En Route Atlanta, Georgia–(ENEWSPF)–March 29, 2016 – 12:46 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon and welcome aboard Air Force One as we head to Atlanta and the National Prescription Drug Abuse and Heroin Summit. The President has made addressing the nation’s opioid crisis a top priority. The good news is[Read More…]
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Patty Duke, Artist, Humanitarian and Champion for Mental Health Dies
Source: ABC 7 Chicago.com IDAHO—(ENEWSPF)—March 29, 2016. Actress Patty Duke, who won an Academy Award in 1963 at the age 16 for her portrayal of Helen Keller in movie ‘The Miracle Worker’ has died. She was 69. Ms. Duke was also known for her television work, most notably playing the[Read More…]
Rep. Gutiérrez Says Proposed Control Board Is Not the Right Way to Address Puerto Rico’s Debt Crisis
“The solution is not a tighter rein on self-determination, but a growing, dynamic economy that creates jobs for Puerto Ricans in Puerto Rico.” Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)–March 29, 2016. Today, Rep. Luis V. Gutiérrez (D-IL) issued a statement in reaction to the release of draft legislation to address the debt[Read More…]
One in 10 Syrian Refugees Will Need Resettling, UN Agency Warns Ahead of Conference (Video)
Syrian children, including one who is barefoot, stand atop the muddy ground in the Bab Al Salame camp for internally displaced persons, near the border with Turkey, in Aleppo Governorate. Photo: UNICEF/UNI156534/Diffidenti GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–29 March 2016 – Supporting refugees is a global responsibility that must be widely shared, the UN refugee[Read More…]
Federal Trade Commission Charges Volkswagen Deceived Consumers with Its ‘Clean Diesel’ Campaign
Seeks Compensation for Those Who Bought or Leased Affected VW and Audi Vehicles over Seven-Year Period Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 29, 2016. The Federal Trade Commission has charged that Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. deceived consumers with the advertising campaign it used to promote its supposedly “clean diesel” VWs and Audis, which[Read More…]
SEIU: Working Families Poised to Take Fight-back Against Wealthy Special Interests’ Agenda, Exposed in Friedrichs and SCOTUS Fight, to Polls in November
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–March 29, 2016. In issuing a 4-4 opinion in Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association, the U.S. Supreme Court today rejected an attempt by wealthy special interests to restrict opportunities for America’s teachers, firefighters, police officers, nurses and others who provide our vital services for our communities to have a voice at[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Josh Earnest, March 28, 2016
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 28, 2016 – 2:05 P.M. EST MR. EARNEST: Good Monday afternoon, everybody. It’s nice to see you all. Happy Easter. I hope you all had a pleasant weekend. I do not have any announcements at the start, so we can go straight to your questions. Kevin, do you[Read More…]
UN Chief Strongly Condemns Sunday Suicide Bombing in Pakistan
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. UN Photo/Amanda Voisard (file) NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–28 March 2016 – United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has strongly condemned the suicide bombing that targeted a park in Pakistan on Sunday, killing at least 60 people and wounding over 100, including many women and children. In a statement issued by[Read More…]
Advocacy Groups File Federal Lawsuit Challenging North Carolina’s Sweeping Anti-LGBT Law
ACLU, Lambda Legal, and Equality NC sue on behalf of LGBT North Carolinians RALEIGH –(ENEWSPF)–March 28, 2016. Today, the American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of North Carolina, Lambda Legal, and Equality North Carolina filed a lawsuit challenging North Carolina’s sweeping anti-LGBT law, HB 2. The case, filed in the U.S.[Read More…]
United States Provides an Additional $20 Million in Response to Europe Refugee and Migration Crisis
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 28, 2016. The United States announces $20 million to support efforts by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), and the International Federation of Red Cross/Red Crescent (IFRC) to respond to increased protection, shelter, and other lifesaving assistance[Read More…]
