Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 26, 2011. It is a tremendous dishonor to America when the voices for the powerless are suppressed by the powerful – the top 1%. We are extremely alarmed by the increasing number of arrests of peaceful protestors across the country and call on elected leaders to stop ordering[Read More…]
Day: October 26, 2011
Occupy Boston: Students Call for Walkout
Boston, MA–(ENEWSPF)–October 26, 2011—The Occupy Boston Students Working Group has called for a city-wide walkout, rally, and march on Monday, October 31. Each campus will organize to walk out of class in time to all convene at the gazebo in Boston Commons at 1 pm. The rally in the Commons[Read More…]
Occupy Wall Street Takes On Health Insurance Industry
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–Oct. 26, 2011, 1:28 p.m. EST Wall Street’s control of health care is exposed in a march/speak-out today that starts at the offices of Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield, a subsidiary of WellPoint, the largest publicly-traded health insurance company. We are gathering at Liberty Square at 3pm and marching at[Read More…]
Occupy Wall Street: Solidarity with Oakland – Exposing Police Lies
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–October 26, 2011 – 3:14 p.m. EST Yesterday evening, and throughout the night, the city of Oakland and its police department continued their crusade against free assembly. Protesters who went to reoccupy the space at the Oakland Library were met with heavily armed riot police, with tear gas, with[Read More…]
New Report Highlights GMOs’ False Promises and Failed Technologies
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 26, 2011. A new report highlights scientific research and empirical experiences around the globe that demonstrate the failure of genetically modified (GM) seeds and crops to deliver on their advertised promises to increase yields, reduce pesticide usage, and tolerate drought with “climate ready” traits. A Global Citizens Report[Read More…]
We Can’t Wait: Obama Administration to Lower Student Loan Payments for Millions of Borrowers
Actions Offer Recent Graduates an Opportunity to Consolidate Loans and Reduce Interest Rates WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 25, 2011. Today, the Obama Administration announced it is taking steps to increase college affordability by making it easier to manage student loan debt. The announcement is part of a series of executive actions to[Read More…]
FACT SHEET: “Help Americans Manage Student Loan Debt”
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 25, 2011. The Administration has made historic investments in Pell Grants and the American Opportunity Tax Credit to help make college more affordable for millions of current and future students. While college remains an excellent investment for most students, debt may discourage some potential students from enrolling, keeping[Read More…]
IDVA to Host ‘Helping Our Hometown Heroes’ Veterans Benefits Fair October 27th in Mattoon
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–October 26, 2011. The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) is hosting a free Helping Our Hometown Heroes benefits fair for veterans on Thursday, October 27th at the Mattoon VFW Post 4325 at 1220 South 19th Street, Mattoon, Ill. The fair will bring federal, state and local agencies and organizations[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, October 26, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 26, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. Edward S. Grace, 39, of South Dartmouth, Mass., died Oct. 23 in Silver Spring, Md., from a non-combat illness. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 182nd Infantry[Read More…]
Tahrir Square and Occupy Wall Street Unite. Oct. 25
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 25, 2011, 5:35 pm Since Adbusters original call to action in July—which asked “Are you ready for a Tahrir moment?”—organizers hoped Occupy Wall Street would be an American extension of the nonviolent movement that brought down Mubarak in Egypt earlier this year. Now the folks occupying Liberty Plaza and[Read More…]
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