Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 26, 2014. Today, as President Barack Obama prepares to meet with Italy’s new prime minister, Matteo Renzi, the Center for American Progress released an analysis highlighting his background and, more importantly, his plans to reform Italy’s politics and revive its struggling economy. “As progressive leaders, I hope that[Read More…]
Day: March 26, 2014
Center for American Progress on Supreme Court’s Decision on Law Prohibiting Domestic Abusers from Possessing Guns
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 26, 2014. Today, the Supreme Court issued a decision in United States v. Castleman unanimously rejecting a challenge to the federal law prohibiting domestic abusers from possessing guns. Center for American Progress Associate Director for Crime and Firearms Policy Chelsea Parsons issued the following statement reacting to the[Read More…]
Citing Continuing Failure to Protect Endangered Species, Lawsuit Challenges EPA Registered Pesticide
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 26, 2014. Conservation and food-safety groups filed a formal notice of intent to sue the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Monday for failing to protect hundreds of endangered fish, butterflies and other species from a new, toxic pesticide, cyantraniliprole. The suit claims EPA violated the Endangered Species[Read More…]
Supreme Court Hears Argument in Case Alleging Bush Protestors Were Treated Less Favorably than Supporters by Secret Service
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 26, 2014. The Supreme Court heard oral arguments today in Wood v. Moss, a case brought by the American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of a multi-generational group of peaceful protestors, who were forcibly moved on orders of the Secret Service to a place where their protests could no[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan: E-book Customers to Receive Price-fixing Settlement Payments
Chicago—(ENEWSPF)—March 26, 2014. Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced that Illinois e-book customers will begin receiving payments this week from settlements with five publishers in the alleged e-books price-fixing conspiracy. Madigan joined 32 other attorneys general in suing five of the six largest publishers and Apple for allegedly conspiring to drive[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan: Phusion Agrees to Ban Alcoholic Energy Drinks
Chicago—(ENEWSPF)—March 26, 2014. Attorney General Lisa Madigan yesterday announced an agreement with Phusion Projects LLC to ban the production and sale of its caffeinated alcoholic beverages nationwide, including the popular “Four Loko” alcoholic energy drink. The agreement resolves allegations that the Chicago-based company marketed and sold flavored malt beverages, including[Read More…]
Statements by Attorney General Holder and Acting Assistant Attorney General Carlin on Conviction of Sulaiman Abu Ghayth
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—March 26, 2014. On Wednesday, a federal jury in Manhattan found Sulaiman Abu Ghayth, the son-in-law of Usama bin Laden and a senior member of al Qaeda, guilty on three counts, including conspiracy to kill Americans. U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder released the following statement: “This verdict is a major[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama, His Majesty King Philippe, and Prime Minister di Rupo of Belgium at Flanders Field Cemetery
Waregem, Belgium–(ENEWSPF)–March 26, 2014 – 11:17 A.M. CET HIS MAJESTY KING PHILIPPE: Mr. President, we are deeply moved to stand here with you amidst the graves of brave American soldiers who gave their lives for our freedom. We remember and honor all those who took part in the First World[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on Immigration Reform, March 26, 2014
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—March 26, 2014. Last year, Democrats and Republicans in the Senate came together to pass a commonsense bill to fix our broken immigration system – a bill that would grow our economy, shrink our deficits, and reward businesses and workers that play by the rules. But so far, Republicans[Read More…]
EU-US Summit: Joint Statement, March 26, 2014
Brussels, Belgium–(ENEWSPF)–March 26, 2014. We, the leaders of the European Union and the United States, met today in Brussels to reaffirm our strong partnership. Wereaffirmedour shared values of democracy, individual freedom, the rule of law and human rights, and a common commitment to open societies and economies. Starting from those[Read More…]
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