Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 13, 2013 – In response to the budget agreement passed by the U.S. House of Representatives yesterday, General President of LIUNA – the Laborers’ International Union of North America – Terry O’Sullivan issued the following statement: “While providing some relief from the sequester cuts, the budget agreement passed[Read More…]
Opinion
The Gun Debate after Newtown – Assessing 6 Key Claims About Background Checks
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 13, 2013. The tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School one year last December reignited the debate on whether to strengthen federal and state gun laws, in particular by expanding background checks. A new report, released today by the Center for American Progress, explores the trajectory of that debate, contextualizes[Read More…]
Food and Water Watch: Dallas Fracking Ordinance a Huge Step Forward in Oil Country
Statement of Eleanor Bravo, Southwest Organizer for Food & Water Watch Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)-December 12, 2013. “Food & Water Watch applauds the work of FracDallas and other community organizations whose work was instrumental in yesterday’s 9-6 City Council decision to enact restrictions on oil and gas drilling in Dallas. Thanks to[Read More…]
Environmental Working Group: Bill To Repeal Corn Ethanol Mandate Is a Welcome Step
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 12, 2013. Bipartisan legislation introduced today that would repeal the federal requirement to blend corn ethanol into gasoline is a welcome step toward reform of the biofuels program known as the Renewable Fuel Standard, EWG Policy Associate Alex Rindler said today. “EWG commends Sens. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.)[Read More…]
Statement by AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka on the Family and Medical Insurance Leave Act (FAMILY Act)
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 12, 2013. The AFL-CIO welcomes the introduction of the Family and Medical Insurance Leave Act (FAMILY Act), which will grant families access to the paid leave they so desperately need. The FAMILY Act is not just aimed at working mothers; it will improve job security for all families[Read More…]
Statement by AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka on Budget Deal
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 12, 2013. It is shocking that Republicans have refused to include an extension of unemployment benefits in today’s budget agreement. At the end of December, federal unemployment benefits will expire for 1.3 million jobless workers. Lawmakers must not desert these workers by going home for their own holidays[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans: Budget Agreement between Sen. Murray, Rep. Ryan Averts Shutdown, Still Much to Do
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 12, 2013. The two-year budget agreement unveiled by Sen. Patty Murray and Rep. Paul Ryan on Tuesday night will bring more certainty to the nation’s economy. The Alliance for Retired Americans is grateful that the deal was reached without cutting earned Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid benefits. However,[Read More…]
SEIU’s Henry on House/Senate Budget Deal
WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)–December 12, 2013 After House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan and Senate Budget Committee Chairwoman Patty Murray reach a budget agreement, Mary Kay Henry, President of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), issued the following statement: “This agreement allows Congress to move on to the important work that[Read More…]
SEIU: FAMILY Act Would Help Working Families
WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)–December 12, 2013. After the introduction of the Family and Medical Insurance Leave Act (FAMILY Act), Mary Kay Henry, President of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) issued the following statement: ”The FAMILY Act is a vital piece of legislation that would help working families, already struggling to[Read More…]
Why America Needs Sen. Gillibrand and Rep. DeLauro’s FAMILY Act
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 12, 2013. Today, Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) introduced the FAMILY Act of 2013, and the Center for American Progress released a package of analyses that make the case for why Americans need paid parental leave and illustrate the economic benefits of family and[Read More…]
