WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–July 13, 2016. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today spoke on the floor of the Senate to call on Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to schedule a vote on the Senate’s bipartisan Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act. In the wake of recent violence and upheaval across the country, Durbin, who was[Read More…]
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IKEA Recalls Safety Gates and Safety Gate Extensions Due to Fall Hazard
PATRULL KLÄMMA safety gate Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2016 Recall Summary Name of product: Safety gates and safety gate extensions Hazard: The locking mechanism can open unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to children and other consumers. Remedy: View Details Refund Consumer Contact: IKEA toll-free at 888-966-4532 anytime or online at www.ikea-usa.com[Read More…]
Three Types of Liquid Plumr Clog Removers Recalled by The Clorox Company Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement
Liquid Plumr Pro-Strength Foaming Clog Fighter Clog Remover, formerly sold as Slow Flow Fighter – UPC Code 44600-00214 Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2016 Recall Summary Name of product: Liquid Plumr® Pro-Strength Foaming Clog Fighter®, Liquid Plumr® Industrial Strength Urgent Clear® and Liquid Plumr® Pro-Strength Urgent Clear® clog removers Hazard: The recalled[Read More…]
Simple Procedure Could Improve Treatment for Common Eye Disease
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2016 By: John Easton A new, minimally invasive procedure appears to be effective for many patients with Fuchs endothelial dystrophy, a common eye disease, without the potential side effects and cost of a cornea transplant. In a proof-of-concept study, published in the journal Cornea, researchers led by Kathryn[Read More…]
Black Youth Project at the University of Chicago Launches Unique Survey of Young Voters (Video)
First results show differences among millennials on presidential candidates, race, immigration The Black Youth Project will perform a monthly survey of more than 1,750 young adults ages 18 to 30 that pays special attention to how race and ethnicity shape their views. Photo by: Craig Ruttle/The Associated Press CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 14,[Read More…]
Unitarian Universalist Community Church to Screen Documentary Film ‘Happy’ on Friday, July 22
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 14, 2016. The Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive in Park Forest, will screen the documentary film ‘Happy’ on Friday, July 22 at 7 p.m. A discussion will follow the movie. The event is free and open to the public. ‘Happy’ takes us on a[Read More…]
Congressman Grijalva Introduces Legislation to Bring Deported Veterans Home
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…]
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…]
