Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 25 2015. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) stands behind today’s 6-3 ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court in King v. Burwell. This decision affirms that individuals in every state can continue receiving premium tax credits from the federal government to offset the cost of health insurance. “Research[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
AARP Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Ruling in King v Burwell
WASHINGTON, DC —(ENEWSPF)–June 25, 2015. The following is a statement by AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins on today’s ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court: “AARP applauds the U.S. Supreme Court’s King v Burwell decision today that allows individuals who purchased health insurance through the federal exchange to continue receiving subsidies[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans: King v. Burwell Decision a Win for Those Aged 50 – 64
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 25, 2015. The following statement was issued today by Richard Fiesta, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, following the U.S. Supreme Court decision in the case of King v. Burwell: “With its King v. Burwell decision, the U.S. Supreme Court today confirmed that the Affordable Care[Read More…]
Ford Recalls 19,095 Mustangs, June 25, 2015
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 25, 2015 SUMMARY: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Mustang vehicles manufactured February 14, 2014, to February 10, 2015, and equipped with 2.3L engines. Prolonged exposure to elevated underbody temperatures can cause degradation of the fuel tank and/or fuel vapor lines, which may[Read More…]
Positec Tool Recalls Worx Brand Blower/Vacs Due to Shock Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 25, 2015 Recalled Worx brand blower/vac Recall Summary Name of product: Worx electric blower/vacs Hazard: The grounded and ungrounded wiring in the electric blower/vacs could be reversed, posing a shock hazard to consumers. Remedy: View Details Refund Replace Consumer Contact: Positec toll-free at (866) 955-4579 between 9 a.m.[Read More…]
Bicycles with SR Suntour Bicycle Forks Recalled by SR Suntour Due to Crash Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 25, 2015. Model 3010 bicycle fork Recall Summary Name of product: Bicycles with SR Suntour bicycle forks Hazard: The bolt that attaches the upper part of the bicycle’s fork to the lower part of the fork can break or separate and cause the front wheel to come off[Read More…]
Coal City, IL Tornado Clean-Up Scheduled for Friday, June 26; Volunteers Needed
Tornado damage in Coal City, IL Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 25, 2015. Voluneers are needed for cleaning up the tornado damage done this week in Coal City, IL on Friday, June 26 at 9 a.m. Volunteers should report to the Diamond Banquet Hall on Route 113 and Daly Road, in Coal[Read More…]
Food & Water Watch Decries Voluntary Country of Origin Labeling Proposal
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 25, 2015. Statement of Food & Water Watch Executive Director Wenonah Hauter: “Today, the Senate Agriculture Committee held a hearing on the anti-consumer proposal to replace mandatory country of origin labels (COOL) with a voluntary labeling program for beef and pork products. This policy change would let meatpackers[Read More…]
Monster Black Hole Wakes After 26 Years
Black hole with stellar companion EU–(ENEWSPF)–25 June 2015. Over the past week, ESA’s Integral satellite has been observing an exceptional outburst of high-energy light produced by a black hole that is devouring material from its stellar companion. X-rays and gamma rays point to some of the most extreme phenomena in[Read More…]
Statement by SEIU Executive Vice President Valarie Long Regarding Sexual Abuse of Immigrant Women in the Janitorial Industry
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 25, 2015. Today, Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Executive Vice President Valarie Long issued the following statement regarding sexual abuse of immigrant women in the janitorial industry: “Sexual harassment and abuse are heinous offenses not to be tolerated anywhere, especially in the workplace. Workplace safety is among our[Read More…]
