From the Alaska Wilderness League (http://www.alaskawild.org): President Trump’s reckless plan to open our public waters to more offshore drilling will not make America “great.” Smoggy air? Spills along our coasts? Oiled wildlife? No way! For great progress, we need to … Continued
From the Food Research and Action Center (http://www.frac.org): WASHINGTON, August 2, 2017 — Households in counties determined by the U.S. Census Bureau to be rural and small town are more likely to participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2017/08/01/green-groups-celebrate-court-orders-epa-reinstate-obama-era-methane-rule Published on Tuesday, August 01, 2017 by Common Dreams “Donald Trump and Scott Pruitt’s attempt to delay the implementation of these crucial protections had no basis in law.” By Jessica Corbett, staff writer An 11-judge federal appeals … Continued
We can’t let oil and gas companies continue to pollute unchecked. Last year, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized pollution standards for methane, one of the most potent heat-trapping emissions and a contributor to climate change. But now EPA Administrator … Continued
From Prosperity Now (https://prosperitynow.org/): With the health care battle behind us, Congress is now pivoting its full attention to tax reform this fall. America’s upside-down tax code continues to be one of the biggest drivers of wealth inequality. Each year, Congress spends hundreds … Continued
From the Choose Clean Water Coalition (http://www.choosecleanwater.org): The Trump Administration has just taken the first step to remove protections from waters that have been safeguarded by the Clean Water Act for more than 40 years. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott … Continued
Bloomberg Politics By John McCormick July 31, 2017, 4:00 AM EDT August viewed as key month to prime legislative pump on issue Millions to be spent making case for tax overhaul this year After times of only tepid support for President Donald … Continued
International Business Times By David Sirota @davidsirota and Alex Kotch @alexkotch on 07/31/17 at 8:43 PM Allowing Americans to purchase lower-priced medicines from other countries would save the federal government alone more than $6 billion, according to a new analysis from the Congressional Budget Office. The report … Continued
From Interfaith Power and Light (http://interfaithpowerandlight.org): Has your faith community installed solar or joined a solar community power program? If your answer is yes, please fill out the short 2-minute survey here. You will be entered to win a $50 … Continued
Posted at http://www.publicnewsservice.org/2017-08-01/health-issues/advocates-say-trump-could-end-health-care-subsidies/a58777-1 August 1, 2017 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window President Trump could unilaterally end subsidies for insurance purchased through the marketplace. (Sean Spicer/Wikimedia Commons) HARRISBURG, Pa. – Ending federal health-insurance subsidies … Continued