Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–January 27, 2017. Premature death rates have declined in the United States among Hispanics, blacks, and Asian/Pacific Islanders (APIs) — in line with trends in Canada and the United Kingdom — but increased among whites and American Indian/Alaska Natives (AI/ANs), according to a comprehensive study of premature death rates[Read More…]
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Sierra Club Statement on Trump’s Border Tax Announcement
WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–January 27, 2017. Yesterday, a White House spokesperson announced Donald Trump wants to impose a 20% tax on imports from Mexico to help pay for a U.S.-Mexico border wall. In response, Ilana Solomon, director of the Sierra Club’s Responsible Trade Program released the following statement: “Donald Trump has[Read More…]
Brennan Center for Justice Statement on Donald Trump’s Call for Voter Fraud Investigation
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–January 27, 2017. The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law released the following statement from President Michael Waldman: “The President swore to uphold the Constitution just five days ago. That includes the right to vote. That is what the highest officials in the land should preserve, protect,[Read More…]
100 Days of Resistance
Center for Biological Diversity Releases Action Plan TUCSON, Ariz.—(ENEWSPF)–January 27, 2017. The Center for Biological Diversity yesterday released its 100 Days of Resistance plan to stop Donald Trump’s unprecedented attack on wildlife, people, civil rights and democracy. The 25-point plan includes mobilizing 1 million people to take the Pledge of[Read More…]
Workers File More Than Thirty Wage Theft, Harassment, Intimidation Complaints Against Brands Owned by Trump’s Embattled Labor Secretary Nominee
Carl’s Jr., Hardee’s Cooks, Cashiers Announce Slew of Filings With Protests in 30+ Cities From Coast to Coast Fast-Food Mogul Andy Puzder Calls His Workers “Worst of the Worst,” Forces Them onto Public Assistance, and Spent $10,000 Trying to Block a Minimum Wage Hike of Just $1 NATIONWIDE –(ENEWSPF)–January 27,[Read More…]
New York Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Conspiring to Provide Material Support to ISIL in Connection With Planned New Year’s Eve Attack
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–January 27, 2017. Emanuel L. Lutchman, 26, of Rochester, New York, was sentenced to 20 years in prison and 50 years of supervised release for conspiring to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), a designated foreign terrorist organization. Acting Assistant Attorney General[Read More…]
Clinical Psychologist and Owner of Psychological Services Centers Convicted in $25 Million Psychological Testing Scheme Carried Out Through Eight Companies in Four Gulf Coast States
LOUISIANA–(ENEWSPF)–January 27, 2017. Two owners of psychological services companies, one of whom was a clinical psychologist, were convicted this week for their involvement in a $25.2 million Medicare fraud scheme carried out through eight companies at nursing homes in four states in the Southeastern United States. Acting Assistant Attorney General[Read More…]
Arkansas: Governor Signs Legislation Delaying Enactment Of Voter-Approved Medical Marijuana Initiative
Little Rock, AR–(ENEWSPF)–January 27, 2017. Lawmakers passed legislation this week to delay the enactment of the state’s voter-initiated medical cannabis program. House Bill 1026, now Act 4, postpones the implementation of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment by 60 days. Under the new timeline, regulators have until July 1, 2017 to[Read More…]
Military Strikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Jan. 27, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)—January 27, 2017. On Jan. 26, Coalition military forces conducted 23 strikes consisting of 42 engagements against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 12 strikes consisting of 18 engagements using attack, fighter, and remotely piloted aircraft as well as against ISIL targets. Syria[Read More…]
On Sunday, January 29, North Suburban Communities to Unite Against Muslim Ban, Call For Sanctuary Cities
Amidst Trump Executive Orders, Suburban Communities Unite Against Muslim Ban, Call For Sanctuary Cities Morton Grove, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 27, 2017. Multiracial and multi-faith group will call on suburban residents to express solidarity with Muslim and Arab communities, and urge that suburban towns pass immigrant sanctuary laws. President Trump’s ongoing flurry of executive orders banning refugees[Read More…]
