Secretary of Interior Sally Jewel WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–December 5, 2016. Today U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell released the following statement in support of the U.S. Army’s decision related to the Dakota Access Pipeline: “The thoughtful approach established by the Army today ensures that there will be an in-depth evaluation[Read More…]
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Senator Bernie Sanders Statement on Dakota Access Pipeline Decision
BURLINGTON, Vt.–(ENEWSPF)–December 5, 2016 – U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) congratulated President Barack Obama on Sunday after the Army Corps of Engineers announced it will deny a federal permit needed for the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline. “I appreciate very much President Obama listening to the Native American people[Read More…]
Sierra Club: Obama Administration Heeds Standing Rock Sioux and Water Protectors’ Call to Conduct Environmental Review
Administration Orders Environmental Review of Dakota Access Pipeline Easement Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)–December 5, 2016. Yesterday, the Obama administration announced that it will not grant the final easement for the Dakota Access Pipeline. Instead, the Army Corps of Engineers will conduct an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to examine the impacts of[Read More…]
HUD Secretary Needs Housing or Community Development Experience, Says Center for American Progress’ Housing Policy Director on Nomination of Dr. Ben Carson
Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–December 5, 2016. President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Dr. Ben Carson to serve as secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, or HUD. Sarah Edelman, Director of Housing Policy at the Center for American Progress, released the following statement: Affordable, high-quality housing is a pillar[Read More…]
Responsive and Reflective Representation Requires Fair Redistricting, not Manipulated Maps, Says New Center for American Progress Report
Texas State Sen. Juan Hinojosa looks at maps on display prior to a committee hearing in Austin, Texas, on May 30, 2013. AP/Eric Gay Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–December 5, 2016. Today, as the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to hear oral arguments in two separate redistricting cases involving challenges to electoral districts[Read More…]
Food & Water Watch: The Fight Against the Dakota Access Pipeline Goes On
WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–December 5, 2016. Statement of Wenonah Hauter, Executive Director, Food & Water Watch: “We are relieved that the Obama administration is showing the Standing Rock Sioux the dignity and respect they deserve by halting further construction of the Dakota Access pipeline on or near their sacred lands and water[Read More…]
National Nurses United Hails Federal Move to Halt Dakota Pipeline, Praise Unity of First Nations, Veterans, Other Activists
WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–December 5, 2016. National Nurses United on Sunday congratulated leaders of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and thousands of supporters, including 2,000 veterans assembled over the weekend, for the news that the federal government will deny authorization for the Dakota Access Pipeline to go through tribal lands posing a[Read More…]
Earthjustice: Victory for Standing Rock — DAPL Easement Not Granted
Phillip Ellis / Earthjustice The Dakota Access Corporation was not granted the easement needed for construction under Lake Oahe; U.S. Army Corps of Engineers moves to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for alternative routes WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–December 5, 2016. Yesterday, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced that it would not[Read More…]
CREDO Action Statement on Major Setback for Dakota Access Pipeline
SAN FRANCISCO -(ENEWSPF)–December 5, 2016. – CREDO Deputy Political Director Josh Nelson released the following statement yesterday in response to the news that the Obama administration has denied an easement needed to complete construction of the Dakota Access pipeline: “Today’s news shows that when progressives fight, we win,” said CREDO[Read More…]
Nurses Condemn Attacks on Rep. Keith Ellison
Rep. Ellison with NNU Board Member Bunny Engeldorf (L) and NNU Co-Pres. Jean Ross (R) ‘McCarthyite Attacks Symbolize Worst of Politics’ Say RNs Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 2, 2016. National Nurses United today re-affirmed its strong support for Rep. Keith Ellison of Minnesota to be the next chair of the Democratic National[Read More…]
