In the past two years, the blood lead levels of children in Flint have doubled and in some cases tripled. MICHIGAN–(ENEWSPF)–January 27, 2016. The ACLU of Michigan and other organizations filed suit today to ask a federal court to step in and secure access to safe drinking water for the[Read More…]
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Bob Fioretti: Reply to Gov. Rauner’s State of the State Address: Stop blaming unions, working families
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 27, 2016. Bob Fioretti, Democratic candidate for State Senate of the 5th District made the following statement following Governor Rauner’s State of the State Address: Gov. Rauner’s State of the State address today identified many of the problems we have in Illinois, but it frequently misrepresented the source of[Read More…]
Governor Rauner Fails to Make Families and Communities Priority During Address
Springfield –(ENEWSPF)–January 27, 2016. The following is a statement from Dan Lesser, Director of Economic Justice for the Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law, on behalf of the Responsible Budget Coalition: Hundreds of veterans, seniors, people with disabilities, immigrants, faith leaders, students, children, and working families traveled to[Read More…]
DC Council Committee on the Judiciary Permanently Bans Marijuana Consumption in Private Clubs
Drug Policy Alliance: “Chairman Mendelson and Mayor Bowser Rigged the Process Against the People” Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 27, 2016. Today the Council of the District of Columbia Committee on the Judiciary voted to dilute the will of District voters who approved Ballot Initiative 71 by passing unnecessary legislation largely outlawing adult marijuana use in the[Read More…]
Bipartisan Group of Senators and U.S. Representatives Call for VA to Allow Vets Access to Medical Marijuana
Current Policy Preventing VA Doctors from Recommending Medical Marijuana Set to Expire; Push Comes Amid Broad Bipartisan Support for Medical Marijuana in House and Senate Washington, DC–(ENEWSFP)–January 27, 2016. Today, a broad group of legislators from both parties sent a letter to the Veterans’ Administration (VA) demanding a change in[Read More…]
CDC Museum to Host Places & Spaces: Mapping Science Exhibition
Drawing Actionable Insights from Data New CDC Museum Exhibit – Places & Spaces: Mapping Science. One of the many infographics found at the exhibit. Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–January 27, 2016. Data visualization is a powerful tool that helps both scientists and the public quickly understand the scope and context of complex health[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Urges Eligible Workers to Claim Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) on Tax Returns
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 27, 2016. Congresswoman Robin Kelly today reminds eligible constituents to claim their Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) when filing their tax returns this year. The EITC is a federal tax refund available to millions of low to moderate income individuals and families. The average EITC refund last year[Read More…]
Treasury and Commerce Announce Further Amendments to the Cuba Sanctions Regulations
Amendments Further Implement President Obama’s Policy Related to Easing of Sanctions on Cuba WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–January 26, 2016. Today, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) are announcing new amendments to the Cuban Assets Control Regulations[Read More…]
Former City of Chicago Transportation Official Convicted of Corruption in Awarding of Red-Light Camera Contracts
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–January 26, 2016. The former assistant transportation commissioner for the city of Chicago was convicted today on federal corruption charges in connection with the awarding of lucrative red-light camera contracts. After a two-week trial in federal court in Chicago, the jury convicted JOHN BILLS on all counts against[Read More…]
CDC Adds 2 Destinations to Interim Travel Guidance Related to Zika Virus, Jan. 26, 2016
Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–January 26, 2016. CDC is working with other public health officials to monitor for ongoing Zika virus transmission. Today, CDC added the following destinations to the Zika virus travel alerts: United States Virgin Islands and Dominican Republic. Previously, CDC issued a travel alert (Level 2-Practice Enhanced Precautions) for people traveling[Read More…]
