Students study in a library on the campus of California State University, Long Beach, on October 19, 2012. Source: AP/Jae C. Hong Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–May 26, 2016. The federal government should consider implementing affordability standards for higher education, and the health care and housing sectors offer lessons for how such[Read More…]
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Zika Virus Puts 2 Million Pregnant Women in the United States Potentially at Risk This Summer and Fall
Blood samples from pregnant women wait to be analyzed for the Zika virus at a hospital in Guatemala City on February 2, 2016. Source: AP/Moises Castillo Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–May 26, 2016. The Center for American Progress estimates that more than 2 million pregnant women in the United States are potentially at[Read More…]
To Level Energy Playing Field, Billions in Oil and Gas Subsidies Have To Go
A person walks past pump jacks operating at the Kern River Oil Field in Bakersfield, California, on January 16, 2015. Source: AP/Jae C. Hong Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–May 26, 2016. Last year, Congress decided to phase out the investment tax credit, or ITC, and production tax credit, or PTC, for[Read More…]
Lawsuit Launched to Protect Endangered Cats in Arizona, Texas From Government Killing
Fewer Than 100 Ocelots Likely Remain in United States Ocelot photo by Tom Smylie, USFWS. TUCSON, Ariz.—(ENEWSPF)–May 26, 2016. The Center for Biological Diversity and the Animal Welfare Institute today filed a notice of intent to sue the U.S. Department of Agriculture to ensure that endangered ocelots aren’t inadvertently killed[Read More…]
Chevron CEO and Board Confronted for Lying To Shareholders, SEC and Public at Annual Shareholder Meeting
Watson unable to respond to fraud charges and clear ethics violations San Ramon, CA – (ENEWSPF)–May 25, 2016. After six years as Chevron CEO and Chair of the Board John Watson has been unable to resolve major shareholder unrest over his leadership. In one of its strongest rebukes to date,[Read More…]
ACLU Files to Join Microsoft Lawsuit Against U.S. on Secret Surveillance Requests
As a Microsoft Customer, ACLU Demands Government Notify Users About Email and Cloud Storage Searches SEATTLE —(ENEWSPF)–May 26, 2016. The American Civil Liberties Union filed a motion today seeking to join Microsoft’s lawsuit challenging gag orders that prevent the company from telling its customers when the government has ordered[Read More…]
ACLU Comment on Lawsuit Filed by 11 States Challenging Obama Administration Transgender Guidance
NEW YORK — (ENEWSPF)–May 26, 2016. Eleven states have announced legal action against the Obama administration following the release of guidance on how schools treat transgender students. James Esseks, director of the ACLU LGBT Project had the following reaction: “This lawsuit is an attack from 11 states on transgender Americans,[Read More…]
Briefing on the State Department Inspector General’s Report, Office of the Secretary: Evaluation of Email Records Management and Cybersecurity Requirements
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 25, 2016 MODERATOR: Thank you, and thanks to everyone for joining us on such relatively short notice. Well, we all know why we’re here. The Office of the Inspector General’s Report on the Evaluation of Email Records Management and Cybersecurity Requirements, which is scheduled to be released publicly[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing with Secretary Kerry, Deputy NSC Advisor Ben Rhodes, and Principal Deputy Press Secretary Eric Schultz, May 25, 2016
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam–(ENEWSPF)–May 25, 2016 – 7:16 P.M. ICT MR. SCHULTZ: We are very fortunate to be joined by the Secretary of State, who is going to give us an update on the President’s visit after day two of three, here in Vietnam. He’s also going to offer[Read More…]
U.S. House Judiciary Committee Unanimously Approves Legislation That Helps Individuals Fight Warrantless Asset Forfeiture Seizures
Legislation Eases Burden of Contesting a Government Forfeiture and Raises Government’s Burden to Keep Property; Advocates Caution that the Bill Will Not End Policing-for-Profit Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–May 26, 2016. Yesterday, the U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary unanimously approved asset forfeiture reform legislation. Known as the DUE PROCESS Act (H.R.[Read More…]
