OREGON–(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2013. 2013 isn’t even a month old, and already we’re seeing numerous senators and representatives across the country ride the wave of reformation that was generated in November 2012. Since Washington and Colorado put the question of marijuana regulation on the ballot, more and more state leaders have[Read More…]
Opinion
U.S. Voters Favor Carbon Tax By 4-to-1 Margin
Cutting social spending not the way to deal with budget problems WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2013. Sixty-seven percent of Americans would rather see the government tax carbon pollution rather than cut spending as a way of solving our budget problems. This is the result of a national survey of 1,000 voters by[Read More…]
Budget Cuts Set Funding Path to Historic Lows
Washignton, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 29, 2013. Federal investments in an array of vital and widely supported programs, benefits, and public protections are projected to decline by the year 2017 to unprecedented levels, according to a new analysis released today by the Center for American Progress. The analysis, authored by CAP’s Tax and[Read More…]
ACLU Responds to President Obama’s Immigration Announcement
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–January 29, 2013. “The President’s plan to work with Congress on a roadmap to citizenship is a clear indication that addressing our country’s immigration problems is a top priority of his second term,” said Anthony D. Romero, Executive Director of the ACLU. “While there are components of the Senate plan[Read More…]
NRDC: Sandy Relief Helps Victims Recover, But Also Impedes Protection of Oceans and Lands
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–January 29, 2013 – The U.S. Senate yesterday approved a $50 billion Hurricane Sandy relief bill already passed by the U.S. House, sending the measure to the President for his signature. Scott Slesinger, legislative director for the Natural Resources Defense Council, issued this statement: “This bill will help tens of[Read More…]
Gross Job Gains and Gross Job Losses Increased in Second Quarter 2012
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 29, 2013. From March 2012 to June 2012 gross job gains from opening and expanding private sector establishments were 7.0 million, an increase of 69,000 from the previous quarter, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over this period, gross job losses from closing and contracting private[Read More…]
ACLU Urges Congress to Pass Paycheck Fairness Act
Bill Ensures Women Would Receive Equal Pay for Equal Work WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–January 29, 2013. On the fourth anniversary of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, the American Civil Liberties Union is urging members of Congress to support and pass the Paycheck Fairness Act (S. 84/H.R. 377) – the next step in[Read More…]
Park Forest Mayor & Mrs. Ostenburg Endorse Robin Kelly for Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District
Democratic Primary Election to be Held on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 29, 2013. On Tuesday, February 26, several individuals will be listed on the ballot in the Democratic Primary Election to succeed former Congressman Jesse L. Jackson Jr. as U.S. Representative from Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District. I[Read More…]
Senators Trotter, Raoul, Hunter Endorse Kelly for Congress
Matteson, IL–(ENEWSPF)–January 29, 2013. A group of three state Senators including Senator Donne Trotter, who was a candidate for the Second Congressional district, today endorsed Robin Kelly for Congress. In addition to Senator Trotter, Senator Kwame Raoul, and Majority Whip Mattie Hunter also endorsed the campaign today. “Robin Kelly is[Read More…]
CDC Releases Data on Interpersonal and Sexual Violence by Sexual Orientation
Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2013. The first set of national prevalence data on intimate partner violence (IPV), sexual violence (SV), and stalking victimization by sexual orientation was released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The study found that lesbians and gay men reported IPV and SV over their[Read More…]
