December 23, 2009
The city becomes the first in Latin America to pass legislation to legalize gay marriage.
Mexico City (WiredPRNews.com) – Mexico City has passed a bill to legalize gay marriage. As reported by CBS 11 News, the city became the first in Latin America to legalize same-sex marriage on Monday with the passage of legislation that will […]
September 28, 2009
Paul G. Kirk became the temporary replacement on the Senate for the late Senator Edward Kennedy on Friday.
Press Release Service – Wired PR News – Vice President Joe Biden swore in Paul G. Kirk as the temporary Senate replacement for the late Senator Edward Kennedy on Friday. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Kirk, […]
August 18, 2009
The former Democratic Party Chairman suggests that a health care overhaul would be meaningless without the inclusion of a public option.
Press Release Service – Wired PR News – Howard Dean, former Vermont Governor and Democratic Party Chairman, expressed his views recently on the importance of a public option in health care reform. As reported by […]
July 29, 2009
A top lawmaker suggests the Republican vote is necessary for Obama’s health care overhaul.
Press Release Service – Wired PR News – Even though Democrats have a majority of votes in the senate, President Obama’s proposed health care plan may be unable to pass without Republican backing. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Republicans have […]
April 29, 2009
Many react to the decision of the Republican congressman to change political parties.
Wired PR News – Arlen Specter shocked the Senate with news that he was switching political parties. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Specter, a long time Republican announced that he would become a candidate for the Democratic 2010 primaries.
Specter is quoted […]
March 10, 2009
GOP members express view that the government should let some large banks fail.
Wired PR News.com – Two Republicans in Congress have expressed views that the U.S. should let some large struggling banks fail, as opposed to bailing them out. As reported by Reuters, some, including GOP leaders, Senators John McCain and Richard Shelby have suggested […]
February 2, 2009
Washington state lawmakers may expand law to include more provisions for same-sex couples.
WiredPRNews.com – Washington State may see changes in their domestic partnership laws including those which extend more rights to same-sex couples. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the state’s lawmakers announced the possible expansion of Washington’s domestic partnership law that would afford […]
January 24, 2009
Democrat Kirsten Gillibrand is chosen as Clinton’s replacement on the Senate.
Wired PR News.com – New York Governor David Paterson has finally made his choice for filling the Senate seat left open by Secretary of State Hilary Clinton. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Paterson announced his appointment of Democratic Representative Kirsten Gillibrand on Friday, […]
January 22, 2009
Caroline Kennedy makes decision to withdraw her bid as Hilary Clinton’s replacement for the New York senate seat.
Wired PR News.com — Caroline Kennedy has purportedly withdrawn her bid to fill Hilary Clinton’s seat on the Senate. As reported by Reuters, the daughter of assassinated former President John F. Kennedy informed New York Governor David Paterson […]
December 11, 2008
Wired PR News.com – Republicans strongly opposed the purported deal reached between Democrats in Congress and the White House Wednesday, which many believed would finally be a go after weeks of tough negotiations. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), GOP senators showed overwhelming disapproval of the $14 billion bailout plan, which was stated to […]
