Letter Signed By 18 Members Of Illinois Congressional Delegation Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 8, 2012. U.S. Reps. Randy Hultgren (IL-14) and Jesse Jackson, Jr. (IL-2) yesday released the following statement after sending a letter to Illinois Governor Pat Quinn regarding the potential state changes to the tax-exempt status of non-profit hospitals. “Across[Read More…]
Day: March 8, 2012
LIUNA Endorses President Obama for Second Term as President
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 8, 2012 – The General Executive Board of LIUNA – the Laborers International Union of North America – has endorsed Barack Obama for a second term as President. The endorsement comes after a unanimous vote of the union’s board on Wednesday. “President Obama has earned a second term[Read More…]
Bread and Roses Centennial: A Symbol for International Women’s Day
Pitssburgh, PA–(ENEWSPF)–March 8, 2012. Statement by United Steel Workers (USW) International President Leo W. Gerard: “This is International Women’s Day, and four days from now is the centennial of the Bread and Roses victory by women woolen mill workers in Lawrence, Mass. “The triumph in Lawrence established a credo for[Read More…]
The Damage is Done: Romney Nose-Dives with Latino Voters
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 8, 2012. SEIU Secretary-Treasurer Eliseo Medina yesterday issued the following statement regarding the Univision News/ABC/Latino Decisions and Fox News Latino polls: “If Mitt Romney is reveling in Super Tuesday results, he should stop. A new Fox News Latino poll found only 14 percent of Latino voters would vote for[Read More…]
New Report Outlines Activities of Canadian Government to Undermine International Climate Action
Canadian Government’s Aggressive Promotion of Tar Sands Draws International Attention: Vigils at Canadian Missions in America and Europe Washington, DC; London, UK; Ottawa, Canada; Brussels, Belgium–(ENEWSPF)–March 8, 2012. Hundreds gathered outside more than 20 Canadian diplomatic missions in the U.S. and European Union to voice concern and extend hope that Canada[Read More…]
USDA and Interior Announce Wildlife Conservation Efforts to Support Local Economies and Preserve Farm and Ranch Traditions
Innovative partnership preserves working lands and supports efforts of private landowners to conserve habitat for at-risk species WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 8, 2012. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today announced a new $33 million partnership with farmers, ranchers and forest landowners to use innovative approaches to restore[Read More…]
Rep. Schakowsky Statement on International Women’s Day
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 8, 2012 – Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) released the following statement in honor of International Women’s Day: “As we mark the 101st International Women’s Day and celebrate the achievements and contributions women have made to the international community, we also need to recognize the ways in which we[Read More…]
Joint UN-Arab League Envoy Urges Immediate Halt to Syria Violence
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–8 March 2012. The Joint Special Envoy of the United Nations and the League of Arab States for Syria today called for an immediate end to the killings and warned against the use of force to bring an end to the crisis. “I hope no one is thinking very[Read More…]
Readout of President Obama’s Video Conference with President Karzai
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 8, 2012. Earlier today, the President held a video conference with President Karzai of Afghanistan, as a part of their regular consultations. President Karzai updated the President on the security situation in Afghanistan, which has calmed since the events of recent weeks. The two Presidents discussed a range[Read More…]
Kansas Bill Could Tax Women Receiving Abortions, Even Rape Victims
From the Huffington Post: The sweeping anti-abortion bill working its way through the Kansas Legislature would levy a sales tax on women seeking abortions, including rape victims. Buried in the 69-page bill being considered by the House Federal and State Affairs Committee are several provisions, in fact, that opponents say[Read More…]
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