CINCINNATI —(ENEWSPF)–June 17, 2016. A federal appeals court will today hear a case brought by the American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of Tamesha Means, a pregnant woman who was denied emergency medical treatment for a miscarriage because the hospital was prohibited from providing appropriate care by religious directives[Read More…]
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Guantánamo Transcripts Give Firsthand Accounts of CIA Torture
Pentagon Releases Tribunal Records in ACLU Lawsuit NEW YORK —(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2016. The Defense Department has released unredacted transcripts of Guantánamo Bay prisoners describing the torture they suffered while imprisoned in CIA black sites. The release came in a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit filed by the American Civil[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama in Orlando, Florida, June 16, 2016
Orlando, Florida–(ENEWSPF)-June 16, 2016 – 3:40 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Four days ago, this community was shaken by an evil and hateful act. Today, we are reminded of what is good. That there is compassion, empathy and decency, and most of all, there is love. That’s the Orlando that we’ve[Read More…]
White House Press Gaggle by Eric Schultz Aboard Air Force One, June 16, 2016
En Route Orlando, Florida–(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2016 – 11:50 A.M. EDT MR. SCHULTZ: Good morning, everyone. Welcome aboard Air Force One en route to Orlando. I actually don’t have any announcements at the top, so I’m happy to go right to your questions. Q Any additional details that you can[Read More…]
Senators Kirk, Nelson Introduce Legislation To Alert FBI If Terror Suspect Buys Guns
WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2016. In the wake of the deadliest mass shooting in American history, Senators Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) and Bill Nelson (D-FL) introduced legislation to give the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) a new tool to detect and prevent such attacks before they happen. “Terrorists should not be[Read More…]
Representative Schakowsky Statement to Foreign Affairs Committee on Women, Peace and Security Act
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2016. Today, Representative Jan Schakowsky submitted the following statement to the House Foreign Affairs Committee in support of the H.R. 5332, the Women, Peace and Security Act, which she introduced along with Representatives: Noem, Royce, and Engel. The bill passed out of full committee markup this morning:[Read More…]
Representatives Scott, Wilson, Maloney and Schakowsky Introduce Legislation to Update the Family and Medical Leave Act
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2016. Today, Representatives Bobby Scott (VA-03), Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24), Carolyn Maloney (NY-12) and Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), introduced a legislative package to update the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to help workers balance work and family life. FMLA was enacted more than 20 years ago to provide[Read More…]
Democrats Call on Speaker Ryan to Meet to Discuss Concerns About Partisan, Dangerous Select Panel
WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2016. Today, Ranking Member Jan Schakowsky, Pro-Choice Caucus Co-Chairs Diana DeGette and Louise Slaughter, and Select Panel Democratic Members sent a letter to Speaker Paul Ryan asking that he meet with them before the House adjourns for its July 4th recess to discuss their concerns[Read More…]
Representative Jan Schakowsky Statement on Mental Health Care Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2016. Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) released the following statement after the Mental Health Care bill (H.R. 2646) was passed unanimously out of the full Energy and Commerce Committee: “After decades of neglect and underinvestment, it is critical that we fundamentally reform our mental health system. Unfortunately,[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and Emerson Collective Announce Peace Mini Grants To Be Awarded For Youth-Led and Youth-Created Peace Initiatives This Summer
City to award grants of up to $25,000 for innovative ideas by youth to promote peace this summer CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2016. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Emerson Collective today announced the 2016 Peace Mini Grants pilot program to expand opportunities for youth to engage in safe and productive activities this summer.[Read More…]
