Day: November 22, 2011

SEIU on Super-Committee: Democrats Stand Up for Working People, Republicans Side with Corporations and Millionaires

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 21, 2011.  Mary Kay Henry, President of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), issued the following statement after the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction, or “Super-Committee,” did not reach an agreement: “Democrats on the Super-Committee stood their ground. They insisted that everyone in America pay their fair[Read More…]

AARP Reacts to Super Committee’s Announcement

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 21, 2011.  AARP Executive Vice President Nancy LeaMond offered the following statement in reaction to today’s announcement by the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction (‘super committee’): “AARP and our members recognize the urgent need and the daunting task in putting our nation’s finances on a more secure[Read More…]

How Congress Can Create an Economy that Works for Everyone

9 Ideas to Help the 99 Percent Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 21, 2011.  Today the Center for American Progress proposed nine steps that policymakers can take to immediately reduce economic inequality, get the nation’s economy back on track, and begin restoring the promise of the American Dream. The following are nine actions[Read More…]

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