Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 3, 2017. Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 227,000 in January, and the unemployment rate was little changed at 4.8 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job gains occurred in retail trade, construction, and financial activities. Household Survey Data Both the number of unemployed persons,[Read More…]
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FOIA Documents Show Congressional Review Act is a Windfall to Exxon, Trump Cronies
WASHINGTON, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2017. Companies like ExxonMobil stand to gain millions from taxpayers as Congress moves to reverse a recent federal regulation limiting the waste of natural gas on public and tribal lands. Using the Congressional Review Act, the GOP is planning to cancel a federal regulation designed to[Read More…]
Western Environmental Law Center: House Takes Extreme Measures to Promote Methane Waste from Oil and Gas
Misguided ideological frenzy could claim innocent bystander OREGON–(ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2017. In a close vote, the House of Representatives voted today to repeal a popular, common-sense Bureau of Management rule limiting methane waste by oil and gas companies on public and tribal lands. This was made possible by the Congressional Review[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan: Hang Up on Phony Computer Tech Support Scams
Madigan Issues Alert After Increase in Scam Calls to Illinois Residents & Attorney General’s Office Employees Chicago —(ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2017. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today alerted Illinois residents to a current wave of phone scams in which callers pose as computer security experts in an attempt to gain access to[Read More…]
State of Illinois, University of Illinois System Launch ‘Smart State’ Partnership
University of Illinois System President Tim Killeen (Source: uillinois.edu) Technology initiative will help state better serve citizens, promote business growth SPRINGFIELD, IL (ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2017– The State of Illinois and University of Illinois System announced a new partnership today which advances Illinois as the nation’s premier ‘Smart State’, integrating next-generation[Read More…]
Operation Inherent Resolve: Military Strikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Feb. 3, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA-(ENEWSPF)—February 3, 2017. On Feb. 2, Coalition military forces conducted 41 strikes consisting of 64 engagements against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 31 strikes consisting of 40 engagements using attack, bomber, and fighter aircraft as well as artillery against ISIL targets. Syria[Read More…]
Saturday, Feb. 4: Illinois Water Protectors Rally and March in the Eleventh Hour of the Standing Rock Crisis
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2017 — Native Water Protectors and their allies will move in prayer and unity on Saturday as they answer a call for solidarity from the frontlines of Standing Rock, where the struggle to stop the Dakota Access Pipeline has entered its eleventh hour. Water protectors and supporters[Read More…]
Suburban Chicago Physician Pleads Guilty to Federal Bribery Charge
ROCKFORD —(ENEWSPF)–February 2, 2017. A Suburban Chicago physician pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge Frederick J. Kapala to bribery concerning health care programs receiving federal funds. NEIL SHARMA, 36, of Lemont, has been a licensed Illinois physician since March 2011. Between September 2013 and March 2015, he was the[Read More…]
CAIR Decries Trump Pledge to ‘Destroy’ Separation of Church and State
WASHINGTON, D.C.(ENEWSPF)–February 2, 2017 — The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today decried President Donald Trump’s pledge to “totally destroy” the Johnson Amendment, which prohibits churches from engaging in political activities such as endorsing or campaigning for political candidates. SEE: Trump[Read More…]
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Recalls Mickey Mouse Nightlights Due to Fire Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 2, 2017 Recall Summary: Name of product: Happy Holidays! Mickey Mouse Nightlights Hazard: Liquid from the nightlight can leak onto the electrical outlet, posing a fire hazard. Consumer Contact: Walt Disney Parks and Resorts US, Inc. toll-free at 844-722-1444 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through[Read More…]
