May 23, 2009
A new measure allows families to legally carry loaded guns into national parks.
Wired PR News – The House of Representatives voted to pass a measure that would allow visitors of national parks to carry guns legally. As reported by McClatchy Newspapers, the House voted for the passing of the bill 279-147 on Wednesday, and will […]
May 8, 2009
The chairman of the Federal Reserve stated he sees growth for the economy in 2009.
Wired PR News – Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke predicted on Tuesday that an end to the recession is in sight in 2009. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Bernanke stated the economy would begin to grow this year, and […]
May 3, 2009
Regardless of illness, many workers find themselves unable to take time off from work.
Wired PR News – Health officials and the president alike have remarked in the past several days that workers who may feel ill should stay home to help diminish the risks of furthering the spread of the swine flu virus. However, as […]
April 1, 2009
Congress approves a measure for the expansion of AmeriCorps.Wired PR News – A House vote approved a bill to put billions of more dollars towards the AmeriCorps volunteer program. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the measure passed on Tuesday will provide for $5.7 billion to expand the program created during the Clinton Administration […]
March 30, 2009
Several groups came to an agreement on health care reform Friday.
Wired PR News – Consumers, insurance providers, physicians, and other groups that do not normally see eye to eye on health care measures, were in sync on Friday regarding health care reform efforts. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the groups reached an agreement […]
March 26, 2009
Congressional leaders advance the President’s spending plans on Wednesday.Wired PR News – Democrats in Congress have reportedly progressed budget outlines that resemble President Barack Obama’s tax and spending plans. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Congressional leaders advanced the measure on Wednesday with changes that considered growing concerns over the expanding deficit. Senate Majority […]
March 23, 2009
A federal report states that almost all of Hawaii’s birds may be in danger of extinction.
Wired PR News – A recently issued federal report states that Hawaii’s bird population may be at risk. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), many of the state’s birds are in danger of extinction with an estimated one third […]
March 23, 2009
Republicans in Congress remain pessimistic about Obama’s budget.
Wired PR News – Congressional Republicans expressed a total lack of confidence in President Barack Obama’s budget proposal on Sunday. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), GOP leaders predicted complete financial destruction if the spending bill is passed.
Sen. Judd Gregg is quoted as stating of the plan, […]
March 21, 2009
Republicans in the Senate block attempts to consider a bill to heavily tax AIG bonuses to recover funds.
Wired PR News – Republicans in the Senate are slowing Democrats efforts to swiftly pass a measure that would impose a hefty tax on bonuses handed out by bailed out companies like AIG. As reported by the Associated […]
March 19, 2009
The head of the insurance giant stated that executives have begun to return bonuses.
Wired PR News – AIG CEO Edward Liddy testified at a congressional hearing on Wednesday that some executives had begun returning their millions in bonus pay. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Liddy made limited statements regarding payback of the bonuses, […]
