WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2014 – A disappointed Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) pledged yesterday to continue to fight for improved benefits for veterans after Senate Republicans blocked a vote on comprehensive legislation to expand health care, education, job-training and other programs. Republicans derailed the bill by raising a budget point of order[Read More…]
Month: February 2014
Senators Wyden, Udall, Heinrich Statement on Reported Bulk Collection of Private Videos
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2014. United States Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Mark Udall (D-Colo.) and Martin Heinrich (D- N.M.) yesterday issued the following joint statement in response to reports that a large number of individuals, including Americans, may have had private online webcam videos intercepted in bulk by British intelligence agencies.[Read More…]
Senator Merkley Denounces Republican Obstruction of Vets Bill
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2014. Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement after Senate Republicans killed a bill that would improve health care, education and job-training benefits for veterans. “Supporting our veterans should not be a partisan issue. Our men and women in uniform have stood up for us, and[Read More…]
With Improvements, IRS Proposal Can Crack Down on Secret Political Spending
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2014. The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law submitted comments to the IRS in support of the agency’s proposed changes to rules governing the political activity of 501(c)(4) organizations. “With (c)(4) election spending in 2012 at $256 million, it is clear that the regime[Read More…]
Scientists Uncover Trigger for Most Common Form of Intellectual Disability and Autism
Finding May Explain Many Brain Disorders, Lead to Prevention and Treatment NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2014 — A new study led by Weill Cornell Medical College scientists shows that the most common genetic form of mental retardation and autism occurs because of a mechanism that shuts off the gene associated with[Read More…]
NRDC: House Chemicals Bill Would Undermine Health and Safety
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2014 – A House bill to overhaul federal oversight of the chemical industry would do more harm than good, according to the Natural Resources Defense Council. The bill, introduced late yesterday by Rep. John Shimkus (R-IL), chair of the House Environment and Economy Subcommittee, would overhaul the Toxic[Read More…]
Jobless Rates Down in 43 States in 2013; Employment-population Ratios Down in 28 states
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 28, 2014. In 2013, annual average unemployment rates declined in 43 states and the District of Columbia, rose in 2 states, and were unchanged in 5 states, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Employment-population ratios decreased in 28 states, increased in 17 states and the District[Read More…]
Senators Kirk, Warner Introduce Highway Innovation Act of 2014
Bill Would Provide States With Greater Flexibility and Control of Highway Financing; Would Lift Limit on Current Program Caps WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2014. U.S. Senators Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) and Mark Warner (D-Va.) yesterday introduced the Highway Innovation Act of 2014, which would provide states with greater flexibility and control of highway[Read More…]
Kirk, Durbin, Schock Press for Public Assistance Funding in Meeting with FEMA Administrator
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2014. In a meeting with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate, U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.), U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and U.S. Representative Aaron Schock (R-Ill.) today pressed once again for a public assistance designation that would allow federal aid funding to flow to[Read More…]
NASA Commercial Crew Partners Complete Space System Milestones
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2014. NASA’s aerospace industry partners continue to meet milestones under agreements with the agency’s Commercial Crew Program (CCP), as they move forward in their development of spacecraft and rockets that will transport humans to destinations in low-Earth orbit. Blue Origin, Boeing Space Exploration, Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC)[Read More…]
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