Press Releases Feed - PICO National Network http://www.piconetwork.org/news-media/releases Latest press releases from PICO National Network en-us http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Faith groups call on President Obama to insist on real relief for underwater homeowners http://www.piconetwork.org/news-media/releases/faith-groups-call-on-president-obama-to-insist-on-real-relief-for-underwater-homeowners PICO National Network http://www.piconetwork.org/news-media/releases/faith-groups-call-on-president-obama-to-insist-on-real-relief-for-underwater-homeowners Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:13:00 PST PICO Network applauds President Obama's announcement to investigate big banks http://www.piconetwork.org/news-media/releases/pico-applauds-presidents-announcement-to-investigate-big-banks Economic Security PICO National Network http://www.piconetwork.org/news-media/releases/pico-applauds-presidents-announcement-to-investigate-big-banks Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:00:00 PST Millions of Unemployed Homeowners to be Saved from Foreclosure http://www.piconetwork.org/news-media/releases/millions-of-unemployed-homeowners-to-be-saved-from-foreclosure The announcement yesterday of a policy by Freddie Mac of 12 months forbearance for unemployed homeowners facing foreclosure is a breakthrough of much needed protections. Fannie Mae will announce a similar policy next week. Economic Security PICO National Network http://www.piconetwork.org/news-media/releases/millions-of-unemployed-homeowners-to-be-saved-from-foreclosure Fri, 06 Jan 2012 21:00:00 PST Mike and Mary Ellen Fox Divest from B of A, Invite other Philanthropists to Move their Money http://www.piconetwork.org/news-media/releases/0076 At PACT Leadership Luncheon, long-time business and community leaders announce they will stand with struggling homeowners pressuring big banks to reduce principals on underwater mortgages Economic Security People Acting in Community Together (PACT San Jose) http://www.piconetwork.org/news-media/releases/0076 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 10:00:00 PDT Groups protest transfer of risky assets as back-door bailout of Bank of America http://www.piconetwork.org/news-media/releases/0074 Housing Opportunities PICO National Network http://www.piconetwork.org/news-media/releases/0074 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 10:00:00 PDT Jury still out on ACO Accountability - PICO statement on ACO rules http://www.piconetwork.org/news-media/releases/0073 Health Care Access PICO National Network http://www.piconetwork.org/news-media/releases/0073 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 10:00:00 PDT PICO Letter to the President- Protect DREAM Eligible Youth http://www.piconetwork.org/news-media/releases/0075 PICO National Network sent the following letter to President Obama, urging him to protect DREAM Act eligible young people and undocumented parents of citizen children from the threat of detention and deportation. Immigration Reform PICO National Network http://www.piconetwork.org/news-media/releases/0075 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:00:00 PDT PICO National Network's Statement on President Obama's Deficit Reduction Plan http://www.piconetwork.org/news-media/releases/0072 PICO National Network http://www.piconetwork.org/news-media/releases/0072 Mon, 19 Sep 2011 10:00:00 PDT PICO National Network Statement on Budget Control Act http://www.piconetwork.org/news-media/releases/0071 PICO National Network http://www.piconetwork.org/news-media/releases/0071 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 10:00:00 PDT California's Faith Communities Push for Strongest Settlement Possible in Foreclosure Crisis http://www.piconetwork.org/news-media/releases/0070 Economic Security PICO California http://www.piconetwork.org/news-media/releases/0070 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 10:00:00 PDT PICO Statement on Treasury's New Rule Requiring Banks to Offer Extended Forbearance for Unemployed Homeowners http://www.piconetwork.org/news-media/releases/0069 Housing Opportunities Economic Security PICO National Network http://www.piconetwork.org/news-media/releases/0069 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 10:00:00 PDT Mandatory E-Verify Hurts Families and the Economy http://www.piconetwork.org/news-media/releases/0068 Immigration Reform PICO National Network http://www.piconetwork.org/news-media/releases/0068 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 10:00:00 PDT PICO Statement on Treasury Foreclosure Sanctions Against BofA, Wells and Chase http://www.piconetwork.org/news-media/releases/0067 "Today's announcement by the Treasury that it is finally imposing financial sanctions on Bank of America, Wells Fargo and J.P. Morgan Chase is a long-belated victory for American homeowners and the American principle of accountability." Housing Opportunities Economic Security PICO National Network http://www.piconetwork.org/news-media/releases/0067 