Day: September 29, 2016

Trump Suffering from 20-Point ‘Nuclear War Gap’ in Swing States, as Clinton Leads Head-to-Head

Portland, Oregon—(ENEWSPF)—September 29, 2016.  Polling commissioned by VoteVets, performed by Public Policy Polling, is showing a lead for Hillary Clinton in the presidential race in Colorado, Pennsylvania. Virginia, Florida, and North Carolina, with clear majorities saying she won the debates. Perhaps most stunningly, voters in those states overwhelmingly agree that[Read More…]

National Community Development Initiative Selects Chicago for $5 Million Grant

Grant supports Chicago’s investment in revitalizing and connecting public spaces Stony Island Arts Bank will serve as the pilot site in an initiative to foster civic engagement, economic opportunity and environmental sustainability. Photo by:  Tom Harris. Copyright Hedrich Blessing. Courtesy of Rebuild Foundation CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 29, 2016 By: Ronia Holmes A[Read More…]

VA Announces $3.4 Million in Funding to Help the Homeless

Funds will enhance services for special needs homeless Veterans. WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–September 29, 2016.  Today, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert A. McDonald announced the award of $3.4 million in grant funding offered through the Grant and Per Diem (GPD) Program to 16 community agencies that provide enhanced services for homeless Veterans[Read More…]

Senators Merkley, Warren, Menendez Urge SEC Investigation of Wells Fargo for Misleading Investors and Violating Whistleblower Protections

WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–September 29, 2016.  Today, Senators Jeff Merkley (D-Ore), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass), and Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) formally called on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to investigate whether Wells Fargo and senior officials violated laws by misleading investors and firing whistleblowers while the bank oversaw the creation of[Read More…]

In Light of Troubling New Data, Sen. Warren Demands Education Department Halt Collection of Former Corinthian Students’ Debt and Discharge Their Loans

Data Uncovered by Warren Staff Investigation Show Department Focused on Debt Collection, Not Providing Relief for Students Who Were Cheated by Corinthian Washington, DC -(ENEWSPF)–September 29, 2016.  United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) today wrote to U.S. Secretary of Education John King to halt collections on the loans of former[Read More…]

Farewell Rosetta: ESA Mission to Conclude on Comet’s Surface

CALIFORNIA–(ENEWSPF)–September 29, 2016 This view shows Comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko as seen by the OSIRIS wide-angle camera on ESA’s Rosetta spacecraft on September 29, 2016, when Rosetta was at an altitude of 14 miles (23 kilometers).  Credits: ESA/Rosetta/MPS for OSIRIS Team MPS/UPD/LAM/IAA/SSO/INTA/UPM/DASP/IDA The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Rosetta mission will come to[Read More…]

Jay Z And Snoop Dogg Do Powerful Videos Slamming Drug War

Mark Von Holden/Invision/AP Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 29, 2016 By: Tony Newman For years hip-hop artists have rapped about drug use, the drug trade and the drug war. And now, we are seeing some of the biggest stars use their influence to deal a blow to our country’s racist drug war. Two[Read More…]

From the Street to the Stage, Chicago Dance Crash Makes Governors State University the First Stop of New National Tour (Video)

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)–September 29, 2016 – Audiences in Chicago’s Southland will be the first to experience a contemporary take on the classic struggle between right and wrong, this time depicted in the form of hip hop or street dance. GSU’s Center for Performing Arts will welcome Chicago Dance Crash back[Read More…]

Number of Prominent Republicans and Independents Backing Hillary Clinton Grows

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–September 29, 2016.  Following Hillary Clinton’s successful debate on Monday night, Together for America announced today that the ranks of Republicans and Independents who are stepping forward to back Hillary Clinton for President are growing. An additional 40 prominent leaders — including several senior administration officials and congressional staff,[Read More…]

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