NRDC is ‘’Extremely Troubled’’ by Proposal to Move Agency to Interior WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2012. The following is a statement from Frances Beinecke, president of the Natural Resources Defense Council, on the government reorganization plan announced by President Obama. “Streamlining government to better serve the American people is a worthy undertaking.[Read More…]
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For Durable Solutions to Recent South Sudan Violence, Four Issues Are Key: Enough Project
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2012. As reports continue to emerge concerning the aftermath of a recent resurgence of inter-communal violence between the Lou-Nuer and Murle communities of Jonglei state, the government of the Republic of South Sudan, supported by the international community, must redouble its efforts to address the more systemic causes[Read More…]
State Department Report on Haiti: Two Years Later
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2012. Two years after a powerful earthquake devastated Haiti, significant progress has been made, particularly over the past year. There is much left to do, and the success of Haiti’s recovery will ultimately be up to the Haitians themselves. The United States Government (USG) and its international partners[Read More…]
U.S. Chamber Launches Distortion Campaign on Keystone XL Pipeline
NRDC: It’s Time to Come Clean with the American People Washington–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2012. The following is a statement by Frances Beinecke, president of the Natural Resources Defense Council, in response to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s disinformation campaign on the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline: “We welcome the Chamber to the[Read More…]
People’s Park Pizza delivered to BNY MELLON by Occupy Boston/ Solidarity w. Occ Pittsburgh (Video)
People’s Park Pizza delivered to BNY MELLON by Occupy Boston/ Solidarity w. Occ Pittsburgh
Why I’m leaving the Republican Party…and Endorsing President Obama
Jeff Wartman (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Commentary By Jeff Wartman I’m leaving the Republican Party. No longer can I say with a clear conscience that the Republican Party is focused on solving problems that will benefit average Americans. Solving problems is about pragmatically viewing data to decide upon the most effective public[Read More…]
Department of Justice Access to Justice Initiative Issues Report to Assist Foreclosure Mediation Programs
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 10, 2012. The Access to Justice Initiative today released Foreclosure Mediation: Emerging Research and Evaluation Practices, a report resulting from a March 7, 2011, workshop with dozens of foreclosure mediation program stakeholders and researchers. Foreclosure mediation programs, in which a neutral third-party facilitates negotiations between a lender and[Read More…]
President Obama’s Visit to EPA Highlights Public Support for Clean Air, Water and Health Protections
NRDC: ‘’A Breath of Fresh Air after Year-Long Assault on Agency’’ WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–January 10, 2012, The following is a statement by Frances Beinecke, president of the Natural Resources Defense Council, on President Obama’s visit this afternoon to honor the men and women of the Environmental Protection Agency: “The president is highlighting[Read More…]
New Romney Ad: Believe in Capitalism (Video)
Commentary Obama disliked the video already, because he believes in capitalism a lot more than Romney.
Will Medical Marijuana Supporters Vote For Anyone Other Than Obama In 2012?
OREGON–(ENEWSPF)–January 9, 2012. As a long time member of the Oregon Medical Marijuana Program, I can tell you first hand that most of the medical marijuana community in Oregon is not happy with Barack Obama. In fact I would go as far as saying that most of the OMMP hate[Read More…]
