“It is a vital step in making sure we prevent more murders and violence in Chicago.” Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)–December 7, 2015. On Monday, the Department of Justice announced it was opening an investigation into the Chicago Police Department (CPD) after the murder of Laquan McDonald, a Chicago teenager shot by a[Read More…]
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First Midwest Bank Invests in New South Suburban Audiences for the Arts
Ain’t Misbehavin’, presented by Porchlight Music Theatre University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)–December 7, 2015. For the fifth straight year, First Midwest Bank is supporting the work of Governors State University’s Center for Performing Arts. The regional bank is no stranger to bringing the community together around arts-related and other community events, and[Read More…]
The Sickening Use of Young People as Confidential Informants in the Drug War
NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—December 7, 2015 By: Tony Newman Supporters of the drug war often claim that we need to wage this unwinnable war to “protect” young people. 60 Minutes ran an explosive piece last night showing one of the many ways that the war on drugs actually endangers young people: the[Read More…]
Confronting Conflicts, Disasters, UN Launches Largest Ever Humanitarian Appeal at $20.1 Billion
Emergency Relief Coordinator Stephen O’Brien (right), refugee agency chief António Guterres (centre) and Director-General of WHO Margaret Chan (left) arrive for the launch of the Global Humanitarian Appeal 2016 to support people affected by disasters and conflicts. UN Photo/Jean-Marc Ferré GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–7 December 2015 – Warning that global suffering has reached[Read More…]
FTC Challenges Proposed Merger of Staples, Inc. and Office Depot, Inc.
Agency Charges Merger Would Harm Competition in U.S. Market for Consumable Office Supplies Sold to Large Businesses Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 7, 2015. The Federal Trade Commission today filed an administrative complaint charging that Staples, Inc.’s proposed $6.3 billion acquisition of Office Depot, Inc. would violate the antitrust laws by significantly reducing[Read More…]
State Politicians Continue Crusade Against Safe, Legal Abortion in 2015 With Crop of New, Extreme Restrictions
Politicians introduce nearly 400 bills, enact 47 new laws restricting reproductive health care in the states this year Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 7, 2015. Politicians in statehouses across the country continued to attack women’s access to vital health care services in 2015, introducing nearly 400 bills and enacting 47 new laws restricting[Read More…]
Excessive Health Care Injuries Can be Prevented by Bill Requiring Safe Patient Handling Practices
Recommendations by state experts that the hospital industry reportedly tried to suppress show benefit of implementing safe patient handling programs and equipment MASSACHUSETTS–(ENEWSPF)–December 7, 2015. Beth Piknick was 21 years into her nursing career when she helped another nurse move a patient into bed at Cape Cod Hospital. That movement[Read More…]
Florida Officials Find No Evidence of Planned Parenthood Wrongdoing
WASHINGTON, DC —(ENEWSPF)–December 7, 2015. Officials with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) found no wrongdoing in its preliminary inquiry of 16 Planned Parenthood health centers in Florida and announced it will not pursue further investigations. State officials have confirmed that the preliminary inquiry has cost the state $11,542.10,[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Supports Civil Rights Investigation into Chicago Police Department
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 7, 2015. Congresswoman Robin Kelly issued the following statement regarding the Department of Justice’s decision to investigate the Chicago Police in the wake of the Laquan McDonald Case: I applaud U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch’s decision to investigate the processes and procedures of the Chicago Police Department to[Read More…]
Oct. 2015 Jobless Rates Down Over the Year in 337 of 387 Metro Areas; Payroll Jobs Up in 300
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 7, 2015. Unemployment rates were lower in October than a year earlier in 337 of the 387 metropolitan areas, higher in 38 areas, and unchanged in 12 areas, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Twenty-four areas had jobless rates of less than 3.0 percent, and three[Read More…]
