Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–November 13, 2012. A report released today by Center for American Progress studied how state departments of education have implemented new teacher evaluation systems. The report found that many states lack the capacity to fully support the new systems, while others have scored some important successes and are on[Read More…]
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SEIU: In Recognition of Veteran’s Day
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 11, 2012. Following is a statement by SEIU President Mary Kay Henry in recognition of Veteran’s Day. “Every day, we wake up in a free nation thanks to the brave men and women who put everything on the line to serve our country. We owe our gratitude to[Read More…]
On the Heels of Historic Marijuana Legalization in Colorado and Washington, ‘GONE TO POT’ Kickstarter Campaign is Live!
Indie film’s 22,000-plus Facebook fans get engaged Los Angeles—(ENEWSPF)—November 9, 2012. With historic legalization votes in Colorado and Washington, marijuana is going mainstream. The pot trend is also blazing in pop culture: GONE TO POT THE MOVIE has steadily built a base of more than 22,000 fans on Facebook, and[Read More…]
President Obama Right to Focus on Jobs, Growth and Middle Class Tax Cuts
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 9, 2012. After President Obama laid out his plan to avoid the impending “fiscal cliff,” Mary Kay Henry, President of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), issued the following statement: “In the wake of President’s re-election, his call for bipartisan solutions to our nation’s economic challenges is the[Read More…]
AARP Opposes Social Security Benefit Cut as Part of Lame Duck Deficit Discussions
WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)–November 9, 2012. Yesterday, AARP sent a letter to members of Congress and the President opposing the deficit proposal that would reduce Social Security benefits by adopting the Chained Consumer Price Index (CCPI). In last year’s deficit discussion AARP took a similar position. The letter follows a report[Read More…]
The Return of the Obama Coalition: A Demographic Analysis of Election 2012 Results
Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–November 8, 2012. The Center for American Progress today released an analysis, titled “The Return of the Obama Coalition,” detailing how a potent mix of demographics, a steadily improving economy, a clear rejection of the GOP’s extreme conservatism, and an embrace of pragmatic progressive policies on social and[Read More…]
Sneed Exclusive: Jesse Jackson Jr. in plea deal talks with feds, sources say
From Michael Sneed at the Chicago Sun-Times: Sneed has learned U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., who handily won re-election Tuesday despite a lengthy stay at Mayo Clinic for depression and bipolar disorder, is in the midst of plea discussions with the feds probing his alleged misuse of campaign funds. More at[Read More…]
Voters Reject Romney Economics, Favor Rebuilding Middle Class, Investing in America, Nationwide Election Night Survey Finds
Union Voters Supported Obama 65-33, Build Firewall in Key Battlegrounds Full poll results :http://bit.ly/RWgUce Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 7, 2012 – Yesterday it was voters’ turn to speak and the message they sent as they re-elected the President was unmistakable: It’s time to rebuild the middle class and invest in America. According[Read More…]
LIUNA Congratulates Barack Obama and Joe Biden on Re-Election; Urges Congress to Work With President for Robust Economic Growth
String of Senate Victories Shows Rejection of Extremist Tea Party Agenda Despite Avalanche of Corporate Cash Poured into Election Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 7, 2012 – LIUNA – the half-million member Laborers’ International Union of North America – today congratulated President Obama and Vice President Biden on their re-election and urged Congress[Read More…]
Audubon President and CEO David Yarnold Comments on Election Night 2012
New York–(ENEWSPF)–November 7, 2012. As 2012 election results were tallied last night across the nation, National Audubon Society President and CEO David Yarnold issued the following statement: “The October surprise was a wake-up call on climate change. Period. Americans are yet again ahead of their leaders: They’re worried and they want someone[Read More…]
