WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—November 21, 2013. Today’s action by Senate Democrats is a last resort to help our government function. Between filibusters, government shutdowns and holding presidential nominations hostage, the GOP has been determined since President Obama’s election and re-election to stymie his ability to govern. The president should have the right to[Read More…]
Opinion
Brennan Center for Justice: Ending Rampant Filibuster Abuse Vital
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–November 21, 2013. After the Senate’s vote today limiting filibusters on presidential nominees, the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law released the following statement from President Michael Waldman: “The Senate’s action today is a significant step to help overcome government dysfunction. The Senate’s proper role is[Read More…]
SEIU: Majority Leader Reid Right to End Era of Obstructionism
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 21, 2013. After the U.S. Senate voted to end the ability of a minority of Senators to block most Presidential nominees by using the filibuster, Mary Kay Henry, President of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) issued the following statement: “We fully support Majority Leader Reid’s action to[Read More…]
Statement by AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka on Senate Rules Reform
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 21, 2013. Time and again, Republican Senators have put political obstruction ahead of what’s best for America. Their unprecedented abuse of the Senate rules is a naked attempt to nullify the last election by denying President Obama his picks for critical judicial and executive branch posts. But the[Read More…]
Center for American Progress; Tom Perriello on the Senate’s Move to Reform the Filibuster
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 21, 2013. In response to the Senate’s move to reform Senate rules and allow most presidential nominations to be confirmed by a simple majority vote, the Center for American Progress’s Tom Perriello issued the following statement: Today’s vote to reform the Senate rules is a victory for the American[Read More…]
NRDC: Reckless Energy Bills Would Let Oil and Gas Industry Write the Rules
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 21, 2013) – The U.S. House this week has passed three energy bills, H.R. 1900, 1965 and 2728, that would undermine protection of public lands, stifle public engagement, rush natural gas pipeline approvals without regard for clean air and water, and weaken safety oversight of fracking. David Goldston, director[Read More…]
MSNBC’s Chris Hayes Video Panel: Politicians and Substance Abuse
Chris Hayes and the panel talk about the perception of substance abusers against the reality. Source: MSNBC
Center for American Progress Brief Examines Proposals to Reset the Trillion-Dollar Student-Debt Problem
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 21, 2013. With a rising number of graduates becoming financially delinquent under massive student-loan debt, the Center for American Progress released a report today examining problems in the federal student-loan system and the economic implications of a Millennial generation unable to recover from higher-education costs. The report also reviews pending congressional proposals[Read More…]
Four Reasons Why Sequestration Will Get Worse in 2014
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 21, 2013. Sequestration is already a disaster for the American people, but according to a new report released today by the Center for American Progress, a number of factors will make the impact of sequestration worse in 2014. “Sequestration cuts have already damaged our economy and eliminated hundreds[Read More…]
ACLU Comment on GAO Report on Sexual Abuse in Immigration Detention
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 20, 2013. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report today entitled, “Additional Actions Could Strengthen DHS Efforts to Address Sexual Abuse.” Among the noteworthy report findings are that only 7 percent of 215 allegations of sexual assault in immigration detention facilities from 2010 to 2012 were substantiated, which[Read More…]
