Morris Bounds Sr. sits with his grandchildren on February 23, 2015, in Ansted, West Virginia. AP/Chris Tilley Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–February 16, 2017. In 2017, February 16 is Valentine’s Day for millionaires—the day the last of America’s millionaires stop contributing to Social Security for the entire year. An updated analysis from the Center[Read More…]
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High-Risk Pools Are Not a Feasible Alternative to the Affordable Care Act’s Pre-Existing Conditions Protection
A young patient who uses a special program funded by the Affordable Care Act embraces his medical specialist, on December 16, 2016. AP/Charles Krupa Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–February 16, 2017. As the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services under the Trump administration rolls out rules designed solely to benefit the insurance[Read More…]
Hate Groups Increase for Second Consecutive Year as Trump Electrifies Radical Right
ALABAMA–(ENEWSPF)–February 16, 2017. The number of hate groups in the United States rose for a second year in a row in 2016 as the radical right was energized by the candidacy of Donald Trump, according to the Southern Poverty Law Center’s (SPLC) annual census of hate groups and other extremist[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Explores Impact of Alternative Data on Credit Access for Consumers Who are Credit Invisible
CFPB Seeks Public Feedback on Benefits, Risks of Using Unconventional Sources to Extend Affordable Credit to Consumers Lacking Credit History Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–February 16, 2017. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau today launched an inquiry into ways to expand access to credit for consumers who are credit invisible or who lack[Read More…]
National Organization for Women: ‘Next Labor Nominee Must Support Workers, Not Exploit Them’
Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)—February 15, 2017. Statement of NOW President Terry O’Neill: The withdrawal of Andy Puzder’s nomination for Secretary of Labor comes at a pivotal time for U.S. workers. Andy Puzder built his business on exploiting workers, bilking them out of fair wages and humane workplace conditions, and using the[Read More…]
Flynn’s Resignation Proves Need for Commission to Investigate Russian Interference, Says Center for American Progress’ Neera Tanden
Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–February 14, 2017. Michael Flynn has resigned as President Donald Trump’s national security adviser over allegations of inappropriate or illegal contact with the Russian government. These allegations raise serious questions about the ability of President Trump to safeguard American national security. They also question the veracity of claims that no[Read More…]
Thousands of Consumers Show Love for Bees on Valentine’s Day, Demand Ace Hardware and True Value Stop selling Bee-Killing Pesticides
5,000+ people across the country deliver valentines to retailers urging them to “show bees some love” WASHINGTON, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–February 14, 2017. This Valentine’s week, over 5,000 people coast-to-coast are swarming Ace Hardware and Home Depot stores to support the bees that pollinate flowers, strawberries and many other Valentine’s Day essentials. Friends[Read More…]
Center for American Progress Paper Proposes Enduring U.S. Commitment to Iraq, Urges Immediate Action to Reverse Trump’s Damaging Missteps
Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–February 13, 2017. The Trump administration has inherited a military campaign in Iraq that is in a commanding position in the fight to take back Mosul, the Islamic State’s, or IS, last major Iraqi stronghold. But Trump and his team will quickly face decisions about America’s enduring presence[Read More…]
Center for Constitutional Rights Executive Director Applauds Muslim Ban Court Ruling
New York –(ENEWSPF)–February 10, 2017. In response to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals’ ruling on Trump’s Muslim Ban, Center for Constitutional Rights Executive Director Vince Warren issued the following statement: We applaud the 9th Circuit for standing up to Trump’s radical executive overreach and unconstitutional Muslim travel ban. In[Read More…]
New Governor Andrew Cuomo Uses Debunked ‘Gateway Theory’ to Justify His Opposition to Legalizing Marijuana
VOCAL-NY: NY Is Behind the Curve on Marijuana Legalization; Cuomo Needs to Lead, Not Stand in Way of Sensible Reform New York–(ENEWSPF)–February 10, 2017. Gov. Andrew Cuomo reiterated his opposition to legalizing marijuana for recreational use on Wednesday as he told reporters that he believes it is a “gateway drug.”[Read More…]
