JOHNSON, Vt.–(ENEWSPF)–February 17, 2015 – U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), speaking today at Johnson State College, called for a “revolution” in the way higher education is funded in the United States. He proposed tuition-free courses for freshmen and sophomores at all public colleges and universities. He also called for reforms[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
United States Provides $125 Million to the World Food Program for the Syria Crisis
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 17, 2015. Increasing its commitment to help those affected by the crisis in Syria, the United States is providing an additional $125 million in humanitarian assistance to the UN World Food Program (WFP), which feeds nearly six million Syrians and refugees from Syria every month. The announcement was[Read More…]
Russian National Charged in Largest Known Data Breach Prosecution Extradited to United States
Defendant Brought From Netherlands After Fighting Extradition for Over Two Years Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 17, 2015. A Russian national appeared in federal court in Newark today after being extradited from the Netherlands to face charges that he conspired in the largest international hacking and data breach scheme ever prosecuted in the[Read More…]
In Milestone for Sentencing Reform, Attorney General Holder Announces Record Reduction in Mandatory Minimums Against Nonviolent Drug Offenders
New Data Revealed by Justice Department Shows Rate at Which Feds Pursued Mandatory Minimum Penalties in Drug Trafficking Cases Has Hit Record Low; In One of His Final Speeches Before Stepping Down, Holder Lauds Progress In Sentencing Reform Initiative He Launched in ‘13 Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 17, 2015. In a major[Read More…]
Rep. Gutierrez Reacts to Preliminary Texas v. U.S. Injunction
“We may be delayed, but we will not be deterred.” Chicago, IL –(ENEWSPF)–February 17, 2015. Rep. Luis V. Gutiérrez (D-IL) issued the following statement reacting to the temporary injunction issued by a judge in the case (Texas v. United States) related to the President’s immigration actions on immigration. “We may[Read More…]
SEIU: Immigrant Families Have Justice, History On Their Side
WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)–February 17, 2015. Following U.S. District Judge Andrew Hanen’s ruling against President Obama’s immigration action, Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Executive Vice President, Rocio Saenz, issued this response: “Immigrant families remain on a path to justice. This ruling–issued by a lone, out-of-touch judge, singularly sought out by extremist[Read More…]
Warm Ocean Temperatures May Mean Major Coral Bleaching
NOAA Coral Reef Watch’s newly-released four-month bleaching outlook indicates the greatest threat for coral bleaching through May 2015 is in the western Pacific and Indian Oceans in areas such American Samoa, Samoa, Western Australia, and Indonesia. (Credit: NOAA) Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 17, 2015. NOAA scientists are warning that warm ocean temperatures in the[Read More…]
Chicago Progressive Candidates Prepare Strong Response in Anticipation of Governor Rauner’s Budget Address
Residents Demand Progressive Revenue Solutions that Force Rich to Pay Fair Share; Rally to be Held Thursday, February 19 CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—February 17, 2015. In tomorrow’s budget address, Governor Rauner is likely to announce massive cuts to childcare programs, Medicaid, and other community services that are vital for working families. As our[Read More…]
NOAA Study Uses Latest Technology to Compute Updated Washington Monument Height
Obelisk’s architectural elevation measurement now meets international standards This photo with overlay shows the measuring points likely used by USACE’s Lt. Col. Thomas Casey in 1884 and the international standard measuring point used by NOAA in 2014. NOAA Illustration. (Credit: NOAA) Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 16, 2015. Using new international measurement standards[Read More…]
Roosevelt University Professors Release New Book with Advice on Teaching Latinos
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 17, 2015. Aiming to improve academic achievement among growing numbers of Latino students in Chicago and beyond, a new book by two Roosevelt University professors offers advice to teachers for reaching and succeeding with students who typically perform below whites, blacks and Asians in reading, math and the sciences.[Read More…]
