Bill Severely Undermines Women’s Access to Care NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–October 13, 2011. Planned Parenthood Federation of American (PPFA) strongly criticized the House of Representatives for passing H.R. 358, a dangerous bill that undermines women’s access to care, including eliminating protections for women seeking care in emergency situations. “This bill is a[Read More…]
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The Protect Life Act Would Actually Threaten Women’s Lives
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 13, 2011. The House of Representatives today will consider H.R. 358, “The Protect Life Act,” sponsored by Rep. Joe Pitts (R-PA). Abortion coverage was heavily debated during health reform. The Stupak Amendment would have effectively banned coverage of abortion from health plans sold in insurance exchange markets. But[Read More…]
Friends of the Earth Denounces Passage of Unjust Trade Agreements
President Obama broke his campaign promises in backing Bush-era trade pacts that repeat mistakes of NAFTA WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 13, 2011. With President Obama’s backing, Congress yesterday passed trade agreements with South Korea, Colombia and Panama that are based on the flawed model of the North American Free Trade Agreement. Erich[Read More…]
Park Forest Gym Is Ready For Its Close-Up
Have you been to QC lately? Have you really? Quality Classic Health and Fitness Center, the official "Park Forest Gym," is open for business, and has been open for business, for several years now. Here is their newly redesigned website. The DownTown Gym has a new website, designed by ENEWSPF[Read More…]
#OWS Stands In Solidarity With 100 Arrested At Occupy Boston
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–October 11, 2011. Occupy Wall Street would like to express our support and solidarity with both the people of Boston and the 100+ arrested at Occupy Boston last night. We commend them for their bravery in standing their ground at great personal cost to assert the right of the[Read More…]
More Jobs: Linchpin For The Nation’s Economic Well-Being
Commentary By John A. Ostenburg The Outpost Observer What’s behind the inability of the economy to get moving? Economists point mostly to the fact that high unemployment results in less disposable income being available for purchases of goods and services. It would seem, therefore, that creating jobs is the best[Read More…]
All Eyes On Chicago October 10 When Thousands Will March Against Wall Street Greed – Will You Be There?
Source: http://occupychi.org/photos/ Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 9, 2011. As someone who has participated in many marches supporting civil rights, women’s reproductive rights, and the end to the Viet Nam War, I’ve been fascinated with watching just how quickly the Occupy Wall Street movement has gained momentum over the past 3 weeks.[Read More…]
Ben & Jerry’s Supports ‘Those Who Occupy’
VERMONT—(ENEWSPF)—October 8, 2011. Ben & Jerry’s released this statement of support for the Occupy movement today. Our first corporate endorsement? Weird, but welcome. We, the Ben & Jerry’s Board of Directors, compelled by our personal convictions and our Company’s mission and values, wish to express our deepest admiration to all[Read More…]
SEIU on Latest Jobs Numbers: Pass American Jobs Act Now
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWESPF)–October 7, 2011. Service Employees International Union (SEIU) International President Mary Kay Henry released the following statement in response to the latest jobs report: “Today’s jobs numbers are yet another painful reminder to the 25 million Americans looking for full-time work that Republicans in Congress have turned their backs[Read More…]
Veterans For Peace Statement on the Tenth Anniversary of the War and Occupation of Afghanistan
St. Louis, MO–(ENEWSPF)–October 6, 2011. There is a time when the operation of the machine becomes so odious, makes you so sick at heart, that you can’t take part; you can’t even passively take part. Mario Savio December 3, 1964 Before the smoke had dissipated from the rubble[Read More…]
