Coalition demands labeling in wake of FDA approval WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—November 24, 2015. On the heels of FDA’s approval of GMO salmon, the third largest retailer in the U.S., Costco Wholesale (COST), has made a public commitment to not sell GMO salmon. Friends of the Earth and a coalition of[Read More…]
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Congresswoman Robin Kelly Hosts Apprenticeship Roundtable to Foster Employment
MATTESON—(ENEWSPF)—November 24, 2015. Congresswoman Robin Kelly hosted an Apprenticeship Roundtable aimed at better promoting training and internship opportunities for in-demand jobs in manufacturing and the trades. The roundtable brought together manufacturers, colleges and workforce development experts to create ways to increase enrollment in training programs, align programs to meet employer[Read More…]
The Police Execution of Laquan McDonald
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 24, 2015 By: Frank Chapman, Field Organizer, Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression On October 20, 2014, 17 year old Laquan McDonald was murdered (shot 16 times) by Chicago police officer Craig Van Dyke. A police car dashboard camera video-recorded the shooting. After Chicago city officials saw the[Read More…]
ACLU and Maine Health Care Providers File Lawsuit to Restore Abortion Coverage for Poor Women
Denying Abortion Coverage Through MaineCare Violates Maine Constitution Portland, Maine –(ENEWSPF)—November 24, 2015. The American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Maine, and Planned Parenthood Federation of America today filed a lawsuit seeking to restore abortion coverage for women who qualify for MaineCare. Current Maine Department of Health and Human Services policy bans[Read More…]
Federal Appeals Court Strikes Down Abortion Restrictions in Wisconsin
Decision Comes as the Supreme Court Grants Review of Similar Texas Law MADISON, Wis. —(ENEWSPF)—November 23, 2015. Marking an important victory for Wisconsin women, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit today rejected the state’s efforts to reinstate an unconstitutional restriction on access to abortion. This comes just over a week[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Kerry With Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Before Meeting, Nov. 24, 2015
Jerusalem–(ENEWSPF)–November 24, 2015 PRIME MINISTER NETANYAHU: Good morning, John. I’d like to welcome you again to Jerusalem. You are a friend in our common effort to restore stability, security, and peace. There can be no peace when we have an onslaught of terror – not here, not anywhere else in[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Josh Earnest, Nov. 23, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 23, 2015 – 1:20 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: A full house today. Nice to see you all. I assume it’s only because you all missed me. (Laughter.) I assume. All right, I do not have anything at the top, Julie, so we can go straight to your questions.[Read More…]
Readout of Governor Rauner Calls with WH Chief of Staff and Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–November 23, 2015. The following is a statement attributed to Lance Trover, Director of Communications: “Governor Rauner and White House Chief of Staff Denis McDonough spoke by phone late Friday about the governor’s unanswered requests for information related to the Syrian refugee program. The Governor affirmed his commitment[Read More…]
U.S. State Dept. Updates Worldwide Travel Alert, Nov. 23, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 23, 2015. The State Department alerts U.S. citizens to possible risks of travel due to increased terrorist threats. Current information suggests that ISIL (aka Da’esh), al-Qa’ida, Boko Haram, and other terrorist groups continue to plan terrorist attacks in multiple regions. These attacks may employ a wide variety of tactics,[Read More…]
Florida Woman Pleads Guilty to Possession of Child Pornography and False Bomb Threats
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 23, 2015. A Tampa, Florida, woman pleaded guilty to child pornography charges and issuing false bomb threats, Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney A. Lee Bentley III of the Middle District of Florida announced today. Jacqueline Numata, 27, pleaded[Read More…]
