From the Union of Concerned Scientists (http://www.ucsusa.org): Auto industry lobbyists have been using every trick in the book to weaken federal vehicle efficiency standards, and this time they’re using their connections in Congress. Senator Roy Blunt (R-Missouri) and Representative Fred … Continued
From the Pennsylvania Health Access Network (http://www.pahealthaccess.org): Late last night, President Trump took the most drastic step yet in sabotaging the ACA by putting an end to cost-sharing subsidies, calling them “bailouts to insurance companies.” This is unconscionable. While President … Continued
From Peace Action (http://www.peace-action.org/): Urge your Members of Congress to oppose sanctions that would kill the Iran nuclear deal! Take action now at http://org.salsalabs.com/o/161/p/dia/action4/common/public/?action_KEY=22449! As you may have heard, President Trump announced his plan to “decertify” the Iran nuclear agreement. … Continued
From Education Voters of Pennsylvania (http://www.educationvoterspa.org/): On November 7, 2017, Pennsylvania voters will find a proposed amendment to the PA Constitution, Joint Resolution 1, on their ballots. It reads: Shall the Pennsylvania Constitution be amended to permit the General Assembly to … Continued
HARRISBURG – Marc Stier, Director of the PA Budget and Policy Center, made the following statement in response to President Trump’s recent announcements of actions that affect the ACA: “President Trump’s actions in the last two days put the health … Continued
Dickinson College is seeking a passionate campus sustainability leader to join the staff of our Center for Sustainability Education (CSE) as our next Projects Coordinator. The Projects Coordinator develops and manages innovative hands-on learning opportunities for undergraduate students; inspires, mentors and supervises paid student … Continued
Posted at http://www.publicnewsservice.org/2017-10-13/environment/map-reveals-pollution-dangers-to-pa-kids/a59846-1 October 13, 2017 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window More than 1,100 Pennsylvania schools and daycare centers are within one-half mile of oil or gas production facilities. (anita_starzycka/Pixabay) PITTSBURGH – Does … Continued
The Pennsylvania Utility Law Project (PULP) is seeking a paralegal who strives to make a significant contribution to the well-being of low-income households. Located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, PULP is administered by Regional Housing Legal Services (RHLS) and is the designated … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2017/10/12/imf-says-higher-taxes-wealthy-good-idea-and-these-billionaires-agree Published on Thursday, October 12, 2017 by Common Dreams A more progressive tax code, says International Monetary Fund, would both significantly reduce inequality and help grow the economy By Jake Johnson, staff writer “Three decades of data … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2017/10/12/great-applause-paris-announces-combustion-engine-ban-2030 Published on Thursday, October 12, 2017 by Common Dreams New goal would accelerate existing plan to do away with gas-powered cars and trucks By Julia Conley, staff writer Paris has reported a major increase in smog over … Continued