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Newswire | All Press Releases for 2009-12-23

Wednesday, December 23, 2009
3:16 pm
People For the American Way (PFAW)
The Numbers Don’t Lie--GOP Obstruction Efforts Unprecedented in Senate
3:15 pm
Institute for Public Accuracy (IPA)
Will Egypt Prevent Marchers from Entering Gaza?
3:13 pm
Common Cause
The Worst Scandal of 2009: Big Money in Politics
2:39 pm
Congresswomen Lee & Woolsey
Progressive House Leaders say Key Aspects of House Bill Must Be Included in Health Care Legislation
11:22 am
Human Rights Watch (HRW)
UN: Ensure Peacekeepers in Congo Focus on Protecting Civilians
10:59 am
Greenpeace
Greenpeace Climate Heroes imprisoned over Christmas and New Year
10:10 am
Human Rights Watch (HRW)
Colombia: Protect Witnesses in Paramilitary Cases
8:17 am
Friends of the Earth
Prompted by Litigation from Friends of the Earth, EPA Issues Final Rule to Reduce Air Pollution from Ships

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