Day: February 22, 2017

New Study Indicates the Number of Spills Due to Fracking is 20 Times Higher Than Previous Estimates

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 22, 2017 By Mark Sumner An EPA study earlier this year suggested that hydraulic fracturing to extract oil and gas from shale beds could be a threat to drinking water, but that actual problems were “rare.” However, there may be reason to be concerned, because the number of spills related to[Read More…]

Jobs, Skills & Innovation: Congresswoman Robin Kelly Introduces Today’s American Dream Act

Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL-02) University Park, IL – (ENEWSPF)–February 22, 2017.  Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly introduced the Today’s American Dream Act (H.R. 1084). She announced the bill and outlined its provisions at a press conference hosted at Governors State University. “For too many Illinois families, the recovery hasn’t come quickly or completely enough. They[Read More…]

Congressman Rush Introduces ‘Laquan McDonald Camera Act of 2017’ Restricting Federal Funds from Law Enforcement Agencies Noncompliant with Body Camera and Dash Cam Policies s

  U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush (DIL01) CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—February 22, 2017.  In an effort to bring more accountability to police departments across the country U.S. Rep. Bobby L. Rush (D-IL01) has introduced H.R. 1213 ‘Laquan McDonald Camera Act of 2017’ which requires, as a condition on the receipt of federal funds, that[Read More…]

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