Amendments Further Implement President Obama’s Policy Related to Easing of Sanctions on Cuba WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–January 26, 2016. Today, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) are announcing new amendments to the Cuban Assets Control Regulations[Read More…]
Day: January 26, 2016
Former City of Chicago Transportation Official Convicted of Corruption in Awarding of Red-Light Camera Contracts
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–January 26, 2016. The former assistant transportation commissioner for the city of Chicago was convicted today on federal corruption charges in connection with the awarding of lucrative red-light camera contracts. After a two-week trial in federal court in Chicago, the jury convicted JOHN BILLS on all counts against[Read More…]
CDC Adds 2 Destinations to Interim Travel Guidance Related to Zika Virus, Jan. 26, 2016
Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–January 26, 2016. CDC is working with other public health officials to monitor for ongoing Zika virus transmission. Today, CDC added the following destinations to the Zika virus travel alerts: United States Virgin Islands and Dominican Republic. Previously, CDC issued a travel alert (Level 2-Practice Enhanced Precautions) for people traveling[Read More…]
Clinton, Duckworth, Foxx Win Overwhelmingly at Chicago’s 49th Ward Endorsement Session
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 26, 2016. Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, U.S. Senate candidate Tammy Duckworth and State’s Attorney candidate Kimm Foxx emerged as the big winners at last night’s 49th Ward Democratic Party endorsement session. Each garnered more than two-thirds of the membership vote, which entitles them to an automatic endorsement. Also winning[Read More…]
Families Across Illinois Say the State of State is Weak Due to Failure to Pass a Responsible Budget
From one end of the state to the other, families and providers called on the Governor and lawmakers to put a budget first that chooses revenue over cuts to families and communities SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–January 26, 2016. The unanimous opinion among providers and families at press conferences in Chicago, Springfield, Rockford, and[Read More…]
Invisible Institute Wins Knight News Challenge on Data, $400K
Citizens Police Data Project to use Knight funding to bring more transparency to allegations of police misconduct The Citizens Police Data Project staff: Jamie Kalven, Chaclyn Hunt, Rajiv Sinclair, Alison Flowers, Darryl Holliday, Harry Backlund CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–January 26, 2016. The Invisible Institute, a journalism production company on the South Side[Read More…]
NOW’s Message to Paul Ryan—Don’t Mess With Texas Justice
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 26, 2016. Statement of NOW President Terry O’Neill: Republicans in Congress thought the fix was in when Texas’ Republican Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick asked a Rick Perry-appointed District Attorney to open a criminal investigation into Planned Parenthood, following the release of undercover videos concocted to spread malicious lies[Read More…]
Poll: New Hampshire Primary Voters Strongly Support Decriminalizing Drug Possession, Treating Drugs as a Health Issue
Majorities of Republicans, Democrats and Independents Oppose Arresting People for Simple Possession of Any Drug, Want Health Insurers to Provide Treatment and Support Eliminating Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Non-Violent Drug Offenders; Findings Come in the Midst of Escalating Overdose Deaths across the Country and Focus by Presidential Candidates on Alternative[Read More…]
As Refugee and Migrant Flood into Europe Continues, UN and Partners Seek $550 Million for 2016
Asylum-seekers from Syria, including children, arrive on the shores of the island of Lesbos, in the North Aegean region of Greece. Photo: UNICEF/Alessio Romenzi GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–26 January 2016 – With no let-up in the flood of people pouring into Europe as they flee conflict in the Middle East and elsewhere, the[Read More…]
UN Chief Delivers Impassioned Plea to Israelis and Palestinians to Compromise for Peace
A Palestine Red Crescent Society responder tends to the wounded during a Bethlehem skirmish. Clashes with the Israeli army in the West Bank have left many injured by rubber bullets and tear gas. Photo: Oren Ziv/IRIN NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–26 January 2016 – Condemning Palestinian attacks against Israeli civilians, highlighting growing Palestinian[Read More…]
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