Blackfeet Tribe and others call for the cancellation of the leases Two Medicine River from the Hall Creek trail. Photo provided by Gene Sentz Browning, MT —(ENEWSPF)–July 27, 2015. Federal District Court Judge Richard Leon in Washington, D.C. ruled today on a Louisiana oilman’s bid to drill for natural gas[Read More…]
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Groups Demand Rejection of Anti-climate Provision in Customs Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—July 28, 2015. As Congress prepares to go to conference to resolve differences between the House and Senate versions of the Trade Facilitation and Enforcement Act of 2015, a coalition of environmental and fair trade organizations are protesting the inclusion of language in the House version of the[Read More…]
Analysis: Republican Attacks on Endangered Species Up 600 Percent Per Year
Unprecedented Assault Undermines Landmark Law Protecting America’s Most Vulnerable Animals, Plants WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–July 28, 2015. Over the past five years, Republicans in Congress have launched 164 attacks on the Endangered Species Act — a 600 percent increase in the rate of annual attacks over the previous 15 years, according to a[Read More…]
Eight Additional Individuals Charged in NFL-Related Securities Fraud Scheme Targeting the Elderly
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 27, 2015. Eight additional individuals were indicted for participating in a securities fraud scheme that targeted the elderly. U.S. Attorney Wifredo A. Ferrer for the Southern District of Florida, and Special Agent in Charge George L. Piro for the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Miami Field Office made[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama to the People of Africa, July 28, 2015
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia–(ENEWSPF)–July 28, 2015 – 2:07 P.M. EAT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Madam Chairwoman, thank you so much for your kind words and your leadership. To Prime Minister Hailemariam, and the people of Ethiopia — once again, thank you for your wonderful hospitality[Read More…]
South Suburban College Bulldogs Student-Athletes Earn Transfer Scholarships
SSC student-athletes sign their commitment letters: Mariah Middleton, Alyssa Gebo, Kelsie Brezinski, Lavell Boyd, Jerry Davis, III, and Tevin Parker are part of at least 16 Bulldogs who will be advancing on to play their respective sports on scholarship in 2015-16. SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–-(ENEWSPF)–July 28, 2015. South Suburban College proudly[Read More…]
Boy Scouts of America Amends Adult Leadership Policy
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 27, 2015. On Monday, July 27, the National Executive Board ratified a resolution that removes the national restriction on openly gay adult leaders and employees. Of those present and voting, 79 percent voted in favor of the resolution. The resolution was recommended for ratification by the Executive Committee earlier[Read More…]
Protest on Tuesday, July 28 to Demonstrate Chicago Solidarity with Rojava after Suruç Massacre
Local Turkish and Kurdish residents, supporters of Rojava Movement to remember the lives of unarmed activists massacred by ISIS and to protest the negligence and active encouragement of violence by the Turkish government.’ CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—July 28, 2015 — Supporters of the Rojava movement are staging solidarity protests around the world in[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Kerry at the 2015 Trafficking in Persons Report Ceremony
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 27, 2015. SECRETARY KERRY: Sarah, thank you very, very much. Thank you all for being here this morning and witnessing my first three yards on one crutch in public. (Laughter.) If my doctor sees that, I’m in serious trouble. (Applause.) Not supposed to do that till next week,[Read More…]
Detroit-Area Home Health Care Agency Owners Convicted in $33 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 27, 2015. Two home health care agency owners were convicted today of various offenses based on their roles in a $33 million Medicare fraud scheme, announced Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney Barbara L. McQuade of the Eastern District of[Read More…]
