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American Sustainable Business Council Action Fund Launches TV Campaign in Support of Gina McCarthy for EPA

Posted: Jul 02, 2013 – 03:52 PM EST

WASHINGTON, Jul. 02 /CSRwire/ - Today, the American Sustainable Business Council Action Fund (ASBC Action Fund) launched a series of new television ads in Maine, New Hampshire and Ohio in support of Gina McCarthy for EPA Administrator. In her distinguished career, Gina McCarthy...

New Poll of Small Business Owners Reveals Strong Bipartisan Support for Clean, Safe Energy, Including Measures in Obama's Climate Plans

Posted: Jun 27, 2013 – 11:05 AM EST

Business Leaders and Small Business Owners Available for Comment

Business Leaders Support Obama's Climate Plans

Posted: Jun 25, 2013 – 03:57 PM EST

WASHINGTON, Jun. 25 /CSRwire/ - Today President Obama announced new limits to carbon emissions from power plants and other measures to improve stewardship of the environment. The American Sustainable Business Council released a statement in support of the Presidents plans. It said in...

With Help from Rival Pundits, Points of Light and JPMorgan Chase Announce National Effort to Unite Unlikely Allies in Service to 'One America'

Posted: Jun 19, 2013 – 10:34 AM EST

WASHINGTON, Jun. 19 /CSRwire/ - At the largest convening of volunteer, national service, and civic leaders in the world, Points of Light and JPMorgan Chase will today announce the launch of a year-long, nationwide campaign to bring together rivals in politics, entertainment, and...

POLL: Almost Half of Small Business Owners Say Access to Credit Still a Problem; Large Majorities Support More Innovation in Lending

Posted: Jun 17, 2013 – 12:03 PM EST

WASHINGTON, Jun. 17 /CSRwire/ - Almost half (47%) of small business owners say that access to credit is currently a problem for their business, according a new national poll released today by the American Sustainable Business Council (ASBC). At the same time, large...

Business Leaders Urge President to Allow G8 to Close Corporate Tax Loopholes

Posted: Jun 07, 2013 – 03:57 PM EST

WASHINGTON, Jun. 07 /CSRwire/ - The American Sustainable Business Council (ASBC), whose members represent 165,000 U.S. businesses, sent a letter to President Obama today urging him to seize the opportunity to close overseas corporate tax loopholes at the upcoming international G8 meeting. International...

Net Impact's Inaugural Small Steps, Big Wins Campus Challenge Prevents 64,233 Pounds of Carbon Dioxide

Posted: May 20, 2013 – 12:38 PM EST

SAN FRANCISCO, May 20 /CSRwire/ - Net Impact, a leading nonprofit that inspires a new generation to work for a sustainable future, has announced the results of its first Small Steps, Big Wins Campus Challenge. The Challenge, designed to empower undergraduates to take...

Six Youth Named as Hasbro Community Action Heroes for Outstanding Service and Leadership in Their Communities

Posted: May 14, 2013 – 10:26 AM EST

NEW YORK, May 14 /CSRwire/ - In recognition of extraordinary achievements in community service, Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) in partnership with generationOn, is honoring six inspiring kids and teens who have created unique ways to address challenging issues in their local and global...

Poll: Small Businesses Owners Oppose Offshore Tax Loopholes

Posted: Apr 09, 2013 – 05:23 PM EST

**Business Leaders and Small Business Owners Available for Comment**

Paid Sick Days Legislation Introduced in Congresss

Posted: Mar 20, 2013 – 04:02 PM EST

WASHINGTON, Mar. 20 /CSRwire/ - Employers and business groups are voicing support for the Healthy Families Act, which was reintroduced today by Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) and Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-CT). Under the bill, employees would earn up to seven paid sick days...