Floods devastated much of the Balkans throughout May 2014. Photo: UNDP GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–2 February 2015 – Devastating weather patterns and increasing temperatures will last into the foreseeable future as global warming is expected to continue, the United Nations World Meteorological Organization (WMO) confirmed today as it explained that 2014’s ranking as[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Senator Bernie Sanders Statement on Budget Proposal for FY 2016
BURLINGTON, Vt.–(ENEWSPF)–February 2 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), the ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee, today issued the following statement about President Obama’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2016: “The president’s budget begins to move us in the right direction. By rebuilding our crumbling infrastructure, we can create millions[Read More…]
SEIU’s Henry: President’s Budget Would Ensure Working Families Benefit as Economy Recovers
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 2, 2015. In response to the release of President Obama’s fiscal year 2016 budget, SEIU International President Mary Kay Henry issued the following statement: “This budget would ensure the economic recovery benefits working men and women–not just the wealthy few. Its smart investments in jobs, child care, pre-school, K-12,[Read More…]
Obama Budget Continues Discriminatory Abortion Coverage Restrictions for Low-Income Women, But Would Restore Limited Coverage for D.C. Women
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–Februar 2, 2015. The Center for Reproductive Rights expressed disappointment today that President Barack Obama’s FY2016 budget retains a ban on abortion services for women receiving health care through the federal government by restricting Medicaid coverage for abortion in only extremely limited circumstances—a policy also known as the Hyde[Read More…]
Planned Parenthood Welcomes President’s Investments in Women’s Health in FY16 Budget
WASHINGTON, DC —(ENEWSPF)—February 2, 2015. Planned Parenthood Federation of America welcomed the fiscally responsible investments in women’s health programs outlined in President Obama’s Fiscal Year 2016 budget which was released today. The budget makes investments in programs that are proven to work to improve women’s health and save taxpayer money in the[Read More…]
Freedom to Marry: President Obama Announces Plan to Ensure Social Security for All Married Gay Couples
New York –-(ENEWSPF)–February 2, 2015. President Barack Obama’s budget proposal includes a change to the Social Security Act that would allow legally married same-sex couples to receive the full array of protections even if they live in one of the 14 states that doesn’t respect their marriage. Evan Wolfson, president[Read More…]
Chicago Man Arrested After Foot Chase Saturday
(Photo: PFPD) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Park Forest Police issued a statement regarding the arrest Saturday of a Chicago man: "On 1/31/15 around noon, Officers were dispatched to a store on the 2500 block of Western Avenue reference a customer dispute. Jlyn Graham, age 20, of Chicago, was identified as being[Read More…]
Chicago Man Arrested After Foot Chase Saturday
(Photo: PFPD) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Park Forest Police issued a statement regarding the arrest Saturday of a Chicago man: "On 1/31/15 around noon, Officers were dispatched to a store on the 2500 block of Western Avenue reference a customer dispute. Jlyn Graham, age 20, of Chicago, was identified as being[Read More…]
More Republicans Sign On to Respect for Marriage Act, Feb. 2, 2015
New York –(ENEWSPF)–February 2, 2015. Today Congressman Carlos Cuberlo (R-FL) and Congressman Robert Dold (R-IL) became cosponsors of the Respect for Marriage Act, a bill that would repeal the Defense of Marriage Act and ensure that the federal government respects all valid marriages across all agencies. They join an increasing[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans: Retirees Concerned that President Obama’s Budget Includes Medicare Cuts
Social Security Disability Trust Fund Reallocation is a Plus Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 2, 2015. The following statement was issued today by Richard Fiesta, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans regarding President Obama’s Fiscal Year 2016 budget proposal. “Overall, President Obama’s 2016 budget proposal is a mixed bag for retirees.[Read More…]
