Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 8, 2015. A federal jury in Las Vegas convicted two men of conspiracy, wire fraud and securities fraud yesterday for their roles in an approximately $10 million international investment fraud scheme involving numerous victims. Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney[Read More…]
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Council of Economic Advisers Releases Report Highlighting New Research on SNAP’s Effectiveness and the Importance of Adequate Food Assistance
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 8, 2015. A new report released today from the White House Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) finds that the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as Food Stamps, is highly effective at reducing food insecurity—the government’s measure for whether households lack the resources for consistent and dependable[Read More…]
Gitmo Review Board Urged to End Forever Detention of Zaher Hamdoun
Guantánamo –(ENEWSPF)–December 8, 2015. In a letter to his attorney before he received notice that his status would be reviewed today after a four-year wait, a Guantanamo detainee asked desperately, “Will there be a day when I will live like others live? Like a person who has freedom, dignity, a[Read More…]
Anti-Muslim Sentiment Is a Serious Threat to American Security
A Muslim woman holds up a peace flag in Milan, Italy, during a protest against violence on November 21, 2015. Source: AP/Luca Bruno Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 8, 2015. The incredible barbarism perpetrated by the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham, or ISIS, too often dissuades those in the West from[Read More…]
Tar Sands are Trouble! National Academy of Science Study Skewers Diluted Bitumen
Groundbreaking report calls for increased scrutiny and regulation, vindicates tar sands campaigners WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–December 8, 2015 – The National Academy of Sciences today released a study on diluted bitumen (or “dilbit”), a raw form of tar sands oil making its way across North America in increasing volumes, that supports[Read More…]
At COP21: New Resilience ‘Toolkit’ Guides Cities Facing Rising Temperatures, Deadly Heat Waves
NRDC former president says toolkit can help “protect those who are most vulnerable” from climate impacts PARIS–(ENEWSPF)–December 8, 2015 — Cities plagued by dangerous heat waves and soaring temperatures will be able to better protect their most vulnerable citizens with a new climate resilience toolkit released today at the Paris[Read More…]
Biomarkers Outperform Symptoms in Parsing Psychosis Subgroups
Multiple biological pathways lead to similar symptoms – NIH-funded study. Color coding illustrates the relationship between biotypes and diagnoses of schizophrenia, schizoaffective, and psychotic bipolar disorder in study participants. Each disorder includes patients with each of the three biotypes. The biotypes vary along two key dimensions – cognitive control and[Read More…]
HHS Partners with LGBT Organizations to Promote Open Enrollment Activities during LGBT Week of Action
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 8, 2015. With the December 15 deadline for coverage starting in January 2016 fast approaching, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced partnerships with key national organizations to support LGBT outreach and enrollment efforts during 2016 Open Enrollment. As part of LGBT Week of Action[Read More…]
Senators Kirk, Manchin, and Representatives Ellison, Fitzpatrick introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Expand Access to Credit
Nearly 50 Million Americans are ‘Credit Invisible’ Due to Limited Credit History; S. 2355/H.R. 4172 Allows Consumers to Build Credit Scores from Rent, Phone and Gas Payments WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–December 8, 2015. U.S. Senators Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.V.) today announced the introduction of The Credit Access and Inclusion Act[Read More…]
Senator Wyden Statement on Social Media Reporting Bill
Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–December 8, 2015. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., released the following statement on legislation filed today by Sen. Dianne Feinstein, to require Internet companies that are aware of undefined “terrorist activity” to report it to law-enforcement. “Let’s make sure the record is clear: The Director of the FBI testified[Read More…]
