WASHINGTON —(ENEWSPF)–October 27, 2016. The Federal Communications Commission voted today to require internet service providers to get explicit permission from customers before they use or share their personal information. Jay Stanley, senior policy analyst with the American Civil Liberties Union, had this reaction: “Today’s vote is a historic win for[Read More…]
Opinion
Khizr Khan, Gen. Allen: Trump Lacks Respect And Fitness To Serve As Commander-in-Chief
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–October 29, 2016. Yesterday, Gen. John Allen (ret.) and Gold Star father Khizr Khan joined a press call to condemn Donald Trump’s continuing attacks on the United States military, our veterans, and their families. While Gen. Allen and Mr. Khan spoke from their own distinct perspectives, both assailed Trump[Read More…]
Director of “Remember The Titans,” “Max,” and Grammy Award Winning Member of The Roots Team Up With VoteVets to Produce Powerful Video
With immigration a top issues in the 2016 campaign, “Honor Our Immigrant Veterans” details the history of immigrants in the military, leading to real life stories of immigrants who recently served WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)–October 27, 2016. A powerful new video is being released online today, directed by Boaz Yakin, director[Read More…]
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending October 22, 2016
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 27, 2016 SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending October 22, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 258,000, a decrease of 3,000 from the previous week’s revised level. The previous week’s level was revised up by 1,000 from 260,000 to 261,000. The 4-week moving average[Read More…]
In 8 States, Half of ZIP Codes Lack Sufficient Supply of Child Care Centers, New Center for American Progress Interactive Maps Show
New interactive maps and analysis from CAP examine child care accessibility in Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia. Nearly half of ZIP codes are “child care deserts,” impacting more than 27 million people—including 1.8 million children under the age of 5. The first years of life[Read More…]
Watch President Obama Read ‘Mean Tweets’ on Jimmy Kimmel Live and Drop an Anvil on @realDonaldTrump
CALIFORNIA–(ENEWSPF)–October 25, 2016 By Jen Hayden President Obama burns Donald Trump President Obama made another guest appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live to read mean tweets directed at our Commander-in-Chief. In the short clip below, he saved one big, bad burn of a response for the thin-skinned Republican nominee Donald Trump’s tweet that read, “President[Read More…]
General John Allen (ret.) Says Only Hillary Clinton Understands How to Keep Us Safe
General John Allen (Retired) Trump Now Rooting Against Military In Mosul NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–October 25, 2016. On the heels of Trump being denounced by national security leaders for rooting against the counter-ISIS operation underway in Mosul, Hillary for America is airing a new testimonial ad featuring Retired Marine General John Allen[Read More…]
HUD Releases 3-Year Study of Strategies to End Family Homelessness
Housing vouchers most effective intervention while Rapid re-housing proves least costly WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–October 25, 2016. When a family with children seeks emergency shelter, there are a number of interventions to address their homelessness. Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released the results of an exhaustive study[Read More…]
New York Attorney General Schneiderman Announces First-Of-Its-Kind Analysis Illustrating Gun Trafficking Into NY
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman New Research Shows That 74% Of All Guns Recovered By Law Enforcement Originated Out-of-State; Nearly Nine Out Of Ten (86%) Of Recovered Handguns — The Weapon Of Choice For Violent Criminals — Come From Out-Of-State NEW YORK –(ENEWSPF)–October 25, 2016. Attorney General Eric T.[Read More…]
SEIU: Rising Insurance Premiums Signal Next Congress Must Get Serious About Healthcare Costs
Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)–October 25, 2015. SEIU International President Mary Kay Henry issued the following statement in response to an increase in premium rates from insurance companies for some plans offered through healthcare.gov: “The fact that insurance companies are increasing healthcare premiums is not news to working people, but it is a[Read More…]
