Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 26, 2012. On July 1 the interest rate on federally subsidized Stafford Loans will double from 3.4 percent to 6.8 percent if Congress doesn’t act. Though this rate hike will have devastating consequences on more than 7 million students nationwide who currently hold a Stafford Loan, change will[Read More…]
Opinion
The Share of Families With an Unemployed Person Fell to 11.5% in 2011
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 26, 2012. In 2011, 11.5 percent of families included an unemployed person, falling from a peak of 12.4 percent in 2010, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Of the nation’s 78.4 million families, 79.8 percent had at least one employed member in 2011. These data on[Read More…]
Less Poverty Make People More Equal, or Not
Economic growth and higher standards of living can spur inequality Disparities within nations can lead to political upheaval and social unrest Equal opportunity often improves a country’s overall welfare India’s booming economy has lifted millions out of poverty. Wealth disparities appear to be growing as well. WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 25, 2012 –[Read More…]
Statement by AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka on Arizona’s SB1070 Two-Year Anniversary
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 25, 2012. Two years ago this week, Arizona’s Governor Brewer signed into law SB1070, an anti-immigrant law that has, unfortunately, served as a model for legislation passed by several other state legislatures. The results have been shattering – these laws are tearing families apart and destroying the hopes[Read More…]
New Assessment for Universities Will Help Veteran Students Transition from Combat to the Classroom
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 25, 2012. Today the Center for American Progress released a report exploring ways in which colleges and universities can support student veterans’ retention and academic success. The report presents a new assessment tool that will provide higher education institutions and policymakers a way to evaluate campus environments for[Read More…]
Enough Project Statement on Atrocities Prevention Board
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 23, 2012. Following President Obama’s rollout of the Atrocities Prevention Board on Monday, the Enough Project released this statement: This is a positive step that harnesses the broad resources of the government to make the phrase ‘never again’ more than a slogan. It recognizes that addressing mass atrocities[Read More…]
AARP Statement on 2012 Social Security and Medicare Trustees’ Reports
Reports underscore the need for a national conversation on strengthening retirement security for Americans. WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 24, 2012. AARP Executive Vice President Nancy LeaMond offered the following statement in reaction to the Social Security and Medicare Trustees’ reports released today: “For the millions of Americans who have paid into Social Security[Read More…]
Social Security Panic Unwarranted: Report Sets Stage for Improved Benefits
Statement of NOW President Terry O’Neill Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 23, 2012. Trustees for the Social Security Trust Fund report today that the program can pay full benefits through 2033 — three years less than projected in 2011, due primarily to the continuing high unemployment rate. As usual, we can count on[Read More…]
Sierra Club Praises Designation of Fort Ord National Monument
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 20, 2012. President Obama today will designate the nation’s newest national monument, Fort Ord National Monument in California. From 1902 to 1994, Fort Ord served as a unit garrison site and basic training base for Army soldiers who served in America’s conflicts from the Spanish-American War to Operation[Read More…]
Sign A Marijuana Reform Petition On 4/20
Make Sure To Support Marijuana Reform On April 20th OREGON–(ENEWSPF)–April 20, 2012. I hope your 4/20 week is going well. Mine is going very well. Maybe a little too well; I forgot to post a picture of my new bubbler that I purchased! Yesterday I said I was going to buy[Read More…]
