Peter Yabadi, age 2, stands next to his mother, Bernadette Yabadi, at a rally calling for increased child care subsidies at the Capitol in Sacramento, California, on May 6, 2015. Source: AP/Rich Pedroncelli Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–June 21, 2016. A new interactive calculator launched today by the Center for American Progress[Read More…]
Opinion
New Website & Video Show How Trump’s Business Record is Bad Business for Our Economy
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–June 21, 2016. Hillary for America is releasing a new website and web video this morning detailing Donald Trump’s real business record—and what it could mean for the economy in advance of Hillary Clinton’s speech today in Columbus, Ohio, where she will lay out the clear choice facing voters[Read More…]
Hillary Clinton Statement on Senate Republicans’ Refusal to Act on Gun Violence
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–June 20, 2016. Following action by Senate Republicans to block reforms intended to keep guns out of the hands of terrorists — including proposals to expand background checks and prohibit suspected terrorists from buying guns — Hillary Clinton issued the following statement: “Enough.” Stanley Almodóvar III, 23 | Amanda[Read More…]
In Case You Missed It: Washington Post: Inside Trump’s Financial Ties to Russia and His Unusual Flattery of Vladimir Putin
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 20, 2016 By: Tom Hamburger, Rosalind S. Helderman and Michael Birnbaum Donald Trump was in his element, mingling with beauty pageant contestants and business tycoons as he brought his Miss Universe pageant to Russia for a much-anticipated Moscow debut. Nonetheless, Trump was especially eager for the presence of[Read More…]
Behavioral Economics Helps Boost Fuel and Carbon Efficiency of Airline Captains
Novel approach yields major savings, reduces emissions A study found significant savings in carbon emissions and monetary costs when Virgin Airlines pilots were provided with monthly information on fuel efficiency and other individualized feedback. Courtesy of: Virgin Airlines CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 20, 2016 By: Mark Peters Interventions rooted in behavioral economics can[Read More…]
New Center for American Progress Report Explores Potential of Community Land Trusts to Provide, Protect Affordable Housing for Low-Income Families
Community land trusts can help lower-income families safely bridge the gap between rental housing and traditional homeownership. Source: iStockphoto Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–June 20, 2016. A new report from the Center for American Progress explores the potential of community land trusts to provide and protect affordable housing for low-income families in[Read More…]
U.S. Economy Would Be ‘Diminished’ Under Trump’s Economic Plan, New Analysis Says
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–June 20, 2016 By: Nick Timiraos A new analysis concludes Donald Trump’s economic proposals, taken at face value, could produce a prolonged recession and heavy job losses that would fall hardest on low- and middle-income workers. The Moody’s Analytics report, which a person close to the Trump campaign strongly[Read More…]
Hillary Clinton Statement on Juneteenth
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–June 19, 2016. Hillary Clinton released the following statement on Juneteenth Independence Day, recognized as the historical end of slavery, and a day of national celebration: “One hundred and fifty-three years ago, Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. It took two more years for the men, women, and children[Read More…]
Donald Trump and the Disabled (Video)
OREGON–(ENEWSPF)–June 19, 2016. As someone who spent much of my 40+ year nursing career caring and advocating for disabled adults and children, I find it appalling that the GOP’s presumptive presidential nominee, Donald Trump sees nothing wrong with mocking disabled people. Apparently the super PAC, Priorities USA, shares my views.[Read More…]
Hillary Clinton: An open letter to Charleston a Year After Mass Shooting
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–June 17, 2016 By: Hillary Clinton Friends — One year ago today, our nation lost nine precious lives. They were mothers and fathers, students and coaches, pastors and choir members. They were men and women of faith, each filled with passion and love, and with so much left to[Read More…]
