Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 7, 2014. Today, Center for American Progress Economist Adam Hersh issued the following reaction to the announcement of January’s employment figures: Today’s jobs data confirm that underlying economic trends—not the weather—continue holding back U.S. labor markets. Jobs continue moving in the right direction but not fast enough to[Read More…]
Opinion
Love at the Office? When Relationships Go from Platonic to Romantic
New study examines how coworkers react to workplace romance Sean Horan is an assistant professor of relational communication in DePaul University’s College of Communication. He is the coauthor of a new study, “Love at the Office? Understanding Workplace Romance Disclosures and Reactions from the Coworker Perspective,” which was published in[Read More…]
Senate Committee Takes Up Controversial Logging Bills
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 6, 2014. The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee today will hold a hearing on the Oregon and California Land Grant Act of 2013 (S. 1784) and the National Forest Jobs and Management Act of 2014 (S. 1966). Both bills include extreme measures to promote or mandate logging,[Read More…]
Addressing the Challenges Facing Caregivers with Responsive Policy Solutions
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2014. At an event today with Dr. Jill Biden, the Center for American Progress released a new analysis on the challenges facing caregivers and policy solutions that can help address long-term care issues. “Family Matters: Caregiving in America” examines the scope of the challenges that result from the[Read More…]
Illinois Faith and Law Enforcement Leaders Applaud Republican Standards on Immigration Reform
Major Commitment from House Leadership Propels Reform Forward Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Following the release of House Republican standards for immigration reform, Illinois faith and law enforcement leaders are expressing support and calling on Congress to pass much-needed reform this year. The following are quotes from Illinois Bibles, Badges and Business leaders: Stanley Cooper, Executive[Read More…]
Is the TPP Dead? Have We Won?
MASSACHUSETTS—(ENEWSPF)—February 4, 2014. It has been 20 years since NAFTA, (North American free Trade agreement) went into effect with the promise of more equality, more jobs, and a better, more prosperous and peaceful world for all of us. Given that NAFTA has contributed to a world that is a negative[Read More…]
Chris Christie’s War on Judicial Independence
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2014. Gov. Chris Christie (R-NJ) has taken unprecedented action to pack the New Jersey Supreme Court with justices who will rule the way he wants, according to a new report released today by the Center for American Progress. As the George Washington Bridge scandal continues to unfold,[Read More…]
Hawaii: 66 Percent Of Voters Back Legalizing Cannabis
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 3, 2014. By Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director Hawaii voters overwhelmingly support legalizing and regulating the adult use of cannabis, according to just-released statewide survey data by QMark Research and commissioned by the Hawaii Drug Policy Action Group. Sixty-six percent of respondents said they endorsed legalizing cannabis, an[Read More…]
The Tragedy of Philip Seymour Hoffman: How We Can Prevent Overdose Deaths
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–February 2, 2014. By: Meghan Ralston: Drug Policy Alliance The suspected overdose death of Philip Seymour Hoffman is hitting millions of people, including myself, like a tsunami today. The story keeps unfolding and the tragedy just keeps compounding. Recent reports are suggesting that he was discovered with a needle in[Read More…]
CAP’s Neera Tanden on the Keystone XL Pipeline Environmental Impact Study
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2014. Today, the State Department released an environmental impact study on the Keystone XL pipeline project, which would transport crude oil from Alberta, Canada, to refineries on the Gulf Coast. This report is just one step in the approval process of the Keystone XL pipeline. After comment[Read More…]
