WASHINGTON, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)—September 17, 2015. Under the leadership of Chairman Paul Ryan, the House Ways and Means committee is considering legislation to make many of the so-called “tax extenders” permanent. The legislation excludes the production tax credit for wind, a now-expired incentive that is vital to the growing domestic wind industry.[Read More…]
Author: Rosemary Piser
Wood Turtles Move Toward Endangered Species Act Protection
Declines Driven by Habitat Destruction Across Midwest, Northeast Wood turtle photo by Diane Baedeker Petit, USDA RICHMOND,Vt.—(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2015. In response to a petition from the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today announced that the wood turtle may qualify for Endangered Species Act protection. The[Read More…]
Two Pacific Northwest Salamanders Move Closer to Endangered Species Act Protection
Cascade torrent salamanger photo by Steve Wagner. PORTLAND, Ore.—(ENEWSPF)–Septmeber 17, 2015. In response to a petition from the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today announced that two increasingly rare salamanders in Oregon and Washington may qualify for Endangered Species Act protection. The Center first petitioned[Read More…]
Karoun Dairies, Inc. Issues Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Various Cheeses Because of Possible Health Risk
San Fernando, CA —(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2015. Today Karoun Dairies, Inc. announced that it is voluntarily recalling a variety of cheeses it distributes due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. To date, no product has tested positive for Listeria but in view of the association with listeriosis cases Karoun Dairies Inc.[Read More…]
Hillary Clinton Statement on Endorsement from United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers
NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—September 17, 2015. Hillary Clinton released the following statement after the United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers endorsed her campaign for President. The Roofters and Waterproofers join American Federation of Teachers, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, and the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied[Read More…]
From the Fields of Delano to the Halls of Congress: Latinas Leading the Charge for Justice
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2015 By: Jerónimo Saldaña A half-century ago this week, Dolores Huerta and the United Farm Workers voted to join Larry Itliong and Filipino farmworkers’ in commencing the Delano Grape Strike. Their fight for justice would serve as a catalyst for the Latino civil rights movement and mark[Read More…]
Mi Gente: Drug Policy Alliance Celebrates Latino Drug Policy Reformers
The Drug Policy Alliance Commemorates Hispanic Heritage Month with Blog Series that Honors Latino Drug Policy Leaders NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—September 17, 2015. This week, the Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) will launch a month-long online tribute to Latino drug policy reformers. As the nation reflects upon the history, cultures and contributions of[Read More…]
Prepared Remarks of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Richard Cordray at the National Association of Realtors, Sept. 17, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2015. Thank you for inviting me today. That renowned philosopher from the Garden State of New Jersey, Bruce Springsteen, once said, “I have spent my life judging the distance between American reality and the American dream.” For the past few years, we have all been judging that[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Releases New Tools as Part of Know Before You Owe Mortgage Initiative
Tools Provide Additional Shopping Help for Consumers as New Mortgage Disclosure Rule Takes Effect WASHINGTON, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2015. Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is releasing new online tools as part of its Know Before You Owe initiative aimed at helping consumers navigate the mortgage process. The tools[Read More…]
Black Youth Project 100 Statement in Response to IPRA Recommendation to Fire Chicago Police Detective Servin
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—September 17, 2015. On September 16, 2015, the Chicago Independent Police Review Authority (IPRA) recommended that Dante Servin be fired from the Chicago Police Department (CPD); a recommendation that should have been made five months, if not three years ago. This recommendation marks only the second of its kind since[Read More…]
