ALABAMA–(ENEWSPF)–February 16, 2017. The number of hate groups in the United States rose for a second year in a row in 2016 as the radical right was energized by the candidacy of Donald Trump, according to the Southern Poverty Law Center’s (SPLC) annual census of hate groups and other extremist[Read More…]
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Explores Impact of Alternative Data on Credit Access for Consumers Who are Credit Invisible
CFPB Seeks Public Feedback on Benefits, Risks of Using Unconventional Sources to Extend Affordable Credit to Consumers Lacking Credit History Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–February 16, 2017. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau today launched an inquiry into ways to expand access to credit for consumers who are credit invisible or who lack[Read More…]
Flynn’s Resignation Proves Need for Commission to Investigate Russian Interference, Says Center for American Progress’ Neera Tanden
Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–February 14, 2017. Michael Flynn has resigned as President Donald Trump’s national security adviser over allegations of inappropriate or illegal contact with the Russian government. These allegations raise serious questions about the ability of President Trump to safeguard American national security. They also question the veracity of claims that no[Read More…]
Center for American Progress Paper Proposes Enduring U.S. Commitment to Iraq, Urges Immediate Action to Reverse Trump’s Damaging Missteps
Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–February 13, 2017. The Trump administration has inherited a military campaign in Iraq that is in a commanding position in the fight to take back Mosul, the Islamic State’s, or IS, last major Iraqi stronghold. But Trump and his team will quickly face decisions about America’s enduring presence[Read More…]
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending February 4, 2017
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 9, 2017 SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending February 4, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 234,000, a decrease of 12,000 from the previous week’s unrevised level of 246,000. The 4-week moving average was 244,250, a decrease of 3,750 from the previous week’s unrevised[Read More…]
Attacks Against Title X Providers Could Leave Millions Without Access to Affordable Family Planning Services
Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–February 9, 2017. As part of a broader anti-choice agenda, Republicans in Congress are pushing to eliminate an Obama administration rule that protects Title X providers, who administer family planning services to about 4 million clients each year. If successful, the move could cause millions of people to[Read More…]
Amnesty International: Donald Trump’s Seven First Steps to Sabotage Human Rights
LONDON–(ENEWSPF)–February 7, 2017. Since taking over at the White House, US President Donald Trump has wasted little time putting into action his poisonous campaign rhetoric. In his first couple of weeks in office, he pushed through a series of repressive executive orders that threaten the human rights of millions at[Read More…]
Trump Administration Threatens to Undermine True Religious Freedom
Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–February 7, 2017. Although the Trump administration has only been in power for a few weeks, the administration’s message on religious liberty is clear: It wants to redefine religious liberty to only protect people who share its vision of faith. This comes at a steep cost to the[Read More…]
In Case You Missed It: Drug Policy Alliance — Why Conservatives Should Oppose Jeff Sessions and the Drug War
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 7, 2017 The Hill Jeff Sessions will double down on failed drug war By: Grant Smith, opinion contributor, February 2, 2017 With Jeff Sessions’ inching closer to becoming the next attorney general, concerns continue to mount that Sessions will use his newfound powers to escalate the failed war[Read More…]
Dan Rather: Trump & Bannon Won’t Be Satisfied Until Previous World Order Up In Flames
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2017 By Leslie Salzillo Esteemed journalist, Dan Rather continues to share his resounding views during a time of great political upheaval in this country and the world following the inauguration of Donald Trump. Somehow, Rather is able to offer some calm in the midst of a national storm has millions fearful, confused[Read More…]
