ROCKFORD —(ENEWSPF)–March 1, 2016. A McHenry, Ill. man was indicted today by a federal grand jury in Rockford on child pornography charges. MICHAEL L. CHAPARRO, 27, was charged with one count of transporting child pornography via the internet, and two counts of accessing child pornography that had crossed state lines,[Read More…]
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Statement from Mayor Emanuel on Allstate’s Decision to Move Hundreds of Jobs to Chicago
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 1, 2016 “Allstate’s decision to bring hundreds of jobs to Chicago is further reinforcement that Chicago offers the fundamental strengths that iconic businesses need for future success. It is a testament to the talent of our workers, the strength of our business climate and the quality of life in[Read More…]
Senators Murray, Warren, Blumenthal Respond to Oversight Report on Education Department’s Student Loan Servicers’ Compliance Review
The Senators raised concerns with the Department’s initial review in August Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)–March 1, 2016. Today, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), the top Democrat of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), and Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) responded to the report from the Education Department’s Office of[Read More…]
Veterans for Peace to Host Exclusive, One Night Only Showing ‘Of Men and War’ on Thursday, March 31
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—March 1, 2016. Veterans for Peace will host a one night only showing of the documentary ‘Of Men and War’ on Thursday, March 31 at 6:30 p.m. at the Kerasotes ShowPlace Icon Theater, 1011 South Delano Ct., Chicago. A question and answer session will follow the film screening. The warriors[Read More…]
Peace on Earth Film Festival to be Held March 3 through March 6
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—March 1, 2016. The Peace On Earth Film Festival will be held on Thursday, March 3 through Sunday, March 6 at the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E Washington St, Chicago. The event is free and open to the public. Twenty-six films from 11 countries covering a range of peace, justice[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Monthly Complaint Snapshot Examines Prepaid Complaints
Report Also Includes Look at Consumer Complaints from Texas and the Houston Metro Area WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–March 1, 2016. Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released its latest monthly consumer complaint snapshot, highlighting consumer complaints about prepaid products. The report shows that consumer complaints about prepaid products spiked in[Read More…]
Americans Want Stronger Regulation of Cosmetics
New Poll Finds Wide Support the Personal Care Products Safety Act WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–March 1, 2016. A survey released today by the Mellman Group and American Viewpoint shows that voters overwhelmingly support stricter regulation of the chemical ingredients used in their personal care products. More specifically: 94 percent believe that companies[Read More…]
Statement of Environmental Working Group’s Scott Faber on Passage of DARK Act by Senate Agriculture Committee
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 1, 2016. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) issued the following statement today after the Senate Agriculture Committee narrowly passed a version of the House-adopted Deny Americans the Right to Know, or DARK Act. The bill would block states from enacting GMO labeling laws and make it harder for companies[Read More…]
War Weary Families in Central African Republic Face Dire Food Situation – UN
In Gordil, Central African Republic, after three years of conflict, for children under-five, their bodies weakened from malnutrition, the biggest killers were not bullets but instead malaria, respiratory infections and diarrhoea. Photo: OCHA/Gemma Cortes GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–1 March 2016 – Three years of conflict and ongoing displacements in the Central African Republic[Read More…]
‘Stand Out and Stand Together,’ Says UN on Zero Discrimination Day (Video)
Zero Discrimination Day is an opportunity to join together against discrimination and celebrate everyone’s right to live a full and productive life with dignity. Source: UNAIDS NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–1 March 2016 – The United Nations agency leading the world’s HIV/AIDS response today called on the international community to celebrate individuality, as[Read More…]
