Enough Project Proposes 7 Non-Military Tactics to Help End FDLR Threat Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2014 – Facing a deadline from the UN Security Council and regional African governments to fully demobilize or face military operations by January 2, 2015, the rebel group in the Democratic Republic of the Congo known[Read More…]
Opinion
Daily Show Slams Detroit’s Water Shutoffs
Episode mocks water shutoff policy and hypocrisy of no “free water” for poor while corporations and golf courses flow freely DETROIT —(ENEWSPF)—November 18, 2014. The Daily Show with Jon Stewart took a shot at Detroit’s aggressive water shutoff program Monday night with a segment featuring Nolan Finley, conservative Detroit News columnist,[Read More…]
With Senate Poised to Vote on Keystone XL, New Analysis Reveals Dangerous Toll of U.S. Pipelines
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–November 17, 2014. With the U.S. Senate poised to vote on the Keystone XL pipeline on Tuesday, a new analysis of federal records reveals the dangerous toll of pipelines in the United States. In just the past year and four months, there have been 372 oil and gas pipeline leaks,[Read More…]
McDonald’s Rejects GMO Potatoes, Other Fast Food Chains Should Follow Suit
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 14, 2014. Statement of Food & Water Watch Executive Director Wenonah Hauter: “This week McDonald’s, one of the largest fast food chains on the planet, told an agriculture news service that it would not use the J.R. Simplot Company’s Innate GMO potato. This victory for consumers is another[Read More…]
NRDC: House Demonstrates Support for a Presidential Veto of Keystone XL Tar Sands Pipeline
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2014 – The House vote today forcing approval of the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline came with a silver lining: There are more than enough lawmakers to sustain a well-deserved presidential veto of the ill-considered legislation. The following is a statement by Danielle Droitsch, Canada Project Director at[Read More…]
Study: Higher Education Sector Brings Positive Impact to City of Chicago
DePaul University is member of America’s Urban Campus consortium “The results of the study conducted by America’s Urban Campus illustrate the tremendous impact higher education has on the city of Chicago,” says Patricia O’Donoghue, interim president of DePaul University. “From economic development to internships in the workforce to community service,[Read More…]
Nearly 8 in 10 Americans Have Access to High-Speed Internet
Download Super Surfing [JPG – <1.0 MB] Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 13, 2014. An estimated 78.1 percent of people in U.S. households had a high-speed Internet connection last year, according to a new report released today from the U.S. Census Bureau. However, digital divides exist among the nation’s metropolitan areas and demographic[Read More…]
NRDC: Senators Should Oppose Bill Forcing Approval of Keystone XL Tar Sands Pipeline
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 13, 2014 – The lame duck Senate soon may consider a bill forcing approval of the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline, thus overriding presidential authority. The following is a statement from Danielle Droitsch, director of the Canada Project at the Natural Resources Defense Council: “This tar sands oil pipeline[Read More…]
Center for American Progress on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Proposed Rule on Prepaid Products
Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–November 13, 2014. Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, or CFPB, announced new proposed rules for prepaid debit cards. Joe Valenti, Director of Asset Building at the Center for American Progress, issued the following statement: The CFPB has put forth a strong proposed rule to bring more safety,[Read More…]
Brennan Center for Justice: Senator Reid Moves on NSA Reform Bill
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–November 13, 2014. The Brennan Center for Justice applauds Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s decision to bring the USA FREEDOM Act to the floor for a vote. The bill, sponsored by Senator Patrick Leahy, would prohibit the bulk collection of Americans’ telephone records and other similar data. It also[Read More…]
