Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2015. In response to word that the Obama administration will move to make millions more workers eligible for overtime pay, SEIU International President Mary Kay Henry issued the following statement: “Increasing the overtime threshold is probably the single most important thing the president could do, on his[Read More…]
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American Academy of Pediatrics Statement on FDA’s Announcement on Protecting Children from Liquid Nicotine
Elk Grove Village, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 30, 2015. “The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has long been urging FDA to take action on e-cigarettes and their liquid nicotine refills, which have been poisoning children at an alarming rate. Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) took an important step forward for[Read More…]
NRDC: China Announces New Long-Term Commitment to Curb Climate Change
BEIJING—(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2015 – China announced today a new long-term commitment to reduce its carbon intensity by 60-65 percent by 2030 compared to 2005 levels. As the world’s largest carbon emitter and renewable energy market, this post-2020 climate commitment is intended to solidify China’s engagement at the Paris climate conference[Read More…]
Sierra Club’s Statement On China’s Climate Commitment
WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—June 30, 2015. Today, China submitted its Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC), a significant commitment to curb carbon pollution and climate disrupting emissions that continues to build momentum leading up to the COP21 climate negotiations in Paris later this year. China’s commitment comes on the heels of the[Read More…]
Beyond Marriage: How More than Half of States Allow for Discrimination Against LGBT Americans
Corbin Aoyagi, a supporter of gay marriage, waves his flag during a rally at the Utah State Capitol, Tuesday, January 28, 2014. SOURCE: AP/Rick Bowmer Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2015. Despite the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges last week extending marriage equality throughout the nation, more[Read More…]
Sierra Club: Supreme Court Decision Threatens Public Health, Won’t Revive Big Coal
Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–June 29, 2015. Today, the U.S. Supreme Court sided with industry challengers, and overturned the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) historic Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), which are designed to safeguard local communities against dangerous pollution from power plants. The Supreme Court’s decision reversed the Court of Appeal’s[Read More…]
Planned Parenthood Celebrates U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Marriage Equality
WASHINGTON, DC —(ENEWSPF)–June 26, 2015. Planned Parenthood released the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s historic ruling today that makes clear that the constitutional right to marriage extends to same-sex couples. Statement from Cecile Richards, President of Planned Parenthood Federation of America: “Planned Parenthood is thrilled with the Supreme Court’s[Read More…]
AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Liz Shuler Applauds the Supreme Court Ruling Upholding Marriage Equality
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 26, 2015. Statement by AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Liz Shuler on the Supreme Court upholding the constitutionality of same-sex marriages: Today’s Supreme Court decision marks a truly historic day in America. While there is still work to do to secure economic and social justice for LGBT Americans, the court’s ruling[Read More…]
SEIU’s Henry: Marriage Equality Ruling Advances Justice
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 26, 2015. In response to the Supreme Court’s ruling in Obergefell v.Hodges, SEIU International President Mary Kay Henry issued the following statement: “Justice and equality are at cornerstones of our union and of the labor movement, but more than that, they are at the heart of the American promise.[Read More…]
The American Academy of Pediatrics Applauds Supreme Court Decision to Recognize Same-Gender Marriage in All 50 States
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 26, 2015. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) stands behind today’s 5-4 ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court in Obergefell v. Hodges, which affirms the right of same-gender couples to marry in all 50 states. “Every child needs stable, nurturing relationships to thrive, and marriage is one way[Read More…]
