Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–June 15, 2017. A comprehensive new project from the Center for American Progress illustrates President Donald Trump’s sweeping potential conflicts of interest that span the globe. While Trump has claimed that “the president can’t have a conflict of interest,” there is clear and compelling evidence that Trump may[Read More…]
Opinion
Youth Tobacco Product Use, Including e-cigarettes, Drops During 2015-2016
But 3.9 million youth were still using tobacco products in 2016 Atlanta, GA—(ENEWSPF)—June 15, 2017. The number of middle and high school students who say they are current tobacco users – defined as having used a tobacco product in the past 30 days – dropped from 4.7 million in 2015[Read More…]
Western Environmental Law Center: Interior Bows to Oil and Gas Industry, Allows Continued Methane Waste
BLM rule delay defies Congress’ will, harms taxpayers, public health, environment Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 14, 2017. Today, the U.S. Department of the Interior announced plans to indefinitely delay implementation of key parts of the BLM methane waste rule beyond the original compliance date of January 18, 2018. The rule calls for[Read More…]
The Cities Project By Heineken® Helps Fans Who Give Back Get Tickets To Bruno Mars 24K Magic U.S. Tour
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 12, 2017. What if you could land tickets to this summer’s hottest concert tour, while helping make great U.S. cities even greater? The Cities Project by Heineken® has partnered with the Bruno Mars 24K Magic U.S. Tour, offering fans a rare chance to earn concert tickets to the[Read More…]
ACLU Comment on Supreme Court Ruling in Gender Equity Citizenship Case
WASHINGTON —(ENEWSPF)–June 12, 2017. The Supreme Court today ruled that one of the last remaining federal laws treating men and women differently violates equal protection. Congress cannot legislate based on “once habitual, but now untenable” stereotypes about male domination, wrote Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, in Sessions v. Morales-Santana. The court[Read More…]
Chicago Community Bond Fund: No Significant Change Expected in Cook County Jail Population Under New Illinois Bond Law
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 12, 2017. The Chicago Community Bond Fund (CCBF) will continue our efforts to end the use of monetary bond and dramatically reduce pretrial detention in the wake of Governor Rauner signing SB 2034 into law last Friday. CCBF expects this new law will result in little or no decrease[Read More…]
Drug Policy Alliance Op-ed: Supreme Court’s Doubts about Asset Forfeiture Continues to Grow
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 9, 2017 By: Theshia Naidoo In two recent United States Supreme Court cases, Justices across the ideological spectrum cast a critical eye towards the current asset forfeiture system. This week, the Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision (with Justice Gorsuch taking no part in the opinion) reining in one important[Read More…]
June is Resident Appreciation Month in Park Forest
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–June 9, 2017. June is Resident Appreciation Month in Park Forest. The month will feature many events activities for those of all ages. Scheduled Events: Friday, June 9, 5:30 p.m. (Children); 6:45 p.m. (Adults) Art in 60 Minutes, Dining on the Green, 349 Main Street, 5:30-6:30 (Children); 6:45[Read More…]
Indivisible Chicago Calls for Impeachment Proceedings to Begin in Response to the Testimony of James Comey Before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence
CHICAGO – (ENEWSPF)—June 8, 2017. Indivisible Chicago released the following statement in response to Former FBI Director James Comey’s testimony before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. “Based on James Comey’s testimony before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, there is no question that President Trump committed obstruction of justice[Read More…]
Indivisible Chicago’s Statement in Response to the Release of James Comey’s Prepared Testimony
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—June 8, 2017. Indivisible Chicago released the following statement in response to the release of Former FBI Director James Comey prepared testimony before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. “The release of James Comey’s prepared testimony documenting his interaction with President Trump demonstrates a clear intent to obstruct justice[Read More…]
