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…]
Opinion
Center for American Progress Estimates that Upton Amendment to Health Care Bill Covers Fewer Than 80,000 Americans
The Capitol is seen from the Russell Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, January 2014. AP/J. Scott Applewhite Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–May 4, 2017. A new analysis by the Center for American Progress finds that the latest addition to the House Republican health care repeal bill, known as the[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…]
Here’s What Happened When The Trump White House Gave An “Alt-Right” Troll Access To The Press Room
By Matt Gertz Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Mike Cernovich is an internet troll, conspiracy theorist, and leading figure in the alt-right assemblage of modern-day white nationalists and misogynists who has drawn praise and support from President Donald Trump’s closest confidantes. Today, he used a White House press pass to berate reporters at the[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…]
Center for American Progress Estimate Finds House Republican Health Care Bill Is Underfunded by About $200 Billion (State-by-State Numbers Available)
People walk outside the U.S. Capitol, April 27, 2017. AP/Jose Luis Magana Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–May 2, 2017. New estimates from the Center for American Progress show that the latest version of the House Republican health care bill continues to single out individuals with pre-existing conditions. High-risk pools funded by the[Read More…]
Study Shows One in Four LGBT People Faced Discrimination Last Year, Many Make Significant Changes to their Lives to Avoid Discrimination
Members of the transgender community and others protest in the exterior rotunda at the Texas state capitol, March 2017. AP/Eric Gay Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–May 2, 2017. New research conducted by the Center for American Progress shows that a staggering one in four lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender, or LGBT, people[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…]
NOW: “Bill Shine Gone, but Toxic Culture at Fox News Must Change”
Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)—May 1, 2017. Statement by NOW President Terry O’Neill: Fox News has done the right thing by showing co-president Bill Shine the door, but that doesn’t mean they have “fixed” their harassment problem. Sexual harassment always goes beyond the behavior of individual men. For every harasser who gets[Read More…]
