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Vermont House Passes GE Food Labeling Bill
In a major victory for the food movement and consumer advocates, the Vermont House has voted 107-37 in support of legislation that would require foods that are genetically engineered (GE) to be labeled. This is the first-ever State House to pass a bill that would require that all GE foods to be labeled.
Vermont House Passes GE Food Labeling Bill
In a major victory for the food movement and consumer advocates, the Vermont House has voted 107-37 in support of legislation that would require foods that are genetically engineered (GE) to be labeled. This is the first-ever State House to pass a bill that would require that all GE foods to be labeled.
Feds Finally Examining Impacts of Oil Industry’s Seismic Blasts on Marine Mammals
The federal agency that oversees offshore drilling is finally going to analyze the effects that intense, underwater seismic blasts have on whales and dolphins in the Gulf of Mexico. In a notice published today, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management announced that it will evaluate the effects of seismic surveys used to detect oil under the seabed in an environmental impact statement.
Feds Finally Examining Impacts of Oil Industry’s Seismic Blasts on Marine Mammals
The federal agency that oversees offshore drilling is finally going to analyze the effects that intense, underwater seismic blasts have on whales and dolphins in the Gulf of Mexico. In a notice published today, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management announced that it will evaluate the effects of seismic surveys used to detect oil under the seabed in an environmental impact statement.
Congressional Briefing Urges Obama to Use His Authority to Close Guantánamo
Today, as the majority of men detained at Guantánamo enter their fourth month on hunger strike in protest of their indefinite detention, the Center for Constitutional Rights participated in a congressional briefing on Guantánamo titled, “From Crisis to Solution.”
Congressional Briefing Urges Obama to Use His Authority to Close Guantánamo
Today, as the majority of men detained at Guantánamo enter their fourth month on hunger strike in protest of their indefinite detention, the Center for Constitutional Rights participated in a congressional briefing on Guantánamo titled, “From Crisis to Solution.”
CODEPINK Stages Bold Action in front of the White House, Demands Justice for Guantanamo Prisoners
At 1 pm EST on Friday, May 10, CODEPINK and ally organizations calling for justice for Guantanamo prisoners will stage a bold action in front of the White House. The action will follow a 12pm-1pm vigil with religious leaders. Visuals include activists wearing Guantanamo jumpsuits, an “armed US soldier”, reenactments of the degrading and inhumane treatment of the prisoners by US military guards, and more.
CODEPINK Stages Bold Action in front of the White House, Demands Justice for Guantanamo Prisoners
At 1 pm EST on Friday, May 10, CODEPINK and ally organizations calling for justice for Guantanamo prisoners will stage a bold action in front of the White House. The action will follow a 12pm-1pm vigil with religious leaders. Visuals include activists wearing Guantanamo jumpsuits, an “armed US soldier”, reenactments of the degrading and inhumane treatment of the prisoners by US military guards, and more.
Nationwide Day of Action Against Corporate Personhood: May 10, 2013
Activists in 77 cities will be protesting against corporate rule and political corruption on Friday, May 10. This date marks the 127th anniversary of the Santa Clara County v. Southern Pacific Railroad decision, in which the Supreme Court first ruled that corporations are "persons,” entitled to rights under the U.S Constitution.
Nationwide Day of Action Against Corporate Personhood: May 10, 2013
Activists in 77 cities will be protesting against corporate rule and political corruption on Friday, May 10. This date marks the 127th anniversary of the Santa Clara County v. Southern Pacific Railroad decision, in which the Supreme Court first ruled that corporations are "persons,” entitled to rights under the U.S Constitution.
Fannie and Freddie Should be Making Statutorily Required Contributions to the National Housing Trust Fund
With this week’s announcements of record profits for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the National Low Income Housing Coalition calls on the Federal Housing Finance Agency and the Obama Administration to fulfill the statutory requirement of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to make contributions to the National Housing Trust Fund.
