Kellyanne Conway Source: CNN NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–October 19, 2016 By Eugene Scott Donald Trump’s campaign manager, Kellyanne Conway, said Wednesday that she does not believe there will be widespread voter fraud this election cycle despite Trump’s claims otherwise. “No, I do not believe that,” she told MSNBC’s Stephanie Ruhle on “MSNBC[Read More…]
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Afraid of Suppressing Their Own Vote, Republicans Suddenly Deny Vote Rigging
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 18, 2016 By kos Election’s rigged, dude. Feel free to stay home. Over the last few decades we’ve had to suffer one Republican conspiracy theory after another about Democratic voter suppression. Whether it was ACORN, or Mickey Mouse registering to vote, or voter ID, conservatives have relentlessly undermined[Read More…]
Judge Slams Rick Scott’s Florida for ‘Obscene’ Disenfranchisement
FLORIDA–(ENEWSPF)–October 18, 2016 By Joan McCarter He just keeps losing The courts are not looking kindly at Florida Gov. Rick Scott’s multiple efforts to keep people—primarily Democrats—from voting. Last week, his refusal to extend the voter registration deadline in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew was denied, and voter registration continues into[Read More…]
Press Conference of President Obama and Prime Minister Renzi of the Republic of Italy
Italian Prime Minister Renzi and President Obama Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 18, 2016 – 11:44 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Please, everybody have a seat. Salve. Once again, I want to welcome Prime Minister Renzi and his delegation back to the White House. As we all saw this morning, Matteo’s English is much[Read More…]
Afghanistan: UN Report Finds July Attack on Peaceful Protests in Kabul ‘May Amount to a War Crime’
A policeman in Kabul, Afghanistan, which remains the most dangerous country for aid workers globally. Photo: Obinna Anyadike/IRIN AFGHANISTAN–(ENEWSPF)–18 October 2016 – A new special human rights report released by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has concluded that the 23 July attack on a large, peaceful demonstration[Read More…]
Center for American Progress: America’s Dams Are in Disrepair
CAP Report Calls for New Thinking on Future of Dam Infrastructure and River Health A new valve is shown in the bottom of Cushman Dam No. 2 in Shelton, Washington, in 2009. Source: AP/Drew Perine Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–October 18, 2016. With an uptick in extreme weather events and a[Read More…]
Senator Bernie Sanders: Benefit Increase Too Small for Americans Relying on Social Security
WASHINGTON -(ENEWSPF)–October 18, 2016. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) issued the following statement Tuesday after the Social Security Administration announced a 0.3 percent increase, between $2 and $6, for Americans who receive Social Security benefits: “Seniors and disabled veterans need more help than a few extra dollars in their monthly checks. These[Read More…]
ACLU Sues Georgia Over Failure to Extend Voter Registration Deadline After Hurricane Matthew
ATLANTA —(ENEWSPF)–October 18, 2016. The American Civil Liberties Union yesterday sued Georgia for refusing to extend the voter registration deadline in the wake of Hurricane Matthew. “The state’s failure to extend the voter registration deadline, despite the massive disruptions caused by Hurricane Matthew, means that thousands of Georgians will[Read More…]
Mohamedou Slahi Released from Guantánamo After 14 Years Without Charge or Trial
Mohamedou Slahi (Source: ACLU) ‘Guantánamo Diary’ Author to Rejoin Family in Mauritania After U.S. Review Board Cleared Way for Release NEW YORK —(ENEWSPF)–October 18, 2016. The U.S. government has transferred Mohamedou Ould Slahi to his native Mauritania, where he is to be reunited with his family. The release comes 14 years[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Josh Earnest, Oct. 17, 2016
White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 17, 2016 – 1:10 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. Happy Monday. I do not have anything off the top, so we can go straight to whatever question may be on your mind. Darlene, do you want to start? Q [Read More…]
