WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2016. Congressman Raúl M. Grijalva (D-AZ) introduced legislation to establish a veteran visa program which would permit eligible deported veterans to permanently return to the United States as a Lawful Permanent Resident eligible for naturalization. A 2008 report issued by the Pentagon estimates that approximately[Read More…]
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Legislation Introduced in the House to Allow Deported Veterans to Re-enter the U.S.
1/4 of All Deportations in U.S. Are For Drug Law Violation; Drug Policy Alliance: War on Drugs Has Been a War on Immigrants Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2016. Today, Congressman Raul Grijalva (D-AZ) and several other House Democrats introduced the “Veteran Visa and Protection Act,” which would establish a visa program allowing[Read More…]
At LULAC, Clinton Doubles Down on Expanding the President’s Executive Actions on Immigration
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2016. During her remarks at the 87th LULAC National Convention in Washington, D.C., Clinton not only discussed her commitment to make DAPA a reality, but also announced that she will double down on her plan to expand on the President’s executive actions and create a straightforward system[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Orders Santander Bank to Pay $10 Million Fine for Illegal Overdraft Practices
Bank Deceptively Marketed Its Overdraft Service to Consumers, Violated “Opt-in” Rule WASHINGTON, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2016. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has ordered Santander Bank, N.A. to pay a $10 million fine for illegal overdraft service practices. Santander’s telemarketing vendor deceptively marketed the overdraft service and signed certain bank[Read More…]
Home Source Recalls Floor Lamps Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
Home Source LMP4229 Floor Lamp Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2016 Recall Summary Name of product: Floor lamps Hazard: The lamps can short circuit due to defective sockets, posing fire and shock hazards. Remedy: View Details Refund Consumer Contact: Home Source toll-free at 888-660-5549 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday[Read More…]
As Overweight and Obesity Increase, So Does Risk of Dying Prematurely
New study provides strong evidence on dangers of excess weight Boston, MA —(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2016. Being overweight or obese is associated with a higher risk of dying prematurely than being normal weight—and the risk increases with additional pounds, according to a large international collaborative study led by researchers at[Read More…]
Why Whoopi Goldbert Will Win a Weed Award and It’s a Victory for Women Everywhere
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2016 By: Meghan Ridley of Dope Magazine Whoopi Goldberg has been figuratively bleeding for causes across platforms ranging from entertainment to advocacy for decades. Starring in definitive roles and standing up for humanitarian causes has earned her numerous awards—including being one of only 12 artists in the[Read More…]
High-Frequency Trader Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Disrupting Futures Market in First Federal Prosecution of “Spoofing”
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2016. In the first federal prosecution of its kind, a high-frequency trader was sentenced today to three years in prison for disrupting commodity futures prices in a $1.4 million fraud scheme. MICHAEL COSCIA, 54, used an automated trading technique known as “spoofing” to earn illegal profits[Read More…]
Partnership to Offer Scholarship and Career Opportunities for Roosevelt University Real Estate Students
(Jim Connor, the president and Duke Realty CEO who conceived of the program, is pictured above.) CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2016. A groundbreaking program aimed at comprehensively preparing women and minorities for success in the real estate industry will begin in the fall at Roosevelt University in Chicago through an exciting new[Read More…]
Adolescent Birth Rate Drops Across All Racial Groups, Annual Report Shows
America’s Children report also finds improvements in child education, health care. Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2016. The teen birth rate dropped for another consecutive year, continuing a long-term decline in teen pregnancy, according to the most recent yearly report on the status of America’s children and youth. According to the 2016[Read More…]
