New rules, based on law written by Sen. Merkley, will allow small businesses to raise funds from small-dollar investors WASHINGTON, D.C. –-(ENEWSPF)–October 30, 2015.  Today, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) finalized crowdfunding rules to allow startups and small businesses to raise funds from small-dollar investors. Oregon’s Senator Jeff[Read More…]

Outlines First Components of Criminal Justice Reform Agenda to Be Released in the Coming Days Atlanta, GA—(ENEWSPF)—October 30, 2015. At a rally at Clark Atlanta University today, Hillary Clinton unveiled some of the first components an extensive agenda to reform our criminal justice system that she will roll out over[Read More…]

The U.S. Department of State’s recently included same-sex partners as a family reunification refugee priority category, improving access to the refugee program for LGBT families. Source: AP/Matt Rourke Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–October 30, 2015.  The U.S. Department of State’s recent change to the guidelines that inform refugee admissions makes it easier for[Read More…]

NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—October 30, 2015. Building off of the support of more than 50 African American mayors who recently endorsed Hillary Clinton, and in another sign of the campaign’s growing momentum, the campaign welcomed the support from an additional 87 mayors from across the country. “I’m honored to receive the support of more[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 30, 2015 I applaud the Democrats and Republicans who came together this morning to pass a responsible, long-term budget agreement that reflects our values, grows our economy and creates jobs. This agreement will strengthen the middle class by investing in education, job training, and basic research. It will[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 29, 2015 – 1:18 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST:  Good afternoon, everybody.  Nice to see you all.  Apologize for the delay in getting started.   Q    Two more to go. MR. EARNEST:  Two more to go.   Q    Do you want to show off your mug there[Read More…]

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–October 29, 2015 – During a Senate floor speech today on criminal justice reform, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) reiterated his long-standing opposition to the death penalty and called for marijuana to be removed from a list of drugs outlawed by the federal government. “When we talk about criminal justice reform,[Read More…]

Sulma Ortega and her family were victimized by the MS-13 drug cartel in Guatemala and granted asylum in Mexico. But they have received no help from the Mexican government to rebuild their lives there, and they are now looking to reach the US. Photo: Amy Stillman/IRIN GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–29 October 2015 –[Read More…]

On October 26, the Haydan hospital supported by MSF in northern Yemen was hit by several air strikes. Source: Yann Geay/MSF PARIS/NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)–October 29, 2015. Despite denials by the Saudi-led coalition, it is beyond doubt that it struck and destroyed a hospital supported by the international medical humanitarian organization Doctors[Read More…]

General Information Services and Affiliate Failed to Verify the Accuracy of Consumer Reports Sold to Employers about Job Applicants  WASHINGTON, D.C. –-(ENEWSPF)–October 29, 2015.  Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) took action against two of the largest employment background screening report providers for failing take basic steps to assure[Read More…]