WASHINGTON —(ENEWSPF)–June 22, 2016. The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Civil Rights yesterday dismissed complaints regarding California’s requirement that all group health insurance plans cover basic health care services, including abortion. After the California Department of Managed Health Care clarified in 2014 that a longstanding state law[Read More…]
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Yuengling to Upgrade Environmental Measures to Settle Clean Water Act Violations at Two Pennsylvania Breweries
PENNSYLVANIA–(ENEWSPF)–June 23, 2016. The Department of Justice and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced that D. G. Yuengling and Son Inc., has settled Clean Water Act violations involving its two large-scale breweries near Pottsville, Pennsylvania. In a consent decree filed today in federal court in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, the[Read More…]
Justice Department Settles Immigration-Related Discrimination Claim Against Macy’s
CALIFORNIA–(ENEWSPF)–June 22, 2016. The Justice Department reached an agreement today with Macy’s over allegations that the large national retailer violated the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) by discriminating against work-authorized non-U.S. citizens at its Glendale, California, location. The department’s investigation was based on a charge filed by a lawful permanent[Read More…]
National Health Care Fraud Takedown Results in Charges against 301 Individuals for Approximately $900 Million in False Billing
Most Defendants Charged and Largest Alleged Loss Amount in Strike Force History Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 22, 2016. Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Sylvia Mathews Burwell announced today an unprecedented nationwide sweep led by the Medicare Fraud Strike Force in 36 federal districts,[Read More…]
Hillary Clinton Statement on Texas v. United States
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–June 23, 2016. Today, following the Supreme Court’s deadlocked decision in Texas v. United States, Hillary Clinton issued the following statement: “Today’s deadlocked decision from the Supreme Court is unacceptable, and show us all just how high the stakes are in this election. As I have consistently said, I[Read More…]
Bolthouse Farms Voluntarily Recalls Protein Beverages Due to Possible Spoilage
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–June 23, 2016. Bolthouse Farms is voluntarily recalling a selection of protein drinks due to possible spoilage that may cause the beverages to appear lumpy, taste unpleasant and have an off odor. These products should not be consumed. The issue was identified after the company received consumer complaints,[Read More…]
Hillary Clinton Statement on Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–June 23, 2016. Following today’s Supreme Court decision upholding the University of Texas’ admissions policies, Hillary Clinton issued the following statement: “The Supreme Court’s decision today in Fisher v. University of Texas is a win for all Americans. It means that universities can continue to make diversity and inclusion[Read More…]
Following Disappointing SCOTUS Decision Chicago Immigrants Call for Emergency Response, Urge Moratorium on Deportations
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 23, 2016. Today, the Supreme Court delivered its decision over Texas vs. US, the lawsuit which 26 Republican states lodged against the deferred action programs announced on November 20, 2014. Notwithstanding widespread agreement over the program’s’ constitutionality, benefits, and the need for expanded Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA+)[Read More…]
Prominent, Bipartisan Group of Business Leaders Endorse Hillary Clinton for President
After speech Wednesday outlining forward-looking vision for the economy NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–June 23, 2016. The following business leaders are announcing their support for Hillary Clinton for President today. These leaders believe that we are stronger together, and that Hillary is the best candidate to help build an economy that works for[Read More…]
NOW: Why Women Must Still Fight For Voting Rights
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 23, 2016. Statement by NOW President Terry O’Neill: The struggle to secure voting rights and the struggle to secure the rights of women have been intertwined in U.S. history since the historic meeting at Seneca Falls in 1848 endorsed the demand for women to have the right to[Read More…]
