Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2016 Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch released the following statement regarding the attack in Nice, France: “I join the President in condemning what appears to be a horrific terrorist attack in Nice, France.  My thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of those lost[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2016 On behalf of the American people, I condemn in the strongest terms what appears to be a horrific terrorist attack in Nice, France, which killed and wounded dozens of innocent civilians. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and other loved ones of those killed,[Read More…]

Oregon-Style Voting Fights Back Against Voter Suppression; Makes Ballot Box More Accessible to Working and Disabled Americans Endorsed by Association of People with Disabilities, American Civil Liberties Union, Common Cause and National Association of Letter Carriers Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2016.   Backed by a broad coalition of voting rights[Read More…]

WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2016.   Congressman Raúl M. Grijalva (D-AZ) introduced legislation to establish a veteran visa program which would permit eligible deported veterans to permanently return to the United States as a Lawful Permanent Resident eligible for naturalization. A 2008 report issued by the Pentagon estimates that approximately[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2016.  During her remarks at the 87th LULAC National Convention in Washington, D.C., Clinton not only discussed her commitment to make DAPA a reality, but also announced that she will double down on her plan to expand on the President’s executive actions and create a straightforward system[Read More…]

BATON ROUGE, La. —(ENEWSPF)–July 13, 2016.   Local organizing groups and the American Civil Liberties Union of Louisiana filed a lawsuit today against the Baton Rouge Police Department for violating the First Amendment rights of demonstrators who were protesting peacefully against the killing of Alton Sterling. The case is co-counseled[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 13, 2016 – 6:49 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Well, we have had an excellent conversation. This group in part represents the 21st Century Policing Task Force that I put together after Ferguson in order for us to find constructive steps that we could take that law enforcement and[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 13, 2016 – 12:46 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST:  Good afternoon, everybody.  Happy Wednesday.  I do not have any comments at the top, so we can go straight to questions. Josh, do you want to go first? Q    Thanks, Josh.  I want to start with Theresa May, who, literally,[Read More…]

Clinton Argued that Trump Is Transforming the Party of Lincoln into the Party of Trump Springfield, IL–(ENEWSPF)–July 13, 2016.  During a speech at the Old State House in Springfield, Illinois on Wednesday—the site of Abraham Lincoln’s “House Divided” speech—Hillary Clinton addressed the challenges we face as a nation—including on race,[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 12, 2016 Testimony as prepared for delivery Good morning, Chairman [Bob] Goodlatte, Ranking Member [John] Conyers and distinguished members of the Committee.  I am grateful for the opportunity to appear before you today to discuss how we can continue working together to ensure the security of our nation,[Read More…]