Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing SYRIA UK Consultations P-5 Meeting / Russian Position on Syria Secretary Kerry’s Calls Use of Chemical Weapons / U.S. National Security Threatened Congressional Outreach Intelligence Assessments UK Actions Information Sharing with Allies and Partners UN Inspection PAKISTAN Dr. Afridi’s Sentence Overturned ISRAEL/PALESTINIANS[Read More…]
Day: August 29, 2013
Senator Merkley Teams Up with Google to Help Oregon Small Businesses
Portland, OR–(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2013. Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley teamed up with Google today as they put on a free small business workshop in Portland focused on how Oregon small businesses and entrepreneurs can maximize their online economic opportunities. At today’s Oregon Get Your Business Online event, Google experts helped small[Read More…]
Senator Wyden: All Legal Same-Sex Marriages Now Recognized for Federal Tax Purposes
Affected Couples May be Eligible for Past-Years’ Tax Refunds WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2013. U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today applauded a ruling by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that all legally married same-sex couples will be treated as married for federal tax purposes. “Today’s[Read More…]
Senator Leahy Welcomes Long-Awaited DOJ Guidelines For Enforcement Of Federal Marijuana Laws
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman To Preside Over Hearing On Issue Next Month, DAG Cole Scheduled To Testify WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2013. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) on Thursday welcomed the Justice Department’s release of guidelines for enforcement of federal marijuana laws in light of action at the state level.[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces First Construction Work Project Requiring Hiring of Neighborhood Residents
At Least 7.5% of Labor From Construction Area for Projects Worth More Than $100,000 CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced the advertisement of the first two construction projects that require neighborhood residents to be hired for at least 7.5 percent of labor hours on city construction contracts worth[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Breaks Ground for Cermak Avenue Green Line Station
New Station Near McCormick Place Part of $92 Million in CTA Station Developments that will Foster Economic Growth Throughout the Near South Side CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and local officials broke ground today on the new Cermak Green Line station, a $50 million construction project that will energize[Read More…]
As the Nation Celebrates Labor Day, Latino Workers Still Disproportionately Affected by Unemployment, Low Wages and Financial Insecurity in Retirement
New report prescribes swift and broad solutions for Latino working families Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2013 –A new report released in honor of Labor Day by the AFL-CIO shows that four years after the Great Recession officially ended, Latino working families continue to be disproportionally affected by the weak economic recovery.[Read More…]
Oregon 2014 Marijuana Legalization Initiative Likely
OREGON—(ENEWSPF)—August 29, 2013. By Phillip Smith Oregon activists organized as New Approach Oregon will try to put a marijuana legalization initiative on the November 2014 ballot, the leader of the group told the Willamette Week this week. The move comes after an effort in the legislature to put the issue[Read More…]
Marijuana Policy Project: DOJ Announces It Will Allow Marijuana Legalization to Move Forward in Colorado and Washington
WASHINGTON, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—August 29, 2013. At a press briefing Thursday, the U.S. Department of Justice announced it will allow Colorado and Washington to move forward with implementation of laws establishing state-regulated systems of marijuana production and distribution. For more details see http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/29/eric-holder-marijuana-washington-colorado-doj_n_3837034.html?1377797425 Statement from Dan Riffle, director of federal policies[Read More…]
ACLU: Same-Sex Married Couples Nationwide to Receive Federal Tax Recognition
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2013. The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service announced today that legally married gay and lesbian couples will be recognized as married for federal tax purposes even if the couples live in or move to a state that does not recognize marriage for same-sex couples. The Treasury and[Read More…]