Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 19, 2014. Today, as coal and utility companies once again predict that carbon pollution limits would result in skyrocketing electricity rates, the Center for American Progress released an analysis proving that their record as prognosticators is quite poor. The power industry’s past predictions of doom were wrong—16 percent[Read More…]
Opinion
Why a Melting Arctic Could Sink the Global Economy
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 19, 2014. Today, after Secretary of State John Kerry called climate change in the Arctic “one of the most obvious shared challenges facing the planet today,” the Center for American Progress released an analysis detailing why the United States needs to take the lead on reining in climate[Read More…]
As Winter Finally Melts, What’s Next?
The last of this winter’s ice I was tripping over all winter. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Commentary By Gary Kopycinski There it is. The beast. Broken, defeated, at last. This lonely piece of ice is all that remains of the endless mountains, the glaciers (it seems), I was tripping over all[Read More…]
The Most Powerful Painting I Have Ever Seen… And How it Freed Someone From Prison
NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—March 18, 2014. My good friend and colleague, Anthony Papa, found his passion for art while serving a 15-to-life sentence in Sing-Sing. Papa painted hundreds of pieces while behind bars, but one of them stands out and is the most powerful painting I have ever seen. Papa’s self-portrait, “15[Read More…]
RAND Study: Marijuana Use Rises While Consumption Of Cocaine, Methamphetamine Falls
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—March 18, 2014. By Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director A rise in the self-reported consumption of cannabis during the years 2006 to 2010 corresponds with a significant decline in Americans’ use of cocaine and methamphetamine during this same time period, according to a new RAND study commissioned by the[Read More…]
Teens More Likely to Drive Under the Influence After Riding with an Impaired Driver
Discover the findings on teens impaired by alcohol and drugs, and their correlation with teens witnessing adults driving impaired.
Center for American Progress’ Julia Gordon on the Johnson-Crapo Housing Finance Reform Draft Bill
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 17, 2014. Last night, the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs released a 442-page discussion draft of legislation to overhaul the nation’s housing finance system. The draft bill would wind down Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and replace them with a system under which the government[Read More…]
CAP Experts on HHS Taking Action to Remedy Insurance Discrimination Against Same-Sex Spouses
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 14, 2014. Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, or HHS, released new guidance clarifying that the Affordable Care Act prohibits insurers from discriminating against same-sex spouses who wish to purchase health coverage as a family. The announcement comes in the wake of cases from states[Read More…]
Statement by AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka on Senate Unemployment Insurance Deal
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 13, 2014. If the Senate acts swiftly and responsibly it looks like 2 million jobless Americans may be closer to getting relief in the form of emergency unemployment insurance. We will have to look closely at what a final deal looks like and whether it adds additional burden[Read More…]
SEIU: Expanding Overtime Pay; Another Step Forward for Workers
WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)–March 13, 2014. After President Obama announced an executive order that would expand overtime pay to more workers, Mary Kay Henry, President of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) issued the following statement: “Today’s action by the President is one more step in the right direction for workers[Read More…]
