OREGON—(ENEWSPF)—July 16, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser If you are among the millions of Americans that really love this country, then you were as sickened as I was to see Donald Trump’s shocking performance during today’s Press Conference with his pal Russian President Vladimir Putin. There’s no longer any doubt where[Read More…]
Opinion
Bold Solutions to Fight Private Prison Industry’s Influence on Immigration Detention Policy
Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)—July 16, 2018 By: Michael Sozan The private prison industry spends big money in political contributions and lobbying and now stands to reap massive profits from immigration detention policy decisions made by the Trump administration and congressional Republicans, according to a new issue brief from the Center for[Read More…]
Governor Cuomo Releases Report Recommending New York State Legalize Marijuana for Adult Use
DPA Statement: NY should Tax and Regulate Marijuana, Repair and Reinvest in Communities Most Harmed by NY’s Marijuana Arrest Crusade NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—July 13, 2018 Contact: Tony Newman Today, Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Department of Health released an impact assessment of marijuana legalization. The report concludes that[Read More…]
In All But Four States, Seniors on Medicare Can Be Denied a Medigap Policy Due to Pre-existing Conditions
CALIFORNIA—(ENEWSPF)—July 12, 2018 By: Cristina Boccuti, Gretchen Jacobson, Kendal Orgera, and Tricia Neuman In all but four states, insurance companies can deny private Medigap insurance policies to seniors after their initial enrollment in Medicare because of a pre-existing medical condition, such as diabetes or heart disease, except under limited, qualifying[Read More…]
Radical Liberal Interpretations of the 2nd Amendment Must End
Commentary by Gary Kopycinski Editor & Publisher Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Wildly liberal interpretations of the 2nd Amendment to the United States Constitution must end, forthwith. We must embrace a smart, conservative interpretation of this amendment if we truly cherish freedom. The 2nd Amendment is very simple: A well regulated Militia,[Read More…]
Teen Crash Risk Highest During First Three Months After Getting Driver’s License
NIH study uses software and cameras to monitor teen driving behaviors Bethesda, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—July 10, 2018 Contact: Linda Huynh and Robert Bock Teenage drivers are eight times more likely to be involved in a collision or near miss during the first three months after getting a driver’s license, compared to the[Read More…]
Children are One of the ‘War on Drugs’ Casualties
NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—July 10, 2018 By: Anthony Papa, opinion contributor Like so many Americans, I’ve watched in horror as immigrant children have been separated from their parents due to the Trump administration’s zero tolerance policy of illegal entry across the border. Scenes of about 2,000 traumatized children being held in cages[Read More…]
CEPR: Economy Adds 213,000 Jobs in June, Unemployment Edges Up to 4.0 Percent
The average hourly wage in manufacturing rose just 1.7 percent in the last year. Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 6, 2018 By: Dean Baker The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the economy added 213,000 jobs in June. With upward revisions to the data from the prior two months, the average gain over the[Read More…]
U.S. PIRG Statement on the Resignation of EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 5, 2018 Contact: Kara Cook-Schultz President Donald Trump announced today via Twitter that he has accepted the resignation of embattled Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt. In response, Kara Cook-Schultz, the director of U.S. PIRG’s toxics program, released this statement: “Scott Pruitt pledged to ‘restore’ the EPA to[Read More…]
Oregon Cannabis Prices Down, But Revenue Remains Substantial
OREGON—(ENEWSPF)—July 5, 2018 By: Anthony Johnson Cannabis officially became legal to possess and cultivate in Oregon on July 1st, 2015. Three years later, the Beaver State has become a cannabis consumers paradise. Advertisements for $3 grams are common, with “bulk” deal of $5 for 3.5 grams available as well. At[Read More…]
