Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 7, 2011 By Ruy Teixeira I reported last week on the public’s opposition to taking away collective bargaining rights for state workers. This week the signals from the public are even clearer. Poll after poll rolled in with the same basic finding—taking away collective bargaining rights is unacceptable[Read More…]
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The Real Heroes of the 1998 Budget Surplus: Clinton and His Economy
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 7, 2011. When Bill Clinton took office in January 1993, the federal budget deficit was projected to be $310 billion that year, or about 5 percent of GDP. The Congressional Budget Office was also projecting that five years later, in 1998, the federal budget would still be in[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Gillard of Australia After Bilateral Meeting
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 7, 2011 – 11:10 A.M. EST PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, I just want to provide a hearty welcome to Prime Minister Gillard, who I had a chance to meet during the ASEAN summit and the G20 summit, and was immediately charmed, as I’m sure at least a good chunk[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama Re: New Actions on Guantanamo Bay and Detainee Policy
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 7, 2011. “From the beginning of my Administration, the United States has worked to bring terrorists to justice consistent with our commitment to protect the American people and uphold our values. Today, I am announcing several steps that broaden our ability to bring terrorists to justice, provide[Read More…]
DOMA for Dummies
From the Human Rights Campaign: Last week , Bill Donius, a new member of the HRC Board of Directors, posted an important piece at The Huffington Post on the why everyone should know about the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), and why it is an unfair, unjust and outdated law.[Read More…]
Fact Sheet: New Actions on Guantánamo and Detainee Policy
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 7, 2011. In a speech nearly two years ago at the National Archives, the President advanced a four-part approach to closing the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, keeping our country safe, and upholding the law: (1) to bring detainees to justice in prosecutions in either federal civilian courts[Read More…]
Statement of the Attorney General Holder on Guantanamo Bay and Detainee Policy
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 7, 2011. Attorney General Eric Holder made the following statement today: As the Administration has long stated, it is essential that the government have the ability to use both military commissions and federal courts as tools to keep this country safe. Unfortunately, some in Congress have unwisely[Read More…]
Obama Administration Announces 2011 National Financial Capability Challenge
Challenge Prepares Students for Secure Financial Futures; Runs March 7 – April 8 WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—March 7, 2011. Today, high school-aged students across the country will begin taking an voluntary online exam as part of the 2011 National Financial Capability Challenge. The Challenge is designed to enhance the financial capability of high[Read More…]
U.S. Government Humanitarian Assistance for People Fleeing the Crisis in Libya
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—March 7, 2011. Remarks by David DiGiovanna, Deputy Counselor, Refugee and Migration Affairs. Allow me to thank Undersecretary General Amos, High Commissioner Guterres, and Director General Swing for their remarks today. I also want to thank, in particular, the Director General and the High Commissioner for their leadership and[Read More…]
Statement by Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Resumption of Military Commission Charges
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 7, 2011. “I have today rescinded my prior order suspending the filing of new military commission charges. I issued the prior order to permit the new administration time to conduct a comprehensive review of the status of each Guantanamo detainee. That review is now complete. In addition,[Read More…]
