From People Demanding Action (http://pdaction.org/): Washington has begun a historic―and disastrous―debate. Donald Trump and Republican leaders in Congress want to enact massive tax cuts that will mostly benefit millionaires and billionaires and wealthy corporations paid for by deep budget cuts … Continued
From Oxfam America (http://www.oxfamamerica.org): Last week, the Senate Appropriations Committee and the full House of Representatives voted on spending bills to fund international anti-poverty programs. As you know, Oxfam and our allies have been pushing against cuts to the most … Continued
From the Union of Concerned Scientists (http://www.ucsusa.org): As communities across Texas and Louisiana begin dealing with the devastating impacts of Hurricane Harvey and the overwhelming task of cleaning up and rebuilding—many people are wondering, how will we pay for this? … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): Wouldn’t it be great if there were something members of Congress could agree on?! Well, believe it or not… THERE IS!!! But it needs a little push from you to get going. We’ve got a hugely … Continued
From Creation Justice Ministries (http://www.creationjustice.org/): Did you know Pennsylvania ranks third in the US for the number of Superfund sites—with 95 toxic sites located in both rural and urban areas? These sites, managed by the Environmental Protection Agency, require long-term … Continued
From the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (http://www.usglc.org/): Congress just returned to DC after the August recess and they’re making key budget decisions – your Representative needs to hear from you! Protect American Global Leadership: Contact Congress Now at http://www.usglc.org/take-action-1/. Right … Continued
From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): Congress and the President need to do their jobs by the end of September, to prevent a government shutdown or default, stabilize health insurance, and provide funds to help with the recovery from … Continued
Posted at http://www.publicnewsservice.org/2017-09-05/environment/report-proposed-epa-cuts-threaten-health-safety-in-pa/a59291-1 September 5, 2017 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window There are 95 Superfund sites in Pennsylvania. President Donald Trump’s proposal would cut the cleanup program by 30 percent. (markzvo/Wikimedia Commons) HARRISBURG, … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): BACKGROUND: A lot of lip service has been paid—both good ideas and not so good ideas—recently in terms of the childcare crisis many families find themselves in. Childcare played a major role in the 2016 election … Continued
From Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children (http://www.papartnerships.org): In less than 60 days, the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Program will expire if Congress doesn’t act to extend this vital program. MIECHV provides funding for states to develop and … Continued