Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 5, 2012. Yesterday the Center for American Progress convened a panel to discuss the potential ramifications of the Supreme Court decision on the constitutionality of Arizona’s S.B. 1070, which among other things requires the police to ask for documentation from anyone they have a reasonable suspicion of being[Read More…]
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Shooting of Elmo. Yes, Elmo (Audio)
This is still my all-time favorite The Onion Radio reports.
Sierra Club Statement on Pennsylvania’s Approval of Pollution Controls at Homer City Coal Plant
Pittsburgh, PA–(ENEWSPF)–April 3, 2012. Today the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection approved plans to install a $725 million pollution control system at the Homer City coal fired power plant in Indiana County. In response, Randy Francisco, Sierra Club’s Organizing Representative for the region issued the following statement: “The Department of[Read More…]
USW: Shutdown of Philadelphia-Area Refineries Threatens Country’s National, Economic Security
USW President Leo W. Gerard Again Requests FAA, FTC Investigation of Closures Philadelphia–(ENEWSPF)–April 3, 2012. USW Local 10-234 President Denis Stephano submitted testimony March 30 to the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence about the threat to the country’s national and economic security posed by the permanent shutdown[Read More…]
‘American Lives at Risk’ Report Highlights Painful Impact of Federal ‘Regulatory Reform’
Washington DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 3, 2012. A new report by Demos and the U.S. PIRG (Public Interest Research Group) finds that Americans’ lives, health and livelihoods would be put at risk if so called “regulatory reform” proposals now being considered by the U.S. Congress were to become law, slowing or stopping the[Read More…]
Sierra Club and Clean Water Action Endorse Elizabeth Warren for U.S. Senate
BOSTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 2, 2012. Today, The Sierra Club and Clean Water Action, among the largest and most influential grassroots environmental organizations in the country, endorsed Elizabeth Warren in the United States Senate race in Massachusetts, saying that she will be a leader in promoting clean energy investments and environmental protection, who[Read More…]
AFSCME Wisconsin: ‘Governor Scott Walker Has Egg On His Face’
Statement of AFSCME Wisconsin in response to the ruling by the Federal Court in Wisconsin on Act 10 Madison, WI–(ENEWSPF)–April 2, 2012. “After Friday’s decision by the Federal Court in Wisconsin, Governor Scott Walker has egg on his face. His budget repair bill, which strips the rights of working people[Read More…]
Marijuana Prohibition Is No April Fool’s Day Joke
When It Comes To Marijuana Prohibition, The April Fool’s Day Joke Is On Us OREGON–(ENEWSPF)–April 1, 2012. Ending marijuana prohibition is a serious issue. However, politicians are rarely willing to take the issue seriously. Some of the stuff that comes out of their mouths would suggest that they are joking,[Read More…]
Congregations, Labor, Students, Environmentalists, and Community leaders Call on the 99% to Move Our Money During Bank Shareholder Meetings
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 39, 2012. So many of us in the 99% are struggling to support our families and to climb out from under the weight of massive debt. We worry about the health and economic security of our communities, our country, and our planet. At the same time, the nation’s[Read More…]
New Low: Deadbeat Congressman Joe Walsh Insults Veterans’ Sacrifice
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)–March 30, 2012. In an appalling new low, Congressman Joe Walsh yesterday slammed his opponent Tammy Duckworth’s military service. Walsh told Politico, “What else has she done? Female, wounded veteran … ehhh.” Duckworth served as a Black Hawk helicopter pilot in Iraq in 2004, and lost her legs and[Read More…]
