Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 5, 2013. As private investors across the nation take advantage of the foreclosure crisis by purchasing tens of thousands of homes at bargain prices, often beating out potential homeowners who remain sidelined, a new report released today by the Center for American Progress calls on policymakers to closely[Read More…]
Opinion
New Analysis Reveals Regions with Larger Middle Classes Have More Economic Mobility
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–Septemer 4, 2013. A report released today by the Center for American Progress provides powerful new evidence that a strong middle class and economic opportunity go hand in hand. According to the report, regions with large middle classes have far more economic mobility than areas with small middle classes,[Read More…]
Center for American Progress Poverty Expert on USDA Household Food Security Data Release, Continued Food Insecurity
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 4, 2013. Today the U.S. Department of Agriculture released its annual Household Food Security report, which found that in 2012, one in five children lived in a household that did not have access to enough food for a healthy and active lifestyle. Additionally, today’s data release shows no[Read More…]
ACLU Urges the President to Obtain Official Congressional Authorization Before Taking Military Action in Syria
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 30, 2013. In a letter sent to the White House today, the American Civil Liberties Union urged President Obama to refrain from initiating military action in Syria until Congressional votes have occurred in both chambers, authorizing such use of military force. While the ACLU does not take a position[Read More…]
Center for Constitutional Rights Strongly Opposes U.S. Military Intervention in Syria
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–August 30, 2013 – In response to signals from the Obama administration that it will pursue U.S. military intervention in Syria in the wake of attacks last week, the Center for Constitutional Rights issued the following statement: We strongly oppose U.S. military intervention in Syria and urge the Obama[Read More…]
Consumer Confidence Eases in August 2013, Reflecting Economic Cross-currents
ANN ARBOR–(ENEWSPF)–August 30, 2013. Consumer confidence eased in August after reaching its highest level in six years in the prior month, according to University of Michigan economist Richard Curtin, director of the Thomson Reuters/U-M Surveys of Consumers. Conducted by the U-M Institute for Social Research since 1946, the surveys monitor[Read More…]
As the Nation Celebrates Labor Day, Latino Workers Still Disproportionately Affected by Unemployment, Low Wages and Financial Insecurity in Retirement
New report prescribes swift and broad solutions for Latino working families Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2013 –A new report released in honor of Labor Day by the AFL-CIO shows that four years after the Great Recession officially ended, Latino working families continue to be disproportionally affected by the weak economic recovery.[Read More…]
Marijuana Policy Project: DOJ Announces It Will Allow Marijuana Legalization to Move Forward in Colorado and Washington
WASHINGTON, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—August 29, 2013. At a press briefing Thursday, the U.S. Department of Justice announced it will allow Colorado and Washington to move forward with implementation of laws establishing state-regulated systems of marijuana production and distribution. For more details see http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/29/eric-holder-marijuana-washington-colorado-doj_n_3837034.html?1377797425 Statement from Dan Riffle, director of federal policies[Read More…]
ACLU: Same-Sex Married Couples Nationwide to Receive Federal Tax Recognition
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2013. The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service announced today that legally married gay and lesbian couples will be recognized as married for federal tax purposes even if the couples live in or move to a state that does not recognize marriage for same-sex couples. The Treasury and[Read More…]
ACLU: Dept. of Justice Won’t Interfere in State Laws Legalizing Marijuana
Critical Support for Sensible Drug Laws NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2013. Today U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder made clear that the Department of Justice would not interfere with states that legalize and strictly regulate marijuana use and possession for adults. The Department of Justice issued a policy guidance today in furtherance[Read More…]
