CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 3, 2015. A student debate society with big plans for competing against top college debate teams from around the country has been established and is hitting the ground running this semester at Roosevelt University. The Rooseveltian Debate Society already has won several matches against debate teams from the University[Read More…]
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky Statement On Takata Settlement Announcement
WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)—November 3, 2015. Today, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reached a consent order with Takata over the Japanese part supplier’s defective airbags that have caused at least eight deaths and at least 100 serious injuries. The settlement includes the largest-ever fine levied by NHTSA – $200[Read More…]
Dept. of Transportation Imposes Largest Civil Penalty in NHTSA History on Takata for Violating Motor Vehicle Safety Act
Accelerates recalls to get safe air bags into U.S. vehicles WASHINGTON –-(ENEWSPF)–November 3, 2015. The Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration today issued two orders designed to protect the traveling public from defective Takata air bag inflators. The orders impose the largest civil penalty in NHTSA’s history for[Read More…]
Senator Bernie Sanders Statement on Clean Water Act
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 3, 2015 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) issued the following statement today after voting to stop a bill that guts the Clean Water Act. “I find it unconscionable that my Republican colleagues are attempting to undermine efforts to keep our water clean. One in three people – 117 million[Read More…]
In Front of Packed Courtroom, Young Petitioners Ask Judge to Uphold Their Rights to a Safe Environment
Seattle, WA–(ENEWSPF)–November 3, 2015. Today, young Washington citizens sat in a packed King County courtroom and watched as their attorney, Andrea Rodgers gave a stunning and impassioned argument to the court as she fought for her clients’ right to a healthy environment and safe climate. Judge Hollis Hill heard oral[Read More…]
Senator Dick Durbin Helps Defeat Attack on Clean Water by Senator Mark Kirk and Senate Leaders
Chicago, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 3, 2015. Senator Dick Durbin and other champions of clean water beat back an attempt today by Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) to roll back the Clean Water Rule, the Obama administration measure that restores protections for streams that feed Lake Michigan and help provide drinking water for over[Read More…]
Governors State University to Host Freshman Friday November 13
University Park, IL –(ENEWSPF)—November 3, 2015. Admission to a four-year university for highly qualified students has been streamlined at Governors State University with a program called Freshman Fridays. Attending the session, providing the appropriate documentation and meeting the qualifications enables graduating seniors to apply to GSU and receive an instant[Read More…]
Watch: John Oliver Has No Desire To Have Donald Trump On His Show
“Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” is never far behind when it comes to satirizing the news. The show is in its second season and has renewed for two more. John Oliver joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the "John Oliver effect" and why he doesn’t consider himself to be[Read More…]
Unitarian Universalist Community Church to Host Special Showing of the Exciting New Documentary ‘This Changes Everything’ on Nov. 13
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 3, 2015. The Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest, will host a special showing of the exciting new documentary ‘This Changes Everything’ on Friday, November 13 at 7 p.m. A lively discussion will follow the film. What if confronting the climate crisis is[Read More…]
VA Launches Hepatitis C–Advanced Liver Disease Disparities Dashboard
Dashboard Bolsters VA Efforts to Identify and Treat Veterans With Hep C and Liver Disease WASHINGTON –-(ENEWSPF)–November 3, 2015. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is stepping up its efforts to accelerate treatment for Veterans with hepatitis C and advanced liver disease (ALD) through the creation of a Hepatitis C–ALD[Read More…]
