Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 30, 2014. The Hawaii Legislature did the right thing for their workers by taking action to increase their state’s minimum wage to $10.10.  I commend the state legislature and look forward to Governor Abercrombie signing the bill into law soon. Hawaii joins a large and growing coalition of[Read More…]

Proposal Would Assist Nonprofits and Allow for Refunds of Excess Points and Fees for Qualified Mortgages Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 30, 2014.  Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is proposing minor adjustments to its mortgage rules to ensure access to credit. The proposal includes two changes that would help certain nonprofit[Read More…]

The After Party will work for a guaranteed basic income for all Americans, removal of corrupt politicians DETROIT, MI–(ENEWSPF)–April 30, 2014.  A grassroots alliance of community leaders and social justice activists is launching a new nationwide political party with a weekend of celebration and service in Detroit. The new party,[Read More…]

(ENEWSPF)- From the Chicago Sun-Times: Pakistani authorities said Wednesday they have jailed and intend to charge Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s former city comptroller Amer Ahmad after taking him into custody Monday with a fake Mexican passport, a forged visa to enter their country and a large amount of cash. Ahmad was carrying about[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2014. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Free the Press Campaign MIDDLE EAST PEACE Secretary Kerry’s Statement on Support for Israel / Two-State Solution Initial Negotiation Period / Meeting Delayed / Core Issues Settlements / Peace Process / Unity Government / Reconciliation / Benefits Secretary Kerry’s Record RUSSIA[Read More…]

Over one hundred local, state and national organizations and legal experts submit letters of support SACRAMENTO, CA—(ENEWSPF)—April 29, 2014. The California Fair Sentencing Act (SB 1010) authored by Senator Holly Mitchell (D-Los Angeles), passed its first hurdle in the Senate Committee on Public Safety by a 4-2 vote today. Senator[Read More…]

MILWAUKEE–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2014.  A federal court today struck down Wisconsin’s voter ID law as unconstitutional and in violation of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act (VRA). The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) challenged the law on behalf of numerous Wisconsin voters, charging the measure violated the Fourteenth Amendment’s equal[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2014.  SECRETARY KERRY: Good morning, everybody. I am pleased to welcome the Foreign Minister of Egypt, Nabil Fahmy, who is no stranger in Washington. He spent many years in the United States. Actually, he was born in New York. I think he spoke English before Arabic, (inaudible).[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2014.  So after that I thought I’d just stand up and say, “I accept the nomination.” (Laughter.) Fred, thank you very, very much – very, very generous comments. Thank you all for the privilege of sharing some thoughts with you at this both timely and very, very[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2014.  Today, Vice President Biden launched a new Public Service Announcement (PSA) encouraging men to speak up and step in if they see someone in danger of being sexually assaulted.  The PSA is being launched in coordination with the 1 is 2 Many campaign and the White[Read More…]