Employers Allowed to Use Religious Beliefs to Refuse to Comply With Law Requiring Contraception Coverage WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2014. The U.S. Supreme Court today ruled in favor of closely-held corporations that sought an exemption to a federal law requiring employers to provide insurance coverage for contraception. The owners of the plaintiff[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Home Care Workers Vow to Stand Up for Good Jobs and Quality Home Care in Wake of Harris v. Quinn Ruling
Caregivers to Work with States and Consumers to Ensure a Strong Voice for Care WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2014. Home care workers and consumers are ready to stand up for quality home care in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Harris v. Quinn today. “No court case is[Read More…]
The Unitarian Universalist Association Joins Fossil Fuel Divestment Movement
BOSTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2014. Delegates at the 2014 General Assembly (GA) of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) meeting in Providence, RI, passed a resolution on Saturday calling for divestment from fossil fuel companies in the UUA Common Endowment Fund (UUCEF). The resolution requires the UUA to: Cease purchasing securities of CT200[Read More…]
Pesticide Production Leaves a Legacy of Poisoning and Contamination
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2014. Decades later there are still horrifying impacts from a legacy of dumping in the environment tens of thousands of pounds of chemical waste used in the production of pesticides. The production by the Hooker Chemical Company of C-56, the progenitor of many now banned organochlorine pesticides,[Read More…]
Two Convicted in 2010 Shooting Death of 20-year-old Adam Martinez
Cook County-(ENEWSPF)- The Southtown Star reports that two men who had “participated” in the shooting death of 20-year-old Adam Martinez were convicted of murder last week. From the Southtown Star: A jury found Corey Anderson, of Richton Park, guilty Friday on five counts, including first-degree murder, in the shooting death[Read More…]
Denso Corp. Executive Agrees to Plead Guilty to Price Fixing on Automobile Parts Installed in U.S. Cars
Executive Agrees to Serve One Year and One Day in U.S. Prison Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 30, 2014. An executive of Japan-based Denso Corp. has agreed to plead guilty and to serve one year and one day in a U.S. prison in connection with the Antitrust Division’s investigation into a conspiracy to[Read More…]
Statement by NARAL Pro-Choice America Reaction to the Supreme Court Decision On Hobby Lobby
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 30, 2014. Statement of Ilyse Hogue, President of NARAL Pro-Choice America: “Today’s decision from five male justices is a direct attack on women and our fundamental rights. This ruling goes out of its way to declare that discrimination against women isn’t discrimination. “Allowing bosses this much control over the[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Law to Help Military Families Enroll Children in Illinois Schools
Streamlines Transfer Process and Eliminates School Roadblocks for Children with One or More Parents Serving in the Armed Forces MASCOUTAH–(ENEWSPF)–June 28, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation to make it easier for military families to enroll their children in Illinois schools. The law eliminates many of the educational roadblocks[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Legislation That Will Allow Quad Cities – Washington DC Air Service Take Flight
Legislation Will Clear Way for Direct Flights to Nation’s Capital MOLINE–(ENEWSPF)–June 28, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation that clears the way for daily flights from the Quad Cities to Washington, DC. Today’s action will enhance transportation and economic development opportunities in the Quad Cities area and is part[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Law Promoting the Purchase of Solar-Produced Electricity in Illinois
Legislation Will Help Lead Illinois on Path towards Sustainability CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 28, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation to promote the purchase of solar-produced electricity in Illinois. The law requires that a special existing fund be used to purchase solar power and emphasizes the development of distributed solar generation, such[Read More…]
