American Flags Removed by Bain for Chinese Workers PENNSYLVANIA—(ENEWSPF)—October 14, 2012. Progressive talk show host Ed Schultz spoke with United Steelworkers (USW) International President Leo W. Gerard about Mitt Romney and Bain Capital who are profiting by selling out American workers by shipping U.S. jobs to China. This is not[Read More…]
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SEIU: Vice President Biden Stands Up for Middle Class
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 12, 2012. After tonight’s Vice Presidential debate, Mary Kay Henry, President of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), issued the following statement: “Vice President Biden summed up the dangerous policies that Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan are trying to sell the American people in one word – Malarkey![Read More…]
Paul Ryan Threatens a Bleak Future for Abortion Rights in a Romney-Ryan Administration
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 12, 2012. Nancy Keenan, president of NARAL Pro-Choice America, blasted Mitt Romney’s anti-choice running mate, Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI), for the extreme views he articulated during last night’s debate that would outlaw abortion except in the most extreme circumstances. “Ryan’s responses to questions about whether women should have[Read More…]
AFL-CIO Calls on Clear Channel to Take Down Voter Suppression Billboards in Ohio
OHIO–(ENEWSPF)–October 12, 2012. Statement from AFL-CIO Executive Vice President Arlene Holt Baker and Ohio AFL-CIO Secretary Treasurer Pierrette “Petee” Talley: “Every election year we see offensive, underhanded tactics by groups who don’t want everyone to have access to the voting booth. This year, intimidating billboards that point out voter fraud[Read More…]
FACT CHECK: Romney-Ryan Too Extreme on Women’s Health
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 12, 2012 As Congressman Ryan highlighted last night, he and Mitt Romney are too extreme on the critical issue of women’s health. In the House, Ryan worked with Todd Akin to narrow the definition of rape and outlaw abortion for rape and incest victims. And Romney-Ryan believe women’s health[Read More…]
Fact Check: Vice Presidential Debate
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 12, 2012. FACT CHECK: Romney’s 5 Point Plan Would Not Create Jobs In tonight’s debate, Congressman Ryan cited Mitt Romney’s 5-point economic plan and said that it would help create jobs. He wasn’t telling the truth. Independent economists have said that Romney’s plans could slow the economic recovery and[Read More…]
Reviews From Last Night’s Vice Presidential Debate Are In
Biden: ‘Controlled’…’Hung Ryan out to dry’… ‘Stronger’…’Lots of nitty gritty details’ Ryan: ‘Didn’t do anything positive’… ‘Missed opportunity’ … ‘Visibly Gulped’… ‘Hard put to answer’ CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 12, 2012. George Stephanopoulos: “Over the course of the debate, more of the issues fell in Biden’s corner, he was able to take control[Read More…]
Missouri: Regulating Cannabis In State Would Produce $149 Million Annually In Savings And Revenue
Boston, MA–(ENEWSPF)–October 11, 2012 Legalizing and regulating the production and distribution of cannabis in Missouri for adults would produce $149 million annually in combined statewide savings and revenue, according to an economic analysis published Wednesday. The white paper, entitled “The Budgetary Implications of Legalizing Marijuana in Missouri,” is co-authored by[Read More…]
Melissa Etheridge: ‘Vote YES on Amendment 64’
New Ad With Melissa Etheridge: Yes On 64 OREGON–(ENEWSPF)–October 11, 2012. Grammy award-winning musician Melissa Etheridge has recorded a radio ad that will begin airing this week throughout Colorado. In it, she explains why she supports Amendment 64, and I found it to be extremely moving and persuasive. I hope[Read More…]
AARP Statement on Tonight’s Vice Presidential Debate
Danville, KY–(ENEWSPF)–October 11, 2012. AARP, a sponsor of activities at all four of the 2012 Presidential and Vice Presidential debates, released the following statement ahead of tonight’s debate. AARP Senior Vice President John Hishta said: “Before tonight’s debate AARP held a thought-provoking conversation on the campus of Centre College about[Read More…]
