CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF0—February 16, 2018 By: Georges Sanon The Prairie State College (PSC) Student Veterans Center is presenting “A War of Conscience: The Internal Fight of Moral Injury,” from 12:15 to 2:15 p.m., Wednesday, February 21, in the Barnes & Noble College Auditorium on the college’s main campus at 202 S.[Read More…]
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Court Rules Obama-Era Energy Efficiency Standards Should Proceed
Trump administration dealt another blow in the courts Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 16, 2018 By: Timothy Ballo Yesterday, a federal court ruled that a suite of energy efficiency rules advanced during the Obama administration must move forward, despite a Trump administration attempt to scrap the rules. A coalition of states and environmental groups had sued the[Read More…]
Brennan Center Wins Suit Against Trump’s Third Muslim Ban, U.S. Supreme Court Next
NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—February 16, 2018 By: Naren Daniel Yesterday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit ruled that President Trump’s third attempt to institute the Muslim Ban promised during his presidential campaign is likely unconstitutional. The case is now poised to come before the U.S. Supreme Court, which allowed[Read More…]
Chicagoans Unite to Rally and March for Gun Reform on Sunday, Feb. 18
In the wake of yet another school shooting, Chicago declares “Enough is Enough!” CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—February 16, 2018 By: Brenna O’Brien Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, Women’s March Chicago, and Indivisible have joined forces to lead a rally and march from Federal Plaza to Trump Tower, declaring that[Read More…]
In Rebuke to Sessions, Lawmakers Move Bipartisan Criminal Justice Reform Bill Out of Committee
New York, N.Y. –(ENEWSPF)—February 15, 2018 By: Rebecca Autrey The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced a key sentencing reform bill toward a full Senate vote today. The Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act of 2017 has bipartisan backing from lawmakers and is supported by law enforcement, and civil rights and advocacy groups[Read More…]
160 National, State and Local Organizations Join to Oppose Medicaid Work Requirements
Leading Health Care, Civil Rights, Criminal Justice, Faith-Based, Housing and Disability Rights Advocates Say New CMS Policy Will Harm Individuals and Communities Impacted by the Opioid Crisis and Mass Incarceration Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 16, 2017 By: Abigail Woodworth 160 organizations, representing leading health care, disability rights, criminal justice, faith-based, housing and[Read More…]
FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D. Statement on Efficacy of the 2017-2018 Influenza Vaccine
Silver Spring, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—February 16, 2018 By: Jennifer Dooren Seasonal flu has been widespread this year, impacting millions of people across the country. It has been an especially challenging season, with high rates of hospitalization for both influenza and its complications, which include pneumonia and the exacerbation of chronic conditions such[Read More…]
Prairie State College Student Selected to Visit NASA This February
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—February 15, 2018 By: Greg Lewandowski As NASA gears up to a planned manned mission to the planet Mars, the space agency has launched a new education program that has pulled one Homewood, Ill. resident into its orbit of study. On Feb. 13, Bill Michael Beverly joined a handful[Read More…]
Despite Trump’s Efforts to Sabotage Health Care Law, Enrollment Remained Stable
Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)—February 15, 2018 By: Emily Gee Despite the Trump administration’s efforts to sabotage it, enrollment in the health insurance marketplace has remained relatively stable, according to a new analysis from the Center for American Progress. About 11.8 million people signed up for 2018 individual coverage in the Affordable[Read More…]
Instead of Baseball Tryouts, Prom and College, American Kids Go to School Worried about Guns, says Rep. Kelly
Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)—February 15, 2018 By: James Lewis This morning, Congresswoman Robin Kelly, vice chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, took to the House Floor demanding action to prevent another school shooting like yesterday’s at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL. On the House floor,[Read More…]
