Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 3, 2014. Presenter: U.S. Africa Command Commander General David M. Rodriguez GENERAL DAVID RODRIGUEZ: Good afternoon, everyone. I’m glad to have the opportunity to talk with you again on how the U.S. Africa Command is supporting the Ebola response in West Africa. As you know, the president’s made[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Statement of Mayor Bill de Blasio on Grand Jury Decision on Death of Eric Garner
NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)–December 3, 2014 “This is a deeply emotional day – for the Garner Family, and all New Yorkers. His death was a terrible tragedy that no family should have to endure. This is a subject that is never far from my family’s minds – or our hearts. And Eric Garner’s death[Read More…]
Statement by Attorney General Holder on Federal Investigation Into Death of Eric Garner
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 3, 2014. Good evening. I want to provide an update regarding the case involving Eric Garner, a Staten Island resident, who died tragically in July. Since Mr. Garner’s death, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York, the Civil Rights Division and the FBI have[Read More…]
NAACP Deeply Disappointed Grand Jury Decided Not to Indict NY Police Officer Daniel Pantaleo
Baltimore, MD –(ENEWSPF)–December 3, 2014. A grand jury has decided not to indict Officer Daniel Pantaleo for the death of Eric Garner. Medical examiners found that a banned chokehold used by Officer Daniel Pantaleo contributed to the death of 43-year-old Eric Garner. In light of this decision, the NAACP has[Read More…]
Center for Constitutional Rights Responds to Grand Jury Failure to Indict NYPD Officer Who Killed Eric Garner
New York –(ENEWSPF)—December 3, 2014. Today, Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR) Executive Director Vincent Warren released the following statement in response to the news that the Grand Jury in the Eric Garner case failed to indict Daniel Pantaleo, the police officer who killed him with an illegal choke hold. How can[Read More…]
Grand Jury Decision Underscores Need for Wholesale Reform of the NYPD
NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—December 3, 2014. In response to press reports that a Grand Jury has failed to indict a police officer for the chokehold death of Eric Garner, a father of six accused of selling loose cigarettes illegally, the leadership of the New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following statement.[Read More…]
‘Trouble in Toyland’ Report Finds Dangerous Toys on Store Shelves
Shopping Tips Can Help Parents Shop Safe Chicago –(ENEWSPF)—December 3, 2014. Dangerous or toxic toys can still be found on America’s store shelves, according to Illinois Public Interest Research Group’s 29th annual Trouble in Toyland report. The survey of hazardous toys found that, despite recent progress, consumers must still be[Read More…]
Ferguson Upheaval Has Roots in America’s War on Drugs
NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—December 3, 2014. NOTE: What follows are two powerful pieces by the Drug Policy Alliance’s (DPA) Yolande Cadore and best-selling author Michelle Alexander. They have been provided to eNewsPark Forest for reprint by DPA. Huffington Post Ferguson Upheaval Has Roots in America’s War on Drugs, Yolande Cadore, Drug Policy[Read More…]
FDA Issues Final Rule on Pregnancy and Lactation Information for Prescription Drug and Biological Products
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–December 3, 2014. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration published a final rule today that sets standards for how information about using medicines during pregnancy and breastfeeding is presented in the labeling of prescription drugs and biological products. The new content and formatting requirements will provide a more[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, City Council Approve Ordinance to Increase Minimum Wage in Chicago to $13 by 2019
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 2, 2014. City Council today passed an ordinance that will raise the minimum wage for all Chicago workers to $13 per hour by 2019. This measure, sponsored by Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Alderman Will Burns, Alderman Pat O’Connor and 31 other aldermen, will increase the earnings for approximately 410,000 Chicago[Read More…]
