all too conservative state, Florida, where the sun shines on everything but justice for cannabis users. Just a few weeks ago, I announced that the ‘New NORML’ would have[Read More…]

Fairfax, VA–(ENEWSPF)–April 2, 2013. The National Rifle Association is determined to continue to use every asset at its disposal to help make America’s children safe at school. We need time to digest the full report. We commend Asa Hutchinson for his rapid response in the aftermath of the Newtown tragedy,[Read More…]

Commentary By John A. Ostenburg The Outpost Observer One major aftermath of the economic downturn that began in 2007 has been a devastating number of housing foreclosures. Ironically, many times foreclosures seem to hit those who reside in "affordable housing" even more greatly than they do persons who live in[Read More…]

NRDC: “Big Oil companies want us to believe these benefits aren’t worth it.” WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 29, 2013 – The Environmental Protection Agency’s new standards for gas and vehicle emissions that will be announced today will dramatically reduce hazardous air pollution such as smog-forming nitrogen oxides. Luke Tonachel, senior vehicles analyst at[Read More…]

New Rules Will Slash Smog from Cars and Trucks WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 29, 2013.  Today,  the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is expected to release new cleaner tailpipe standards that will reduce smog-forming pollution, save lives and improve public health.  These new safeguards will require that oil refineries reduce the sulfur[Read More…]