SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–February 20, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of yesterday’s strikes, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports. Strikes in Syria[Read More…]
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Vice President Pence Outlines ‘Unwavering’ U.S. Commitment to NATO
Vice President Mike Pence addresses the Munich Security Conference, Feb. 18, 2017. White House photo. Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 18, 2017 By: Lisa Ferdinando The United States strongly supports NATO and will be “unwavering in its commitment to the transatlantic alliance,” Vice President Mike Pence said at the Munich Security Conference today.[Read More…]
Operation Inherent Resolve: Military Strikes Continue Against ISIS in Syria, Iraq, February 18, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–February 18, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of yesterday’s strikes, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports. Strikes in Syria[Read More…]
127 Civil Rights Groups Urge Senators to Show Support for Ending Racial and Religious Profiling Act of 2017
WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–February 17, 2017. Yesterday, 127 national, state, and local civil rights groups sent a letter calling on senators to support S. 411, the End Racial and Religious Profiling Act of 2017 (ERRPA). ERRPA was introduced this week by Senator Ben Cardin, D. Md., and would put an end to[Read More…]
Officials Provide Details of Latest Counter-ISIS Strikes in Syria, Iraq, February 17, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–February 17, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of yesterday’s strikes, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports. Strikes in Syria[Read More…]
Bi-Partisan Congressional Cannabis Caucus Holds Press Conference, Feb. 16, 2017 (Video)
U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) has championed efforts to reform marijuana laws since 1973 Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 16, 2017. At the U.S. Capitol today, Representatives Dana Rohrabacher (CA-48), Earl Blumenauer (OR-03), Don Young (AK-At Large), and Jared Polis (CO-02) launched the Congressional Cannabis Caucus – the first of its kind. Watch the[Read More…]
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending February 11, 2017
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 16, 2017 SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending February 11, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 239,000, an increase of 5,000 from the previous week’s unrevised level of 234,000. The 4-week moving average was 245,250, an increase of 500 from the previous week’s revised[Read More…]
Rep. Peter DeFazio Introduces Resolution Outlining Principles for New Trade Agreement with Mexico and Canada
Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-OR) “Blueprint for America’s New Trade Policy” Replaces Failed NAFTA Deal Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 16, 2017. Supported by labor groups, trade stakeholders, and environmental groups, Congressman Peter DeFazio (D-OR) today introduced a resolution that lays out the principles that must be included in any replacement of the disastrous[Read More…]
Reps. DeFazio, Courtney Introduce Legislation Supporting a Public Health Insurance Option
Public Option would Lower Costs, Increase Competition among Private Insurance Monopolies Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 16, 2017. Reps. Peter DeFazio (OR-04) and Joe Courtney (CT-02) yeesterday introduced a resolution supporting the inclusion of a public health insurance option in the American health insurance market, H. Res. 130. “As President Trump and Congressional[Read More…]
Rep. DeFazio Introduces War Powers Bill as a Check on President Trump’s Authority
Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-OR) Legislation reaffirms Congress’ constitutional powers to commit American troops to conflict Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 16, 2017. Following reports that President Trump is considering sending U.S. ground forces into Northern Syria, Congressman Peter DeFazio yesterday introduced the War Powers Amendments of 2017, legislation that clarifies under the Constitution[Read More…]
