Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2017 “President Trump has shunned the advice and expertise of our nation’s top military and intelligence personnel in favor of the unqualified and dangerous opinions of a man who supports racism, nativism, misogyny, anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, and fringe conspiracy theories. In a Memorandum signed over the weekend, President[Read More…]
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Casual Living Worldwide Recalls Swivel Patio Chairs Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2017 Recall Summary: Name of product: Swivel Patio Chairs Hazard: The base of the chairs can break during normal use, posing a fall hazard to the user. Consumer Contact: Casual Living Worldwide toll-free at 855-899-2127 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET on Monday through Friday or[Read More…]
New York Attorney General Schneiderman Joins Lawsuit Against President Trump’s Immigration Executive Order
New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman NEW YORK –(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2017. Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman released the following statement: “As I’ve made clear: President Trump’s executive action is unconstitutional, unlawful, and fundamentally un-American. “That is why my office will be filing to join the federal lawsuit against President[Read More…]
Massachusetts Attorney General Healey Announces Lawsuit Against President Trump’s Executive Order on Immigration
Joins Federal Case Challenging Ban on Immigration from Seven Predominantly Muslim Countries; Executive Order Violates Federal Law, Due Process and Equal Protection BOSTON –(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2017. Speaking up for the citizens, academic institutions and businesses in Massachusetts, Attorney General Maura Healey today announced that her office is joining a lawsuit[Read More…]
National Education Association President to Senate: Reject Betsy DeVos and Take a Stand for Students
Eskelsen García: The level of public engagement in opposition to Betsy DeVos’ agenda has been astounding WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)– January 31, 2017 – The U.S. Senate is set to begin debate on Betsy DeVos, Donald Trump’s controversial pick to head the U.S. Department of Education. This comes on the heels of[Read More…]
Senator Tammy Duckworth: Betsy DeVos Is Not Qualified to Lead the Department of Education
WASHINGTON, DC —(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2017. U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today announced she will not support the nomination of Betsy DeVos to be Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, citing the nominee’s ignorance of important civil rights protections that ensure every student is afforded the right to a[Read More…]
Southern Poverty Law Center on the Trump Team
ALABAMA–(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2017. The following are SPLC articles, statements and reports about several of President-elect Donald Trump’s choices for Cabinet posts and advisory positions. Stephen Bannon: Chief Strategist and Senior Counselor White Nationalists Rejoice at Trump’s Appointment of Breitbart’s Stephen Bannon Stephen Bannon Must Go Gen. Mike Flynn (Ret.): National[Read More…]
The Drama Group to Present Tony Award-Winning Comedy ‘Good People’
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)–The Drama Group is proud to present the 2011 Tony Award-Winning comedy, ‘Good People,’ by playwright David Lindsay-Abaire, directed by Tony Labriola. Performances will be held at The Drama Group’s Milord Studio Theatre on February 24, 25, March 2, 3 & 4 at 7:30 p.m. and matinees on February[Read More…]
Illinois House Speaker Madigan Directs Revenue Committee to Prioritize Reinstatement of Economic Development Tax Credit
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – (ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2017. Speaker Michael J. Madigan, D-Chicago, is directing the House Revenue committee to take up a Democratic Caucus proposal to reinstate a key tax credit for employers who create jobs in Illinois. In a letter to state Rep. Michael Zalewski, chairman of the House Revenue[Read More…]
Day 5 of Resistance to Trump’s Executive Orders; Protest at Chicago Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday, February 1
Mexican Consulate confirms that Mexican travelers are also being held for more stringent questioning at customs CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—January 31, 2017. This past weekend, thousands of members of Chicago’s immigrant communities and their supporters descended on O’Hare airport for two consecutive nights, calling for the release of Arabs, Africans, and/or Muslims[Read More…]
