NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–June 25, 2015. Demos, in proud partnership with fellow racial equity organizations, released the following statement about the King v. Burwell Supreme Court ruling: “We, the undersigned organizations working to advance racial justice and health equity in the United States, are pleased that the U.S. Supreme Court has found[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Who is Looking Out for the Health of America’s Children? House Chemicals Bill Favors Industry Over Families
WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–June 25, 2015. The bill passed by the House of Representatives this week to update the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976 falls short of what’s necessary to ensure that everyday chemicals are safe, EWG said. Ken Cook, EWG’s president and cofounder, said: American citizens expect chemicals in commerce to[Read More…]
Drug Policy Alliance Releases Videos of Three Marijuana Symposia in California
Top Experts in Policy, Science and Regulation Discuss the Public Health, Social Justice and Environmental Issues Related to Marijuana Legalization NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—June 25, 2015. In an effort to educate the public and discuss pressing issues related to the legalization of marijuana in California in 2016, the Drug Policy Alliance held[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Publishes Over 7,700 Consumer Complaint Narratives About Financial Companies
Over Half of Consumers Filing Complaints Online Opt In to Share Their Experiences Via the CFPB’s Public Complaint Database WASHINGTON, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)—June 25, 2015. Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) goes live with an enhanced public-facing consumer complaint database, which includes for the first time over 7,700 consumer accounts[Read More…]
Presidential Candidate Jill Stein Unveils Power to the People Plan
“Seeks system change, to overthrow Corporate Capitalism to a human-centered economy that puts people, planet and peace over profit.” Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 25, 2015. Dr. Jill Stein held a campaign kick off event on Tuesday at the National Press Club in Washington D.C., where she introduced her platform. The POWER TO THE[Read More…]
City and County of Albany to Develop Innovative, Evidence-based Process to Reduce Low-Level Arrests, Recidivism, and Racial Disparities
Broad Array of Community Stakeholders Sign Memorandum of Understanding To Collaborate on Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion – LEAD Albany –(ENEWSPF)—June 25, 2015. Today, city and county officials and community leaders announced that the City and County of Albany will be developing an innovative program to reduce recidivism while advancing public[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Announce New Effort to Build Relationship Between Police And Youth
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 25, 2015. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Superintendent Garry McCarthy yesterday joined the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement (NOBLE) to announce a new summer school effort, being piloted at two CPS elementary schools, to build trust and improve relationships between police officers and youth. The effort, a recommendation of[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces Launch of Chicago Riverwalk Programming with Events This Week and Weekend
Full Day of Music, Food and Family Activities Highlight the Grand Opening of the Riverwalk; Friday Evening Events Celebrate Downtown Worker Appreciation Day CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 25, 2015. Mayor Rahm Emanuel yesterday announced that the newly transformed Chicago Riverwalk will feature several special events this week and weekend, June 26 – 28,[Read More…]
Wish-Bone Salad Dressing Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg in 24 oz. Wish-Bone Ranch Salad Dressing
Parsippany, NJ –(ENEWSPF)–June 25, 2015. Pinnacle Foods Group LLC is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of its Wish-Bone Ranch Salad Dressing variety, due to the product containing Wish-Bone Blue Cheese Dressing, inadvertently packed in Ranch Salad Dressing bottles and was brought to our attention by a consumer. This product contains[Read More…]
42 Defendants Facing State Or Federal Drug Charges For Allegedly Selling Heroin On City’S West Side
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–June 24, 2015. Forty-two defendants are facing state or federal narcotics charges for their alleged roles in supplying and distributing heroin in the area of West Grenshaw Street and Independence Boulevard, in the North Lawndale neighborhood on the city’s west side. An investigation led by officers of the Chicago[Read More…]
