A married couple is pictured with their infant daughter, July 2014. Source: AP/Rick Bowmer Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2015. When the data from the American Community Survey, or ACS, were released yesterday, they offered a treasure trove of new information about the state of America today. However, important data on[Read More…]
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New Census Health Coverage Data Confirm Dramatic Impact of the Affordable Care Act
A man using two canes is helped in the waiting area at Nuestra Clinica Del Valle in San Juan, Texas. Source: AP/Eric Gay Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2015. New data released by the U.S. Census Bureau today provide more support that the Affordable Care Act is working. The Census reported[Read More…]
Friends of the Earth: House Committee Aims to End Crude Oil Export Ban
WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—September 17, 2015. The House Energy and Commerce Committee voted today to repeal the 40-year-old ban on exporting crude oil. In 2014, sixty-nine percent of voters opposed allowing oil and gas companies to export more U.S. oil and gas to foreign countries. Were the ban lifted, estimates suggest[Read More…]
Friends of the Earth: Chairman Paul Ryan Obeys Koch Machine, Moves to Kill Domestic Wind
WASHINGTON, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)—September 17, 2015. Under the leadership of Chairman Paul Ryan, the House Ways and Means committee is considering legislation to make many of the so-called “tax extenders” permanent. The legislation excludes the production tax credit for wind, a now-expired incentive that is vital to the growing domestic wind industry.[Read More…]
Wood Turtles Move Toward Endangered Species Act Protection
Declines Driven by Habitat Destruction Across Midwest, Northeast Wood turtle photo by Diane Baedeker Petit, USDA RICHMOND,Vt.—(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2015. In response to a petition from the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today announced that the wood turtle may qualify for Endangered Species Act protection. The[Read More…]
Two Pacific Northwest Salamanders Move Closer to Endangered Species Act Protection
Cascade torrent salamanger photo by Steve Wagner. PORTLAND, Ore.—(ENEWSPF)–Septmeber 17, 2015. In response to a petition from the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today announced that two increasingly rare salamanders in Oregon and Washington may qualify for Endangered Species Act protection. The Center first petitioned[Read More…]
Karoun Dairies, Inc. Issues Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Various Cheeses Because of Possible Health Risk
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…]
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…]
