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Dirty Coal Czar Confirmed by Senate

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November 6, 2009

Center for Biological Diversity

The Senate today confirmed controversial nominee Joseph Pizarchik to be director of the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, the federal agency charged with protecting communities and natural systems from the impacts of coal mining. The Center for Biological Diversity and numerous organizations and communities affected by coal mining had opposed the nomination.

Healthcare and Unemployment

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November 6, 2009

Institute for Public Accuracy (IPA)

BRUCE DIXON
Dixon is managing editor of Black Agenda Report, which is one of the groups organizing the "Black is Back" gathering Saturday in D.C.

REDD Forest Agreement Hits New Low, Missing Basic Elements

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November 6, 2009

Rainforest Action Network (RAN)

Prospects for a robust agreement to reduce emissions from deforestation and degradation in developing countries (REDD) are on a knife-edge as the United Nations climate change negotiations in Barcelona draw to a close today, according to forest and climate experts from the Ecosystems Climate Alliance.

Task Force Honors California Statewide Leaders for Their Contributions to LGBT Equality

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November 6, 2009

National Gay and Lesbian Task Force

The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force will honor threeCalifornia statewide leaders today for their contributions to thestruggle for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) equality.They include California State Controller John Chiang, ExecutiveDirector of Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California Kathy Kneer andAssemblymember John A. Perez of the 46th district.

Turkey: Bar Entry or Arrest Sudan President

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November 6, 2009

Human Rights Watch (HRW)

Turkey should not allow President Omar al-Bashir of Sudan, an accused war criminal, to attend a conference in Istanbul, and should arrest him if he sets foot in Turkey, Human Rights Watch said today.

Recent news reports indicate that al-Bashir has been invited to a meeting of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference, which starts in Istanbul on November 9, 2009, and that he plans to attend. Turkish officials have indicated that they do not intend to arrest al-Bashir should he visit Turkey.

Statement on Fort Hood Tragedy

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November 6, 2009

Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence

Paul Helmke, President of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence,issued the following statement about the tragedy at Fort Hood, Texas:

"Ourdeepest sympathies go to the families who lost loved ones or are todayvisiting them in the hospital. Along with the rest of the country, wewish the Fort Hood community a return to a secure and safe environment.

Fort Hood Shooting

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November 6, 2009

Institute for Public Accuracy (IPA)

DAHR JAMAIL
Jamail is the author of "The Will to Resist: Soldiers Who Refuse to Fight in Iraq and Afghanistan.

He just wrote "Mass Shooting Indicates Breakdown of Military."

AARON GLANTZ

Center for Biological Diversity Statement on Senate Climate Bill

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November 6, 2009

Center for Biological Diversity

Capping aweek in which the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committeeoverwhelmingly passed a weak global warming bill with no Republican support,Center for Biological Diversity Executive Director Kierán Suckling issued thefollowing statement:

Obama Issues Endangered Species Performance Review: Has Only Listed One Species in 10 Months

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November 6, 2009

Center for Biological Diversity

The Obama administration today issued its first review of species that are candidates for protection as endangered species, identifying a total of 249 species in need of protection. The review also describes the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's progress in listing these species, showing that the administration has, to date, only listed one species - a Hawaiian plant reduced to a handful of individuals.

Africa Action Applauds US Decision to Lift HIV Travel Ban, Calls for Sustained US leadership on Global Health Ahead of Global Fund Board Meeting

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November 6, 2009

Africa Action

Africa Actioncongratulates President Obama and the administration's leadership inlifting the 22-year-old HIV travel and immigration ban in the U.S.Reducing stigma and discrimination associated with HIV is an integralpart in the fight against HIV/AIDS and the promotion of human rightsinternationally.

Ahead of this weekend's 20th Board Meeting of the Global Fund to FightAIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, it is vital that the U.S. fulfill itscommitment to fight HIV/AIDS and fully fund The Global Fund to FightAIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.

Fort Hood Mass Shooting, Leaving 13 Dead and 28 Injured, Latest Example of Price Paid for Deadly Firepower Available to Americans

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November 6, 2009

Gun Control Groups

Following yesterday's shooting rampage at Fort Hood, Texas, leaving 13 dead and 28 injured, two of America's leading national gun violence prevention organizations Freedom States Alliance and the Violence Policy Center--issued the following joint statement:

"Our sympathies go to all those affected by this terrible tragedy.

