San Fernando, CA —(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2015. Today Karoun Dairies, Inc. announced that it is voluntarily recalling a variety of cheeses it distributes due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. To date, no product has tested positive for Listeria but in view of the association with listeriosis cases Karoun Dairies Inc.[Read More…]
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Hillary Clinton Statement on Endorsement from United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers
NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—September 17, 2015. Hillary Clinton released the following statement after the United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers endorsed her campaign for President. The Roofters and Waterproofers join American Federation of Teachers, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, and the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied[Read More…]
From the Fields of Delano to the Halls of Congress: Latinas Leading the Charge for Justice
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2015 By: Jerónimo Saldaña A half-century ago this week, Dolores Huerta and the United Farm Workers voted to join Larry Itliong and Filipino farmworkers’ in commencing the Delano Grape Strike. Their fight for justice would serve as a catalyst for the Latino civil rights movement and mark[Read More…]
Mi Gente: Drug Policy Alliance Celebrates Latino Drug Policy Reformers
The Drug Policy Alliance Commemorates Hispanic Heritage Month with Blog Series that Honors Latino Drug Policy Leaders NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—September 17, 2015. This week, the Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) will launch a month-long online tribute to Latino drug policy reformers. As the nation reflects upon the history, cultures and contributions of[Read More…]
Prepared Remarks of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Richard Cordray at the National Association of Realtors, Sept. 17, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2015. Thank you for inviting me today. That renowned philosopher from the Garden State of New Jersey, Bruce Springsteen, once said, “I have spent my life judging the distance between American reality and the American dream.” For the past few years, we have all been judging that[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Releases New Tools as Part of Know Before You Owe Mortgage Initiative
Tools Provide Additional Shopping Help for Consumers as New Mortgage Disclosure Rule Takes Effect WASHINGTON, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2015. Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is releasing new online tools as part of its Know Before You Owe initiative aimed at helping consumers navigate the mortgage process. The tools[Read More…]
Black Youth Project 100 Statement in Response to IPRA Recommendation to Fire Chicago Police Detective Servin
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—September 17, 2015. On September 16, 2015, the Chicago Independent Police Review Authority (IPRA) recommended that Dante Servin be fired from the Chicago Police Department (CPD); a recommendation that should have been made five months, if not three years ago. This recommendation marks only the second of its kind since[Read More…]
Rep. Robin Kelly Calls For Re-evaluation of Quarry Plans
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 17, 2015. U.S. Congresswoman Robin Kelly today asked federal and Indiana officials to re-evaluate plans for a proposed quarry in Indiana near the Illinois state line and called for more research into potential impacts the quarry could have on the Kankakee River eco-system in both states. Many Illinois[Read More…]
U.S. State Dept. Updates Libya Travel Warning, Sept. 16, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 16, 2015. The Department of State warns U.S. citizens against all travel to Libya and recommends that U.S. citizens currently in Libya depart immediately. On July 26, 2014, the U.S. Embassy suspended all embassy operations in Libya and relocated staff outside of the country because of ongoing violence between[Read More…]
Court Authorizes IRS to Issue Summonses to Discover U.S. Taxpayers with Offshore Bank Accounts at Belize Bank International Limited and Belize Bank Limited
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2015. A federal court in Miami entered an order yesterday authorizing the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to serve a “John Doe” summons seeking information about U.S. taxpayers who may hold offshore accounts at Belize Bank International Limited (BBIL) or Belize Bank Limited (BBL), the Justice Department announced[Read More…]
