Heavy June rains causing heavy nutrient runoff into lake basin This image shows the extent of the Lake Erie algal bloom at its height in 2013 (top) and 2014 (bottom). Orange and red show concentrations that may cause scums and other issues. Different areas are affected in the two years[Read More…]
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AFL-CIO: Jeb Bush Doesn’t Have the Faintest Idea What It’s Like to Work Hard for a Living
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 9, 2015. Statement by AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka in response to Jeb Bush’s comments that “people need to work longer hours” There is always a moment during presidential elections when we get a clear glimpse into who a candidate truly is. Jeb Bush let us know he doesn’t[Read More…]
Planned Parenthood Applaud Introduction of EACH Woman Act
Historic Bill Would End Penalties on Low-Income Women Seeking Safe, Legal Abortion WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)—July 9, 2015. Yesterday, Representatives Barbara Lee (D-CA-13), Diana DeGette (D-CO-1), and Jan Schakowsky (D-IL-9), along with nearly 70 other co-sponsors, introduced the Equal Access to Abortion Coverage in Health Insurance (EACH) Woman Act. The[Read More…]
Congresswomen Introduce Historic Bill to Ensure Coverage of Abortion Services for All Women
EACH Woman Act would restore abortion coverage to millions, regardless of income, insurance plan, or zip code Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 9, 2015. Congresswomen Barbara Lee (D-CA), Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) and Diana DeGette (D-CO) yesterday introduced the Equal Access to Abortion Coverage in Health Insurance (EACH Woman) Act, a groundbreaking piece of[Read More…]
America’s Approach to Children an ‘International Embarrassment,’ Sen. Bernie Sanders Says
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–July 9, 2015 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) yesterday called our nation’s approach to children “nothing less than a disgrace and an international embarrassment.” Sanders made the remarks in announcing a proposal to provide 1 million jobs for young people over the next two years. He will offer the jobs[Read More…]
Senators Warren and Gardner Introduce Bipartisan Amendment to Improve Education Data Transparency and Analysis
Amendment would require data to be reported by certain demographic subgroups to improve understanding of issues facing vulnerable students WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)–July 9, 2015. United States Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Cory Gardner (R-Colo.) have introduced a bipartisan amendment to the Every Child Achieves Act that would strengthen education data[Read More…]
Federal Drug Agency Head Calls For Expanded Medical Marijuana Research Supply
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 9, 2015. National Institute on Drug Abuse Director (NIDA) Nora Volkow told a Congressional committee that the agency’s monopoly on the federally licensed production of marijuana for clinical research is problematic and ought to be amended to include additional producers. Speaking late last month at a hearing before[Read More…]
Rep. Gutierrez: ‘The Donald Misses the Point’
Rep. Gutiérrez addresses House on immigration and Trump Donal Trump. Source: Gage Skidmore @ wikiemedia.org Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Luis V. Gutiérrez (D-IL) addressed the House of Representatives during the morning hour (approximately 10:10 am ET) about Donald Trump and his claims that Mexican immigrants are mostly criminals, drug-dealers[Read More…]
U.S. Education Department Reaches Agreement with Chicago Public Schools to Increase Athletic Opportunities for Girls to Comply with Title IX
Probe Reveals That District High School Girls Have Fewer Opportunities to Play Sports Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 9, 2015. The U.S. Department of Education today announced that its Office for Civil Rights has reached an agreement with the Chicago Public Schools to ensure that Illinois’ largest school district complies with Title IX,[Read More…]
Interior Department Announces $11.8 Million to Support Tribal Climate Change Adaptation and Planning Projects
Funding will help American Indian and Alaska Native Villages plan for rising seas, coastal erosion, superstorms WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–July 9, 2015. As part of the Obama Administration’s effort to prepare communities for the impacts of climate change, U. S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell today announced that the Bureau of[Read More…]
