Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 5, 2016. Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL) issued the following statement today after joining President Obama at the White House for the announcement on his Executive Actions to Reduce Gun Violence. “I applaud President Obama’s bold Executive Actions taken today. These policies will have an immediate impact by keeping guns[Read More…]
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Rep. Gutiérrez Denounces Immigration and Customs Enforcement Home Raids
“They are a cruel reminder of a discredited policy.” Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)–January 5, 2016. On Tuesday, Rep. Luis V. Gutiérrez (D-IL) issued a statement about the news of hundreds of children and adults detained in special deportation raids by ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) conducted in recent days. The raids[Read More…]
Rep. Gutiérrez Supports President Obama on Gun Violence Prevention
“The best remedy for a do-nothing Congress is a do-something President who does what he can under existing law.” Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)–January 5, 2016. On Tuesday, Rep. Luis V. Gutiérrez (D-IL) issued a statement about President Obama’s announcement of a series of executive actions related to curbing gun violence. [Read More…]
As Puerto Rico Debt Crisis Worsens, Chicago Community Demands Federal Government Side With Families, Not Banks
Group Warns State of Illinois, Chicago Public Schools, and City of Chicago Headed Down Same Path Unless Legislators Stand Up to Wall Street Banks and Hedge Funds CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–January 5, 2016. On the eve of Three Kings Day (El Día De Los Reyes), a diverse coalition of groups held a[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Applauds Proposed Executive Actions to Prevent Gun Violence
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–January 5, 2016. Following President Obama’s announcement of a series of executive branch actions to help reduce gun violence, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today applauded the President’s proposal and said additional action is needed at all levels of government to address the epidemic of gun violence plaguing our nation.[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on Common-Sense Gun Safety Reform, Jan. 5, 2016
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 5, 2016 – 11:43 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you, everybody. Please have a seat. Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Mark, I want to thank you for your introduction. I still remember the first time we met, the time we spent[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth Commends President Obama’s Firearm Safety Proposals
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 5, 2016. After President Obama announced a series of steps he is taking to reduce firearm violence throughout the country and help make our communities safer, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) issued the following statement: “Just five minutes after Illinoisans finished their countdowns and rang in the New Year,[Read More…]
Colorado Celebrates Legalization Anniversary: Massive Drop in Arrests and Millions in Tax Revenue
COLORADO–(ENEWSPF)–January 5, 2016 By: Art Way More than three years have passed since Colorado residents voted to legalize marijuana, which immediately allowed adults to possess and cultivate limited amounts of marijuana. This past New Year’s Day marked the two-year anniversary of adults being able to legally buy marijuana in Colorado.[Read More…]
E-cigarette Ads Reach Nearly 7 in 10 Middle and High-school Students
E-cigarette use among youth is rising as e-cigarette advertising grows Entire Infographic Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–January 5, 2016. About 7 in 10 middle and high school students – more than 18 million young people – see e-cigarette advertising in stores, online, in newspapers and magazines, or on television and in movies, according[Read More…]
FDA Bans Three Toxic Chemicals From Food Wrapping – Too Little, Too Late
WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–January 5, 2016. Under pressure from EWG and other environmental and health groups, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is banning three grease-resistant chemical substances linked to cancer and birth defects from use in pizza boxes, microwave popcorn bags, sandwich wrappers and other food packaging. The FDA’s belated action[Read More…]
