The Invisible Face of Voter Suppression: Our Youth BALTIMORE, MD – (ENEWSPF)–June 24, 2016. Three years ago tomorrow, the Supreme Court issued its decision in Shelby v. Holder, nearly dismantling the centerpiece of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The court ruled that 16 states no longer needed to pre-approve[Read More…]
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In Case You Missed It: The Arizona Republic: Hillary Clinton: Immigration Needs Reform, Not Trump’s Bigotry
ARIZONA–(ENEWSPF)–June 24, 2016 By: Hillary Clinton When Josie Mata was 7 years old, she learned that her mother was undocumented. From that moment on, Josie went to school every day afraid that she might return home to find her mom gone forever. The Matas live, work and pay taxes in[Read More…]
Figi’s Issues Recall Alert Due To Possible Health Risk
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–June 24, 2016. Figi’s Companies, Inc of Marshfield, WI is recalling the following 2 products that are related to the SunOpta sunflower kernel recall, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children,[Read More…]
Transcript: Jake Sullivan, Jennifer Palmieri Criticize Trump’s Egomaniacal Brexit Response
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–June 24, 2016. Below is a transcript of today’s press call with HFA Senior Policy Adviser Jake Sullivan and Communications Director Jennifer Palmieri: JAKE SULLIVAN: Thanks everybody for joining. We wanted to take a few minutes to talk about the implications of the UK’s vote to leave the European[Read More…]
On Day That Ends In ‘Y,’ Republicans Criticize Trump
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–June 24, 2016. Donald Trump has spent years spouting hateful rhetoric and dangerous policies that will do serious harm to working families and put America’s security at risk, and Republicans are taking note. He may have attempted to run away from his floundering campaign to Scotland this week, but[Read More…]
South Suburban Man Sentenced In Double Murder
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Calumet City man has been sentenced to two consecutive natural life sentences for the murder of two men who were shot to death outside a bar in the south suburb, according to the Office of Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez. Jeremy Rodriguez, 29, was previously convicted by[Read More…]
Dept. of Interior, USDA Announce More Than $47 Million in Investments for Water Conservation, Energy Efficiency, Drought Response & Agriculture Operations Across the West
Reclamation Commissioner López, USDA Secretary Vilsack announce strengthened collaboration to address water supply & demand imbalances BRIGHTON, Colo. – (ENEWSPF)–June 24, 2016. The U.S. Departments of Interior and Agriculture yesterday announced more than $47 million in investments to help water districts and producers on private working lands better conserve water[Read More…]
HP Recalls Batteries for HP and Compaq Notebook Computers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
HP Notebook computer battery Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 24, 2016 Recall Summary Name of product: HP lithium-ion batteries Hazard: The battery packs can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. Remedy: View Details Replace Consumer Contact: HP toll-free at 888-202-4320 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at[Read More…]
3M Recalls Hard Hats Due to Shock Hazard
Recalled 3M hard hat Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 24, 2016 Recall Summary Name of product: Vented hard hats Hazard: Hard hats sold online were marketed to protect against electric shock, but they do not provide this protection, posing a shock hazard to consumers. Remedy: View Details Replace Consumer Contact: 3M Company at[Read More…]
NATO Secretary General’s Statement on the Outcome of the British Referendum on the EU
BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–June 24, 2016 The British people have decided to leave the European Union. As it defines the next chapter in its relationship with the EU, I know that the United Kingdom’s position in NATO will remain unchanged. The UK will remain a strong and committed NATO Ally, and will continue[Read More…]
