Tribes, Counties, Environmental Groups Unite to Prevent Future Mining Contamination FLAGSTAFF, Arizona—(ENEWSPF)–August 25, 2015. In the wake of the toxic spill in the Animas River earlier this month, tribes, local governments and environmental groups today petitioned the Department of the Interior and Department of Agriculture to reform outdated mining rules[Read More…]
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Sierra Club Provides National Association of Manufacturers World-Class Re-Branding
New logo and name designed to drive results for the “National Association of Polluters” as part of its ongoing smog-for-all promotion campaign WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–August 25, 2015. The Sierra Club announced Tuesday that it has completed a comprehensive pro-bono re-branding effort for the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM). This initiative[Read More…]
Two Defendants Plead Guilty to Forced Labor Scheme that Exploited Guatemalan Migrants at Ohio Egg Farms
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 25, 2015. A leader of a human trafficking ring pleaded guilty yesterday in federal court to charges that he lured Guatemalan minors and adults into the United States on false pretenses, then used threats of physical harm to compel their labor at egg farms in Ohio. The guilty[Read More…]
Medical Director and Three Therapists Convicted in $63 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 25, 2015. A federal jury in Miami late yesterday convicted the former medical director of, and three therapists employed by, a now-defunct health care provider of conspiracy to commit health care fraud and related charges for their roles in a scheme to fraudulently bill Medicare and Florida Medicaid[Read More…]
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Ned Price on the UN Security Council’s Historic Discussion of the Protection of LGBT Persons Targeted by ISIL
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 24, 2015. The United States welcomes today’s first-ever “Arria formula” discussion by the UN Security Council of how better to protect the lives and dignity of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) persons, who are frequently among the most vulnerable in conflict and post-conflict situations. Today’s session focused[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Josh Earnest, Aug. 24, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 24, 2015 – 12:50 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. It’s nice to see so many relaxed, tanned faces in the room today. I know the President certainly enjoyed the opportunity over the last couple of weeks to spend a lot of time with his family, and[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan and Mayor Emanuel Demand Answers on Recent Gas Price Spike
Chicago—(ENEWSPF)—August 24, 2015. Attorney General Lisa Madigan and Mayor Rahm Emanuel today sent a letter to the Illinois Petroleum Council and its member oil companies demanding an explanation for the recent gas price spike that is impacting hard-working Illinoisans and Chicago residents in particular. A copy of their joint letter[Read More…]
Senator Wyden Meets with Labor Representatives in Guatemala, Explores Trade and Diplomatic Opportunities in Cuba, Argentina
Wyden is First Member of Congress to Visit Reopened U.S. Embassy in Cuba Oregonians Dion Glisan and Daniel Bailey, of USAID, meet with Sen. Wyden in Guatemala City Washington, D.C. –-(ENEWSPF)–August 24, 2015. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., met with Guatemalan labor representatives about the importance of enforcing labor laws and[Read More…]
Clinton Campaign Releases New Video on Jeb Bush’s Extreme Comments on Immigration
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–August 24, 2015. In response to Jeb Bush’s trip to the border, Hillary For America released the following video on the similar rhetoric coming from Jeb Bush and Donald Trump on immigration. Hillary for America Director of Hispanic Media, Jorge Silva, also released the following statement: “Following Donald Trump’s tour[Read More…]
Chicago Woman Indicted For Stealing Identities Of Nursing-Home Residents And Using Their Names To Claim Refunds From Fraudulent Tax Returns
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–August 24, 2015. A Chicago woman sought federal tax refunds through a series of fraudulent returns she filed in the names of other people, including a number of nursing-home residents who had no knowledge that their personal information was being used, according to a federal indictment announced today. SHANTELL[Read More…]