National Press Club Newsmakers: Award-Winning Women’s Rights Leaders to Discuss Instability, Injustice in Zimbabwe

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November 6, 2009

RFK Center

Magodonga Mahlangu and Jenni Williams, leaders of Women of Zimbabwe Arise (WOZA) and recipients of the 2009 RFK Human Rights Award, will discuss Zimbabwe's growing instability and social problems at a National Press Club Newsmakers press conference at 2 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 9, in the Zenger Room, 13th floor, National Press Building, 529 14th St., N.W.

Sanders Bill Would Break Up Banks ‘Too Big to Fail’

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November 6, 2009

US Senator Bernie Sanders

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) introduced legislation that would make the Treasury Department identify and break up financial institutions that are "too big to fail."

Kucinich: Why Is It We Have Finite Resources for Health Care but Unlimited Money for War?

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November 6, 2009

Congressman Dennis Kucinich

Following a statement on the Floor of the House of Representative, Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) today made the following statement:

"Why is it we have finite resources for health care but unlimited money for war?

"The inequities in our economy are piling up: trillions for war, trillions for Wall Street and tens of billions for the insurance companies. Banks and other corporations are sitting on piles of cash of taxpayer's money while firing workers, cutting pay and denying small businesses money to survive.

DR Congo: MSF Vaccination Used as Bait in Unacceptable Attack on Civilians

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November 6, 2009

Doctors Without Borders (MSF)

Last month, seven vaccination sites operated by the internationalmedical humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders/Médecins SansFrontières (MSF) came under fire during attacks by the Congolese armyagainst the Forces Démocratiques de Libération du Rwanda (FDLR) inNorth Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Thousands of civilianshad gathered at the sites. MSF denounces this clearly unacceptableabuse of humanitarian aid for military purposes.

Uganda: Bill Threatens Progress on HIV/AIDS

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November 6, 2009

Human Rights Watch (HRW)

A proposed Ugandan law on HIV/AIDS promotes dangerous and discredited approaches to the AIDS epidemic and would violate human rights, a group of more than 50 Ugandan and international organizations and individuals said in a report released today. The HIV and AIDS Prevention and Control Bill could be taken up by Uganda's parliament shortly.

The report, a 10-page analysis of the bill, was released in Kampala, Uganda, and Geneva, Switzerland at a meeting on HIV treatment sponsored by the World Health Organization.

New Report by UN Expert Panel Details Violations of Arms Embargo and Widespread Human Rights Abuses in Darfur

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November 6, 2009

Human Rights First

Human Rights First urges the Obama Administration to take immediateand firm action in response to a new investigative report issued byexperts monitoring the United Nations arms embargo on Sudan. The report,released late yesterday, reveals ongoing and systematic abuses againstcivilians in Darfur and provides detailed evidence of violations of theembargo and related Security Council resolutions by the Government ofSudan and other belligerents.

Rich Countries Must Step out From US Shadow and Do the Right Thing for World's Poor

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November 6, 2009

Oxfam International

Oxfam today warned that EU countries must cutthemselves loose from the US or risk losing a groundbreaking climatedeal that has been two years in the making. The aid agency says a fairand safe deal can be struck in Copenhagen this year, but world leaderscannot wait whilst the US plays catch-up.

100,000 Letters Support Protecting Grand Canyon From Uranium Mining

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November 5, 2009

Center for Biological Diversity

In a resounding display of public support, tallies released today show that the public sent nearly 100,000 letters and emails to the Bureau of Land Management favoring new uranium-mining protections in the watersheds surrounding Grand Canyon National Park. More than 21,000 of those comments were sent by Center for Biological Diversity members.

Report Exposes Campaign of Racial Attacks From Far Right

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November 5, 2009

People For the American Way (PFAW)

People For the American Way today released its latest report,"Right Plays the Race Card." The report covers theRight's continued use of racially charged rhetoric to excite its base andattack its opponents. It also explores the calculation that politiciansfrom both parties have made that it is advantageous not to confront racistrhetoric from the far right.

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