League: New Ozone Pollution Standard Good Step, Not Good Enough (Press Release) 10/2/2015 “This is disappointing and a further call to action for regulation of ozone pollution that puts American’s health first and foremost,” said Elisabeth MacNamara, president of the League of Women…
Landmark Clean Power Plan Will Save Lives, Protect Environment (Press Release) 8/3/2015 Today, the U.S. Environmental Agency (EPA) unveiled its long-awaited Clean Power Plan (CPP). Elisabeth MacNamara, president of the League of Women Voters of the U.S., issued the following statement…
U.S. House of Representatives Approves Keystone XL Pipeline (Press Release) 2/11/2015 “It is time for President Obama to follow through on his promise to veto this misguided legislation,” said League President Elisabeth MacNamara.
Senate Approves Keystone XL Pipeline (Press Release) 1/29/2015 “The President must veto. Keystone is not in our national interest,” says League President Elisabeth MacNamara.
Administration Proposal to Limit Methane Emissions Important Step Against Climate Change, Says League (Press Release) 1/14/2015 “We are pleased that the President has launched another salvo in his broad-based attack on climate change,” said Elisabeth MacNamara, president of the League of Women Voters of the United States.
League Praises Immigration Step (Press Release) 11/20/2014 “The President’s executive action, while a good start, is just a temporary first step. Congress needs to stop pointing fingers and get to work on this vital issue." said national League President…
League Encouraged by U.S. Senate Vote on Keystone XL Pipeline (Press Release) 11/18/2014 "Today's Keystone decision is encouraging and puts the health and safety of Americans ahead of blind reliance on fossil fuels," said President MacNamara.
Hobby Lobby Decision Jeopardizes Women's Right to Equal Health Care (Press Release) 6/30/2014 Today's Supreme Court decision on contraceptive coverage dealt a serious blow to women’s right to equal health care in America.
League Lauds Administration's Bold Action Against Climate Change (Press Release) 6/2/2014 “The public is strongly in favor of reducing the deadly effects that carbon pollution has on the health of our children and our environment,” said League President MacNamara.