New Fact Sheets Crunch Numbers for Nevada, Virginia, Arizona, Florida, Texas, Colorado, New Mexico Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–August 30, 2012. Today, while immigration reform and fiscal responsibility are under discussion at the Republican National Convention, the Center for American Progress released “The Consequences of Legalization Versus Mass Deportation,” outlining the economic[Read More…]
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NEW CHARTS: The State of America’s Middle Class
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 30, 2012. The middle class face a number of economic challenges. Incomes are stagnant or falling, while the costs of life’s necessities continue to rise, and the risks of falling behind grow. Still, some dispute that the middle class is struggling. The American Enterprise Institute argues there has[Read More…]
FACT CHECK: Factory Closing Ryan Cited Happened Under President Bush
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 30, 2012. FACT CHECK: Factory Closing Ryan Cited Happened Under President Bush Congressman Ryan and Mitt Romney never let the facts get in the way of a good narrative. And that certainly was the case tonight when Ryan blamed President Obama for a GM factory closing in Janesville, Wisconsin. [Read More…]
FACT CHECK: The Romney-Ryan Plan Would Turn Medicare Into Vouchers And Raise Costs For Seniors
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2012. FACT CHECK: The Romney-Ryan Plan Would Turn Medicare Into Vouchers And Raise Costs For Seniors Congressman Ryan is not telling the truth about Medicare. He and Mitt Romney would turn Medicare into a voucher system and could raise out of pocket costs for retirees by as[Read More…]
Wisconsin Retirees: Paul Ryan Would ‘Tear Seniors’ Safety Net to Shreds’
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2012. Tonight, Congressman Paul Ryan of Wisconsin accepted the Republican nomination for Vice President of the United States. Wisconsin retiree Tom Thornton offered this comment on his home state congressman: “Paul Ryan has been a leading voice in the worst Congress in history. His radical budget proposals[Read More…]
Veterans, National Security Experts Take Romney to Task For American Legion Speech
Portland, Oregon–(ENEWSPF)–VoteVets.org and the National Security Network (NSN) responded to the heavy political rhetoric imbued in Governor Romney’s speech at the American Legion convention Tuesday afternoon, and the invasion of neocon Bush Administration foreign policy speakers at the convention, like former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Ambassador John Bolton. Major[Read More…]
East Linconlnwood Meets With Village Officials
Commentary By Gary Kopycinski The Village of Park Forest held a neighborhood meeting in East Lincolnwood this evening. Over two hundred residents attended. I say "the Village of Park Forest held a neighborhood meeting" because members of village board, the mayor, department heads, and several police officers and detectives were[Read More…]
Over 100 College Professors Endorse Colorado Amendment 64
OREGON–(ENEWSPF)–August 28, 2012. It doesn’t take a genius to recognize that regulating marijuana like alcohol makes sense. But it certainly doesn’t hurt when more than 100 of them publicly acknowledge it. We’re proud to announce the endorsement of 100+ college professors from across Colorado and around the nation. These[Read More…]
Sierra Club: White House Releases New Car and Light Truck Fuel Efficiency and Carbon Pollution Standards
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 28, 2012. Today, the Obama administration finalized standards for model year 2017-2025 vehicles cutting carbon pollution to 163 grams per mile and achieving a fuel efficiency equivalent of 54.5 MPG by 2025. Combined with standards in place for 2012-2016 vehicles, the standards announced today will double the average[Read More…]
Haitians Struggle With the Costs Associated With Crime
ANN ARBOR, Mich.–(ENEWSPF)–August 28, 2012. As violent crime continues to rise in Haiti, more households are helping their children cope with the trauma as well as deal with burdensome funeral and burial costs, a new University of Michigan report indicated. Violent crimes were more common in densely packed zones[Read More…]
