Co-authors of, “Obstacles to EthicalDecision-Making: Mental Models, Milgram and the Problem of Obedience,” Laura Pincus Hartman (R), Vincent de Paul Professor of Business Ethics, and Patricia Werhane, the Wicklander Chair of Business Ethics and managing director of the Institute for Business and Professional Ethics, both from DePaul’s Driehaus College of[Read More…]

Elk Grove Village, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 13, 2013. In 2011, nearly half of high school students 16 and older reported texting while driving in a large national survey. The study “Texting While Driving and Other Risky Motor Vehicle Behaviors Among High School Students,” is in the June 2013 issue of Pediatrics and[Read More…]

Washington D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 9, 2013.  Today, as Rep. Janice Hahn (D-CA) introduces new legislation to protect the victims of stalking from gun violence, the Center for American Progress released a new report detailing how loopholes in current gun laws leave untold numbers of women vulnerable to gun violence committed by men[Read More…]

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 9, 2013.  The Sudanese government’s interest the unprecedented level of gold production from the Jebel ‘Amer area of North Darfur – where workers and rescuers recently died in multiple mine collapses – has spurred state-sponsored violence and displacement, argues a new report by the Enough Project and the Satellite[Read More…]

Washington D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 9, 2013.  Yesterday the Center for American Progress released a new report identifying specific reasons why enacting common-sense measures to prevent gun violence are still within reach despite the Senate’s failed attempt last month to advance legislation to strengthen gun laws. “The aftermath of the Senate gun vote[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)–May 9, 2013.  President Barack Obama’s proposal to expand access to high-quality early education will help millions of parents, especially mothers, across America to better balance their work and caregiving responsibilities without putting their children’s well-being or their own jobs at risk, according to an analysis published yesterday by[Read More…]

Bureau Identifies Path Forward to Spur Affordable Repayment Options WASHINGTON, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—May 8, 2013. Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) published a report highlighting the ways in which student loan debt can be a roadblock to a full financial life for consumers. The report discusses options based on public input[Read More…]

ANN ARBOR–(ENEWSPF)–May 7, 2013.  More than one in every 10 members of Generation X are enrolled in classes to continue their formal educations, according to a new University of Michigan study. In addition, 48 percent of the 80 million GenXers take continuing education courses, in-service training and workshops required for[Read More…]

“Death on the Job: The Toll of Neglect” details workplace fatalities www.aflcio.org/death-on-the-job Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 7, 2013 – In 2011, 4,693 workers were killed on the job, according to a new AFL-CIO report, “Death on the Job: The Toll of Neglect.” That is an average of thirteen workers every day. In[Read More…]

Findings show pro-immigrant environment and voter support for passing a comprehensive immigration solution in 2013 WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 7, 2013.  As the U.S. Senate gears up to debate the new immigration bill, a new poll continues to fuel the American momentum for commonsense immigration reform. A solid majority of Americans, from[Read More…]