Fannie and Freddie Should be Making Statutorily Required Contributions to the National Housing Trust Fund
With this week’s announcements of record profits for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the National Low Income Housing Coalition calls on the Federal Housing Finance Agency and the Obama Administration to fulfill the statutory requirement of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to make contributions to the National Housing Trust Fund.
ACLU Comment on First Day of Immigration Reform Markup
“The immigration reform bill remained largely intact and unscathed after the first day of markup,” said Laura W. Murphy, director of ACLU’s Washington Legislative Office. “The fact is that though the ‘Gang of Eight’ compromise has flaws, it represents movement in the right direction. We will continue to push for amendments that strengthen civil liberties and fight those that make the road to citizenship less fair, more difficult or more punitive.”
ACLU Comment on First Day of Immigration Reform Markup
“The immigration reform bill remained largely intact and unscathed after the first day of markup,” said Laura W. Murphy, director of ACLU’s Washington Legislative Office. “The fact is that though the ‘Gang of Eight’ compromise has flaws, it represents movement in the right direction. We will continue to push for amendments that strengthen civil liberties and fight those that make the road to citizenship less fair, more difficult or more punitive.”
Strike Wave by Fast Food Workers Spreads to Nation's Heartland
More than 100 workers at St. Louis’ largest fast food chains walked off their jobs Wednesday and Thursday, calling for $15 an hour and the right toform a union free from retaliation. The walkout – hitting major national chains like McDonald’s, Wendy’s Domino’s, Hardees and Jimmy John’s – marks the latest in a string of strikes in low-wage industries that began last fall at Walmart stores across the country and continued at fast-food restaurants and retail outlets in New York City and Chicago.
Strike Wave by Fast Food Workers Spreads to Nation's Heartland
More than 100 workers at St. Louis’ largest fast food chains walked off their jobs Wednesday and Thursday, calling for $15 an hour and the right toform a union free from retaliation. The walkout – hitting major national chains like McDonald’s, Wendy’s Domino’s, Hardees and Jimmy John’s – marks the latest in a string of strikes in low-wage industries that began last fall at Walmart stores across the country and continued at fast-food restaurants and retail outlets in New York City and Chicago.
Conservation Groups Urge Interior Secretary Jewell Not to Strip Wolf Protections Across U.S.
The leaders of six of the nation’s most prominent conservation groups today called on the U.S. Department of the Interior to cancel plans by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to remove federal Endangered Species Act protections for wolves across nearly the entire lower-48 states, stating the plan would be disastrous for gray wolf recovery in the United States.
Conservation Groups Urge Interior Secretary Jewell Not to Strip Wolf Protections Across U.S.
The leaders of six of the nation’s most prominent conservation groups today called on the U.S. Department of the Interior to cancel plans by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to remove federal Endangered Species Act protections for wolves across nearly the entire lower-48 states, stating the plan would be disastrous for gray wolf recovery in the United States.
Civic Groups Call for Transparency in the High Costs of Using Military Aircraft for Congressional Travel
In a letter sent today, several reform organizations urged members of Congress to co-sponsor and support passage of the Foreign Travel Cost Disclosure Act (H.R. 1359), introduced by U.S. Rep. Walter Jones (R-N.C.), in order to bring more transparency to the costs of elected officials’ taxpayer-funded travel.
The organizations include Campaign Legal Center, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW), Common Cause, Democracy 21, Public Citizen and U.S. Public Interest Research Group (U.S. PIRG).
According to the letter:
Civic Groups Call for Transparency in the High Costs of Using Military Aircraft for Congressional Travel
In a letter sent today, several reform organizations urged members of Congress to co-sponsor and support passage of the Foreign Travel Cost Disclosure Act (H.R. 1359), introduced by U.S. Rep. Walter Jones (R-N.C.), in order to bring more transparency to the costs of elected officials’ taxpayer-funded travel.
The organizations include Campaign Legal Center, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW), Common Cause, Democracy 21, Public Citizen and U.S. Public Interest Research Group (U.S. PIRG).
According to the letter: