Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 16, 2014. President Obama spoke with French President Hollande today about the situation in Ukraine. The Presidents underscored that Russia will face significant additional costs if it continues its provocative and destabilizing behavior. President Obama praised the Ukrainian government’s efforts to unify the country by holding free and[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Statement by President Obama on the 60th Anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education Ruling
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 16, 2014. Tomorrow marks 60 years since the Supreme Court handed down its landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision, the first major step in dismantling the “separate but equal” doctrine that justified Jim Crow. As we commemorate this historic anniversary, we recommit ourselves to the long struggle[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 16, 2014. Tomorrow, as we commemorate the 10th annual International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, we recommit ourselves to the fundamental belief that all people should be treated equally, that they should have the opportunity to reach their fullest potential, and that no one should face violence or[Read More…]
UUCC to Screen ‘War on Whistleblowers’ on May 23
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 16, 2014. The Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest, will screen the documentary film ‘War on Whistleblowers’ on Friday, May 23 at 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. ‘War on Whistleblowers’ looks at four whistleblowers (before Edward Snowden)[Read More…]
The Health Insurance Marketplace Prepares for 2015 and Beyond
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 16, 201. By Mandy Cohen, Director, Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight Today, we issued a final rule promoting affordability, transparency and taking the first step toward providing additional quality related tools for consumers shopping in the Health Insurance Marketplace. We continue to be pleased with[Read More…]
Bonacic Becomes Fifth Republican State Senator to Announce Support for Compassionate Care Act, New York’s Comprehensive Medical Marijuana Bill
Rapidly Building Republican Support for Bi-Partisan Bill Comes as Republican Senator Phil Boyle Introduces Inadequate Measure Patients, Families and Advocates Respond: Good that Boyle Supports Medical Marijuana; Now He Can Support Patients by Endorsing the Compassionate Care Act New York—(ENEWSPF)—May 16, 2014. Today in a meeting with patients, caregivers[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, May 16, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 16, 2014. Marco Rubio Proposes Dismantling Medicare and Raising the Retirement Age On Tuesday, Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) gave a speech at the National Press Club in which he laid out his sweeping proposal to confront the nation’s retirement security crisis through cuts to Social Security and Medicare.[Read More…]
New Game Consoles to Cost U.S. Consumers $1 Billion in Annual Electric Bills
Xbox One, PS4 Guzzle Massive Amounts of Electricity Nationwide When No One’s Using Them SAN FRANCISCO–(ENEWSPF)–May 16, 2014 – The latest-generation game consoles are on track to cost American consumers $1 billion annually in utility bills–$400 million of that in standby mode when no one is using them–and devour enough[Read More…]
House to Vote on Budget Amendment to Defund Medical Marijuana Raids
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 16, 2014. By Erik Altieri, NORML Communications Director In the coming days, members of the House of Representatives are expected to debate and vote on budget appropriation legislation for the Department of Justice. Representatives Rohrabacher and Farr will be introducing an amendment to this measure to prevent[Read More…]
Jobless Rates Down in 43 States, Up in 2 in April 2014; Payroll Jobs Up in 39 States, Down in 10, May 16, 2014
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 16, 2014. Regional and state unemployment rates were generally lower in April. Forty-three states had unemployment rate decreases, two states had increases, and five states and the District of Columbia had no change, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Forty-seven states and the District of Columbia[Read More…]
