Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 12, 2011. When House Budget Committee chairman Paul Ryan (R-WI) released the Republican budget for fiscal year 2012 last week he said it was more than a budget—it was a “cause.” He’s right. The House Republican budget continues the conservative attempt to end Medicare as we know it,[Read More…]
Opinion
Three Out Of Four Americans Support Legalizing Medical Marijuana In Their State
New York, NY–(ENEWSPF)–April 8, 2011. Some three out of four (74 percent) Americans believe that marijuana should be legalized as a ‘medical treatment’ option in their state, according to an online Harris Interactive poll of 3,171 adults. By contrast, fewer than half of respondents (42 percent) say that they support[Read More…]
AARP Letter to Lawmakers: Budget Proposal Undermines Vital Programs for Older Americans
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 7, 2011. AARP Executive Vice President Nancy LeaMond yesterday wrote to members of the House Budget Committee to voice the Association’s concerns with the budget proposal released yesterday by Chairman Paul Ryan. Among its provisions, the proposal would drive up costs for people in Medicare, take away needed coverage[Read More…]
Sierra Club: U.S. House Shills for Polluters, Endangering Americans’ Health
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 7, 2011. The U.S. House of Representatives today passed H.R. 910, the “Energy Tax Prevention Act.” The bill was introduced by Rep. Fred Upton, Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce committee. In response, Sierra Club Executive Director Michael Brune made the following statement: “Though we are appalled[Read More…]
Audubon President David Yarnold Comments on Clean Air Act
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 7, 2011. The following remarks are attributed to Audubon President David Yarnoid. “The U.S. Senate has given all Americans good reason to be heartened and hopeful. A majority stood up for clean air. They rejected the cynical, shortsighted assault that’s raging in the Capitol – threatening vital environmental[Read More…]
The Importance and Promise of American Manufacturing
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 7, 2011. Today the Center for American Progress released the report “The Importance and Promise of American Manufacturing: Why It Matters if We Make It in America and Where We Stand Today,” by Michael Ettlinger and Kate Gordon, examining where the United States remains competitive in manufacturing at[Read More…]
Congressman Ryan’s Unbelievable Path to Prosperity
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 6, 2011. The budget put forth by Congressman Paul Ryan (R-WI) for fiscal year 2012 beginning in October makes fantastical claims about its impact on investment, economic growth, and jobs. Rep. Ryan is basing claims of incredible economic benefits from his 2012-2021 budget proposal—that cuts taxes for the[Read More…]
ACLU: Obama Administration Will Prosecute 9/11 Suspects In Broken Military Commissions System
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–April 4, 2011. In a move that undermines civil liberties and the rule of law, the Obama administration today announced that it will prosecute the suspects accused of planning the 9/11 attacks in the Guantánamo military commissions system. In one of the first acts of his new presidency, President[Read More…]
Owning Racism In America, American Style
All of us, regardless of our race, gender or ethnicity, need to talk about racism in America. We need to talk about owning racism.
Statement of Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis on March Employment Numbers
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 1, 2011. Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis issued the following statement on the March 2011 Employment Situation report released today: “Our nation’s labor market improved notably in the month of March. Nonfarm payroll employment increased by 216,000, and the unemployment rate decreased to 8.8 percent. Over the last[Read More…]
