Jonathan Krohn took the political world by storm at 2009’s Conservative Political Action Conference when, at just 13 years old, he delivered an impromptu rallying cry for conservatism that became a viral hit and had some pegging him as a future star of the Republican Party. Now 17, Krohn — who went[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 28, 2012.  SEIU President Mary Kay Henry issued this statement in response to House Republican plans to hold a vote to repeal the Affordable Care Act during the week of July 9. “Earlier today, the Supreme Court upheld the Affordable Care Act as fully constitutional, including expansion of[Read More…]

Big Victory for Gulf   Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 29, 2012.  Today Congress passed the surface transportation bill, which includes the RESTORE Act, a provision to dedicate 80 percent of Clean Water Act penalties from the BP Deepwater Horizon disaster to Gulf Coast restoration. Penalty amounts could range between $5 and $21[Read More…]

 Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 28, 2012.  Today, details of the Transportation Bill Conference Report under consideration by House and Senate conferees were revealed. Congress is expected to vote on the deal this week. In response, the Sierra Club released the following statement from Executive Director, Michael Brune:  “Led by Senators Reid and[Read More…]

Life-Saving Insurance Protections, Expansion of Care to 32 Million Americans and Affordable Healthcare Options All to Move Forward Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 28, 2012.  SEIU President Mary Kay Henry issued this statement in response to the decision by the US Supreme Court today to uphold the Affordable Care Act as fully constitutional,[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 28, 2012.  AARP is pleased that the Supreme Court found the critically important provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to be constitutional. This landmark legislation is already improving the health and financial security of our members and all Americans.  AARP supported this law because it helps many[Read More…]

“The RESTORE Act is a lifeline for the Gulf Coast. It will create jobs….”   Bill Stripling – American White Pelican New York, NY–(ENEWSPF)–June 28, 2012.  Yesterday the U.S. House and Senate announced a compromise on the surface transportation bill, which includes a provision to dedicate 80 percent of Clean Water Act[Read More…]

HARTFORD, Conn–(ENEWSPF)–June 28, 2012 — Aetna (NYSE: AET) released the following statement after today’s Supreme Court ruling upholding the Affordable Care Act: “Today’s Supreme Court decision does not change our business strategy or commitment to system reforms that make quality care more affordable and accessible. We are prepared for the changes[Read More…]

Massachusetts–(ENEWSPF)–June 28, 2012.  President and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Andrew Dreyfus’ Statement“Today’s ruling is a validation of decades of work here in Massachusetts to expand health care coverage to all of our citizens. All Americans will now have the same health care benefits and protections that[Read More…]

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 28, 2012.  Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) President and CEO Scott P. Serota issued the following statement regarding today’s Supreme Court decision: “BCBSA has long been committed to ensuring everyone has high quality, affordable healthcare coverage.  We will continue to implement the law while working with policymakers[Read More…]