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 10:00:00 PDT Faith Leaders Praise Senators for Standing Up for the Most Vulnerable http://www.piconetwork.org/news-media/releases/0066 Health Care Access PICO National Network http://www.piconetwork.org/news-media/releases/0066 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 10:00:00 PDT Clergy and Community Leaders Call for a State Budget that Includes Revenue Needed to Protect Youth and the Poor http://www.piconetwork.org/news-media/releases/0065 http://www.piconetwork.org/news-media/releases/0065 Thu, 26 May 2011 10:00:00 PDT Clergy, Religious Leaders Call Out AG Bondi for Siding with Wall Street, Opposing Strong Foreclosure Fraud Settlement http://www.piconetwork.org/news-media/releases/0064 On Thursday, May 26, over 50 clergy, faith leaders, and homeowners from 5 counties across Florida will travel to Tallahassee to hold a prayer vigil outside of Attorney General Pam Bondi's office to urge her to stop siding with the Wall Street banks Economic Security Federation of Congregations United to Serve (FOCUS) PICO United Florida http://www.piconetwork.org/news-media/releases/0064 Mon, 23 May 2011 10:00:00 PDT PICO National Network Applauds the Reintroduction of the DREAM Act http://www.piconetwork.org/news-media/releases/0063 Immigration Reform PICO National Network http://www.piconetwork.org/news-media/releases/0063 Wed, 11 May 2011 10:00:00 PDT Grassroots faith groups propose deficit reduction plan that would protect working families and the most vulnerable while rejecting spending caps http://www.piconetwork.org/news-media/releases/0062 Health Care Access Economic Security PICO National Network http://www.piconetwork.org/news-media/releases/0062 Tue, 03 May 2011 10:00:00 PDT PICO Applauds Senators Urging Administrative Relief for DREAM-Eligible Students and Youth http://www.piconetwork.org/news-media/releases/0060 The PICO National Network applauds the twenty-two Senators that issued a letter to President Obama last week urging him to grant deferred action or other measures to give relief to young people who would be eligible for the DREAM Act. Immigration Reform PICO National Network http://www.piconetwork.org/news-media/releases/0060 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 10:00:00 PDT With Federal Regulators Choosing Side of Big Banks, Homeowner Raise Expectations for Attorneys General Settlement http://www.piconetwork.org/news-media/releases/0061 The federal agencies had an opportunity to fulfill their responsibility as true regulators of the industry, but instead chose to stand with the big banks and to forsake millions of homeowners and our country's economy. Housing Opportunities Economic Security PICO National Network http://www.piconetwork.org/news-media/releases/0061 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 10:00:00 PDT Ryan budget pulls rug out from under Seniors, Disabled and Struggling Families http://www.piconetwork.org/news-media/releases/0059 Joint Statement of Robert Restuccia, Executive Director, Community Catalyst, and Rev. Heyward Wiggins, Co-Chair PICO National Network Steering Committee, on the House Republican budget plan. Health Care Access PICO National Network http://www.piconetwork.org/news-media/releases/0059 Tue, 05 Apr 2011 10:00:00 PDT Homeowners strongly condemn consent decree proposed by federal agencies that would let big banks off the hook for mortgage fraud http://www.piconetwork.org/news-media/releases/0058 Health Care Access Economic Security PICO National Network http://www.piconetwork.org/news-media/releases/0058 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 10:00:00 PDT PICO Statement on proposed rules on Accountable Care Organizations http://www.piconetwork.org/news-media/releases/0057 Yesterday's proposed rules from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to promote better care for Medicare recipients while reducing health care costs are a promising step forward for American families. Health Care Access PICO National Network http://www.piconetwork.org/news-media/releases/0057 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 10:00:00 PDT As Attorneys General Begin Negotiations with Banks, Homeowners Mount Pressure to Demand AGs "Pick a Side" http://www.piconetwork.org/news-media/releases/0056 "Let's help our Attorneys General make the right decision this March 29 by calling their office and demanding a strong and fair settlement that will help millions of Americans and restore our economy," said Rev. Lucy Kolin from PICO National Network. Housing Opportunities Economic Security PICO National Network http://www.piconetwork.org/news-media/releases/0056 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 10:00:00 PDT Faith Community Launches National Campaign to Tout Benefits of Health Care Law on One-Year Anniversary http://www.piconetwork.org/news-media/releases/0055 Health Care Access PICO National Network http://www.piconetwork.org/news-media/releases/0055 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 10:00:00 PDT