Private Prison Corporations Thrown Out of Court New York –(ENEWSPF)–February 9, 2017. Yesterday, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed an appeal by private prison corporations seeking to block the release of government documents about their immigration detention practices. A federal judge ruled in July, in a case brought[Read More…]
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New Vital Signs Study Finds Noise-Related Hearing Loss Not Limited to Work Exposure
Millions have hearing damage even when hearing perceived as excellent Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–February 9, 2017. Unless your hearing is tested, it’s really hard to know if it’s damaged. That’s the message of a recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) survey that found about one in four U.S. adults who[Read More…]
On Monday, February 13, Fight for $15 to Flood Hardee’s, Carl’s Jr. Restaurants Nationwide Declaring Trump Labor Nominee Unfit to Serve
Rallies in Two-Dozen Cities Planned as Fast-Food Mogul Admits He Didn’t Pay Legally-Required Taxes on Housekeeper for Years NATIONWIDE –(ENEWSPF)—February 9, 2017.  Days before a U.S. Senate committee hearing, the working Americans in the Fight for $15 movement will Monday escalate its opposition to Andy Puzder’s nomination as labor secretary[Read More…]
Music, Art and Advocacy: Chicago Sleep In to Benefit 13 Youth Homeless Agencies on Friday, Feb. 24
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 9, 2017. Chicago’s youth-serving homeless agencies, shelters and drop-in centers will benefit from the Out in the Open Sleep In Friday night, Feb. 24 in Chicago’s South Loop. Thirteen non-profits will come together for a night of advocacy and fundraising at 2nd Presbyterian Church, 1936 S. Michigan Avenue. More than 20,000 young[Read More…]
Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Moves Chicago Office
Veterans’ services will still be offered in person at 80 VSO locations across the state during transition Chicago, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 9, 2017. Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Chicago office will be moving down the street to the George W. Dunne Cook County Office Building effective February 14th, 2017. Our office will[Read More…]
U.S. District Court Blocks Anthem’s Acquisition of Cigna
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 8, 2017. Judge Amy Berman Jackson for the District of Columbia ruled in favor of the Justice Department in its civil antitrust lawsuit to block health insurer Anthem, Inc.’s acquisition of Cigna Corp., the Justice Department announced. “Today’s decision is a victory for American consumers,” said Acting Assistant[Read More…]
Former Catholic Priest Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Production and Distribution of Child Pornography
DELAWARE–(ENEWSPF)–February 8, 2017. A former U.S. Navy Lt. Commander and ordained Catholic priest was sentenced to 30 years in prison today for charges involving the sexual exploitation of children, announced Acting Assistant Attorney General Kenneth A. Blanco of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney Charles M. Oberly III[Read More…]
Operation Inherent Resolve: Military Strikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria and Iraq, February 9, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)—February 9, 2017 – On Feb. 8, Coalition military forces conducted 29 strikes consisting of 64 engagements against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. Syria In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 17 strikes consisting of 21 engagements using fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. Near Al Bab,three[Read More…]
Refuse Fascism Chicago Announces Rally and March on Saturday, February 11
In the Name of Humanity – NO! No Muslim Ban! No Walls! First They Came for… Not This Time! CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—February 9, 2017. On Saturday, February 11 at 3 pm, there will be a rally/march at 2200 W. Devon, in Chicago hosted by representatives of the Devon Avenue community, Refuse Fascism[Read More…]
UPDATED: Caregivers, Clients to Rally on Valentine’s Day and Tell Governor Rauner to ‘Have a Heart, Support Vital Services’
On eve of Rauner’s budget address, and the vote on controversial overtime rule, people with disabilities, home caregivers and union members to call on governor to end policies that threaten thousands of Illinois residents and the workers on whom they rely. CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—UPDATED: Feb. 13, 2017 (Note time change for event)[Read More…]
