Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 26, 2014. Today, as congressional deliberations and meetings between President Barack Obama and his counterparts in Europe lay the groundwork for a U.S. response that simultaneously imposes sanctions on Russia and provides support to Ukraine, the Center for American Progress released a set of recommendations that should be[Read More…]
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Analysis of Italy’s New ‘Bulldozer’ Prime Minister Ahead of President Obama’s Visit
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 26, 2014. Today, as President Barack Obama prepares to meet with Italy’s new prime minister, Matteo Renzi, the Center for American Progress released an analysis highlighting his background and, more importantly, his plans to reform Italy’s politics and revive its struggling economy. “As progressive leaders, I hope that[Read More…]
Center for American Progress on Supreme Court’s Decision on Law Prohibiting Domestic Abusers from Possessing Guns
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 26, 2014. Today, the Supreme Court issued a decision in United States v. Castleman unanimously rejecting a challenge to the federal law prohibiting domestic abusers from possessing guns. Center for American Progress Associate Director for Crime and Firearms Policy Chelsea Parsons issued the following statement reacting to the[Read More…]
NEW WHITE HOUSE REPORT: The Impact of Raising the Minimum Wage on Women and the Importance of Ensuring a Robust Tipped Minimum Wage
“Most people who would get a raise if we raise the minimum wage are not teenagers on their first job – their average age is 35. A majority of lower-wage jobs are held by women. These Americans are working full-time, often supporting families, and if the minimum wage had kept[Read More…]
Poll: Marijuana Ballot Measures Likely To Increase Overall Voter
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—March 25, 2014. By Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director Marijuana-related initiatives are likely to increase voter turnout, according to polling data released by George Washington University. Nearly four out of ten participants in the nationwide survey said that they would be “much more likely” to go to the polls[Read More…]
Edward Snowden Statement on Administration’s NSA Reform Plan
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2014. The following is a statement from Edward Snowden provided to the American Civil Liberties Union, which is coordinating his legal advice and representation: “I believed that if the NSA’s unconstitutional mass surveillance of Americans was known, it would not survive the scrutiny of the courts, the[Read More…]
ACLU Optimistic on Administration’s NSA Reform Plan, Opposes New House Bill
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2014. The Obama administration will propose ending the NSA’s mass collection of phone records, instead requesting them from phone companies on an individual, court-approved basis. The companies would not be required to retain records longer than they already do. Also today, the leaders of the House Intelligence Committee[Read More…]
Center for American Progress on the Supreme Court’s Oral Arguments in Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc.
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2014. Today, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. and Conestoga Wood Specialties Corp. v. Sebelius. In response, Center for American Progress President Neera Tanden issued the following statement: The cases heard before the Supreme Court today will have far-reaching implications[Read More…]
NRDC: EPA Rescues Streams, Wetlands from Clean Water Limbo
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2014–The Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today proposed rules to restore Clean Water Act protections to streams and wetlands whose status had been thrown into question by court rulings and Bush administration actions. Following public comment, these rules will ensure that protections against[Read More…]
Earthjustice: Proposed Rule Will Help Clean Up America’s Dirty Waters
Rule will restore protections to the nation’s streams and wetlands Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2014. Today the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a rule to restore long-standing Clean Water Act protections to streams and many wetlands across the country. These protections, which stood for decades since Congress passed the Clean Water[Read More…]
