ST. PAUL–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2012 – MNA nurses helped make history this week, as Minnesota became the first state to declare criminal neglect of a vulnerable adult a felony while also protecting the rights of healthcare workers. “I’m so proud of our nurses and the other healthcare workers who stood up, spoke[Read More…]

  “I urge Village Voice Media to immediately shut down the adult services section on Backpage.com” Lawmakers continue campaign for elimination of the “adult entertainment” section on Backpage.com, the leading U.S. website for prostitution WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2012.  U.S. Senators Mark Kirk (R-Ill.), Richard Blumenthal (D- Conn.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.)[Read More…]

CALIFORNIA—(ENEWSPF)—April 18, 2012.  Dick Clark died today after suffering a massive heart attack.  He was 82 years old. Clark’s youthful appearance, earned him the moniker of “America’s Oldest teenager.” Best known as the host of ‘American Bandstand,’ Clark also was a radio disk jockey, game-show host of ‘Pyramid’ and New[Read More…]

BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–18 April 2012.  The defence and foreign ministers of NATO’s 28 member states gathered at the Alliance’s headquarters in Brussels on 18 April, 2012 for two days of talks to prepare the forthcoming NATO Summit in Chicago.  The Chicago Summit, on May 20-21, will take key decisions on the future[Read More…]

BEGLIUM–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2012. SECRETARY CLINTON: Good afternoon. I’m very pleased to join Secretary Panetta and our defense and foreign minister colleagues here in Brussels for this meeting, the joint ministerial of NATO, to prepare for the upcoming NATO summit in my birthplace, Chicago. The main focus of our conversations today[Read More…]

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 18, 2012. Thank you, Valerie, for your kind words – and for the outstanding work that you, Lynn, and so many of your colleagues here at the White House are doing on behalf of women and girls – all across the country – who need, deserve, and are[Read More…]

En Route Elyria, Ohio–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2012 – 12:30 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY:  Hi, everyone.  It looks like a good group.  Well, more or less.  (Laughter.)  It is marvelous to have you all on board today as we make our way to Lorain County, where the President will have an event highlighting[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2012.  Today the Obama Administration announced new efforts to help combat and prevent domestic violence in the federal workplace.  President Obama today signed a memorandum that will require federal agencies to develop policies to address the effects of domestic violence and provide assistance to employees who are[Read More…]

Movement Targets Shareholder Meetings and Other Actions in Fight for Economic Equality Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 18, 2012.  With actions this week and next, 99% Power is launching a massive national campaign holding corporate America accountable. 99% Power is targeting specific corporations, at their shareholder meetings as well as other events, with[Read More…]

Calls On Attorney General to Close Loopholes in Justice Department’s Guidelines WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2012. Assistant Majority Leader and Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights, Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today chaired a hearing on racial profiling in America – the first hearing[Read More…]