WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 29, 2015.  The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) , the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called for a state and federal hate crime investigation of the desecration of a Nevada mosque, the latest such incident in a recent spike in attacks on Muslim houses[Read More…]

SOUTH CAROLINA–(ENEWSPF)–December 29, 2015.  In the newest radio ad set to begin airing today on predominantly African American stations in South Carolina, Hillary Clinton highlights how stretched family budgets are today and makes it clear that raising family incomes “is the defining economic challenge of our time.” The ad features[Read More…]

Order Would Bar Georgia Law Firm from Churning Out Illegal Collections Lawsuits and Require $3.1 Million Penalty WASHINGTON, D.C. — (ENEWSPF)–December 28, 2015. Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) filed a proposed consent order in federal court that would resolve a lawsuit against Frederick J. Hanna & Associates, a[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 25, 2015 THE PRESIDENT: Merry Christmas, everybody! This is one of our favorite times of the year in the Obama household, filled with family and friends, warmth and good cheer. That’s even true when I spend all night chasing Bo and Sunny away from the cookies we leave[Read More…]

  Ancient City of Bosra, Syrian, World Heritage site. Photo: ©UNESCO/Véronique Dauge SYRIA–(ENEWSPF)–24 December 2015 – The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) today condemned the destruction of parts of the ancient Syrian city of Bosra in fighting two days ago, alerting the world art market to potential[Read More…]

HAWAII–(ENEWSPF)–December 23, 2015 During this season of Advent, Christians in the United States and around the world are preparing to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.  At this time, those of us fortunate enough to live in countries that honor the birthright of all people to practice their faith freely[Read More…]

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 24, 2015 SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending December 19, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 267,000, a decrease of 5,000 from the previous week’s revised level. The previous week’s level was revised up by 1,000 from 271,000 to 272,000. The 4-week moving average[Read More…]

A family flees an active conflict neighbourhood in eastern Ghouta, Syria, using a cart to carry their belongings. Photo: UNICEF/Amer Al Shami NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–22 December 2015 – In its first resolution on Syria since granting the United Nations an enhanced role in seeking to end the five-year-long war, the Security[Read More…]

Request for Gubernatorial Reprieve by the Drug Policy Alliance Urges Louisiana Governor to Free Mr. Bernard Noble NEW ORLEANS—(ENEWSPF)–December 22, 2015.  The Drug Policy Alliance formally requested the Louisiana Governor today to grant Bernard Noble a gubernatorial reprieve and release Mr. Noble from prison, where he has served more than[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 19, 2015. Hi, everybody. It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Not just for spreading holiday cheer – but also for list makers. You’ve got wish lists; Santa’s list; and of course, a blizzard of year-in-review lists. So I decided to get in on the action. As a nation, we face[Read More…]