Economic Snapshot • Economic Policy Institute By David Cooper • July 24, 2017 This week marks the eighth anniversary of the last time the federal minimum wage was raised, from $6.55 to $7.25 on July 24, 2009. Since then, the … Continued
Posted at https://www.chn.org/2017/08/03/faith-leaders-stand-young-dreamers-front-white-house%e2%80%8b/#.WYOKgWfCZaU By Deborah Weinstein August 3, 2017 On August 2, faith leaders, other advocates, and young people who have legal immigrant status as part of the DACA program gathered together in front of the White House. They were … Continued
From the Food Research and Action Center (http://www.frac.org): Newly Released FRAC SNAP Maps Tool Highlights SNAP’s Importance — Especially in Small Towns and Rural Areas Members of Congress are home for the August recess. Now is an opportune time to … Continued
From Church World Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org): Senators Tom Cotton (R-AR) and David Perdue (R-GA) have introduced the “Reforming American Immigration for a Strong Economy” (RAISE) Act, which has garnered support from President Trump and white nativists. If passed this legislation would … Continued
From Lancaster Against Pipelines (http://www.wearelancastercounty.org/): We’re all on tenterhooks awaiting US District Judge Schmel’s decision on whether the Adorer’s land–and that of other hold-out residents–can be seized by Williams for construction of the Atlantic Sunrise pipeline. The hearing ended on … Continued
About us: PennFuture is leading the transition to a clean energy economy in Pennsylvania and beyond. We are protecting our air, water and land, and empowering citizens to build sustainable communities for future generations. Job Description: Southeast PA Outreach Coordinator … Continued
From the Economic Policy Institute (http://www.epi.org/): Each year, millions of low- and middle-income people work long hours without receiving the overtime pay they deserve. And now, the Trump administration is siding with the Chamber of Commerce over working people. They’re … Continued
From the National Immigration Law Center (http://www.nilc.org): Republican Senators David Perdue and Tom Cotton have launched a new attack on immigrant families, introducing a bill that would cut legal immigration in half – and President Trump fully endorses it. The … Continued
From the Pennsylvania Immigration and Citizenship Coalition (http://www.paimmigrant.org): Immigration enforcement has been at the center of this year’s budget debate. The House just passed a “minibus” last week that would provide funding for a border wall, increased enforcement, and immigrant … Continued
Drug corporations are at it again. They’re lobbying Congress for more monopoly power over medications to treat rare diseases. A year’s treatment can cost people more than a house. In 1983, Congress passed a law aimed at spurring innovation for … Continued