WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2012. Friends of the Earth President Erich Pica had the following statement in response to the announced resignation of Gregory Jaczko, chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission: “With two of the five NRC commissioners now up for appointment, this is a critical moment for President Obama and[Read More…]
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Federal Appeals Court Upholds Voting Rights Act
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 18, 2012. A federal appeals court today upheld a major provision of the Voting Rights Act in a case involving Shelby County, Alabama, affirming the need for legislation that helps protect minorities’ right to vote. “This important ruling recognizes the need to uphold the Voting Rights Act in order[Read More…]
Statement by AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka on House Republicans War on Women
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 17, 2012. Shame on House Republicans for passing backward legislation that would weaken the Violence Against Women Act. Their attempts to “reform” the Act would further harm victims of domestic violence, particularly those who often already have fewer protections — working immigrant women, same-sex couples and Native American[Read More…]
Planned Parenthood Statement on House Homeland Security Committee Vote
Abortion Amendment to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Appropriations Bill Puts Politics Before National Security Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 17, 2012. Planned Parenthood strongly condemns the adoption of an abortion amendment to the Homeland Security Appropriations bill by the House Homeland Security Committee today. Not only is this amendment unnecessary and redundant[Read More…]
A Judge’s Plea for Pot
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 17, 2012. EDITOR’S NOTE: The Op-ed at the link below was written by Gustin L. Reichbach, a justice of the State Supreme Court in Brooklyn and was published yesterday in the New York Times. After being diagnosed with Stage 3 pancreatic cancer, Justice Reichbach found himself having to choose between[Read More…]
NOW Condemns House for Passage of H.R. 4970
Statement of NOW President Terry O’Neill Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 16, 2012. The National Organization for Women condemns today’s passage of H.R. 4970, the House Republican version of the Violence Against Women Act reauthorization bill. Sponsored by Representative Sandy Adams (R-Fla.), H.R. 4970 not only strips important provisions that were passed by[Read More…]
Sierra Club Praises Free National Park Pass Program for Active Duty Service Members
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 15, 2012. The Department of Interior and Dr. Jill Biden today announced plans to offer free National Parks and Federal recreation lands passes to active duty service members and their families. Beginning on Armed Forces Day the passes will be valid on all public lands. In response,[Read More…]
Classic Video: Betty White for President 2012
Betty White stops by the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson to announce her candidacy for President of the United States.
Planned Parenthood Statement on House Budget Bill
Cuts to Medicaid Would Be Devastating for American Women Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 10, 2012. Planned Parenthood strongly condemns the House of Representatives’ vote on a devastating budget proposal that would cut Medicaid and severely and disproportionately impact low-income women’s access to basic, preventive health care in this country. “At a time[Read More…]
ACLU Responds to Justice Department’s Lawsuit Against Sheriff Joe Arpaio
ACLU’s Lawsuit Over Racial Profiling by Maricopa County, Arizona, Sherriff Is Scheduled for July Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 10, 2012. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced today it would proceed with legal action against Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio. “By bringing this suit, the Justice Department has taken an important step[Read More…]
