WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)—May 22, 2017. Statement from Diane Yentel, President and CEO of the National Low Income Housing Coalition: President Trump’s 2018 budget – leaked earlier today – reflects a cruel indifference to the millions of low income seniors, people with disabilities, families with children, veterans, and other vulnerable people who[Read More…]
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Go Irish! Notre Dame Grads Walk Out On Mike Pence
Blog Commentary -(ENEWSPF)- Have to say, I’m very proud of these young graduates at my Alma Mater today. A group of Notre Dame grads walked out today as former Indiana governor and current Vice President Mike Pence began his address. This at the commencement exercises in Notre Dame stadium. Amen[Read More…]
Addicted to the War on Drugs: Just as We Were Wising Up, President Trump has Us Back In an Old-style Fight Against Narcotics
President Trump seems to believe the only way America can win a war on drugs is to put up a wall. Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 8, 2017 By: Grant Smith America and the world have learned hard lessons about the failings of the war on drugs. For too long, we saw drugs[Read More…]
Reports: Trump Administration Plans to Slash Funding for Drug Czar’s Office
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 5, 2017. Today, reports have emerged that the Trump Administration plans to cut the Office of National Drug Control Policy’s budget by nearly 95%. Below is a statement by Grant Smith, deputy director of national affairs with the Drug Policy Alliance: “The reality is that ONDCP is an[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Condemns Federal Executive Order Attacking Women’s Access to Preventative Healthcare
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—May 5, 2017. Attorney General Lisa Madigan yesterday condemned the federal executive order signed under the guise of religious freedom that jeopardizes women’s access to crucial preventative healthcare services like contraception. Madigan issued the following statement against the Executive Order that directs the federal government to issue regulations that[Read More…]
Drug Policy Alliance: GOP Healthcare Bill Will Kill Life-Saving Treatment for Millions, Worsen the Opioid Crisis
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 4, 2017. Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the American Health Care Act. The measure next goes to the U.S. Senate for consideration. Below is a statement from Grant Smith, deputy director of national affairs with the Drug Policy Alliance: “The Drug Policy Alliance advocates for increased[Read More…]
American Medical Association Warns Proposed Changes to AHCA Do Not Remedy Bill’s Shortcomings
Despite amendments to bill, millions of Americans would still lose health insurance coverage CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–May 4, 2017 American Medical Association (AMA) President Andrew W. Gurman, M.D., issued the following statement yesterday about proposed changes to the American Health Care Act (AHCA): “None of the legislative tweaks under consideration changes the[Read More…]
AARP Maintains Firm Opposition to Health Bill
New Upton amendment to health bill does little to reduce massive premium increases for people with preexisting health conditions WASHINGTON, DC —(ENEWSPF)–May 4, 2017. AARP Chief Advocacy & Engagement Officer Nancy A. LeaMond sent the following letter yesterday to all members of the U.S. House of Representatives in response to[Read More…]
Jimmy Kimmel on the Importance of the Affordable Care Act (Video)
OREGON—(ENEWSPF)—May 2, 2017. By: Rosemary Piser Last night, Jimmy Kimmel digressed from his usual light-hearted monologue and told his audience that within hours of his birth last week, son, William “Billy” Kimmel required emergency open heart surgery to repair severe heart defects. A choked up Kimmel said, “No parent should[Read More…]
The United States and Mexico Can Work Together to Reduce Drug-related Violence Through Improved Rule of Law and Stronger Gun Laws
A man hold the U.S. and Mexico flags during an immigration protest in Austin, Texas, February 16, 2017. AP/Eric Gay Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–May 2, 2017. The economic and security relationship between the United States and Mexico is one of the most important for both countries. A stable and vibrant Mexico is[Read More…]
