WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 7, 2015 – Citing Nike’s low wages for foreign workers, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) yesterday asked President Obama to cancel a planned meeting on Friday with executives of the athletic shoe maker at its headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon. Nike has taken advantage of free-trade agreements – similar to proposed[Read More…]
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Lessons Learned: The Journey to Legalize Marijuana and End the Drug War
NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—May 7, 2015. By: Tony Newman For the last 15 years I’ve dedicated my life to ending our country’s disastrous war on drugs. It has been an incredible journey, and I am happy to say that seeds that were planted a long time ago are finally bearing some fruit.[Read More…]
Many People are Not Getting the Recommended Cancer Screening Tests
Cancer screening tests save lives, but test use falls short of nation’s goals Are you current on all your recommended cancer screenings? This Mother’s Day, make sure you can celebrate with your family for years to come. Cancer screening saves lives. Cancer Screening Tests Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–May 7, 2015. Many adults[Read More…]
Senators Call for Attorney General Investigation of Corinthian Colleges Failure
Ask whether or not DOJ can hold executives personally accountable for violations of federal law WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—May 7, 2015. Citing a claim that the Department of Education has limited tools for holding individual executives responsible for any misconduct of the recently failed Corinthian Colleges, 7 U.S. Senators called it[Read More…]
Representatives Duckworth and Cook Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Help Veteran-Owned Small Businesses
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 7, 2015. Last week, Congresswoman Duckworth (IL-08) and Congressman Paul Cook (R-CA), introduced H.R.2221, the Veterans Small Business Enhancement Act of 2015. The bill would allow Veteran-owned small businesses to apply for and receive government surplus or excess property. The General Service Administration’s excess federal property program is[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth Statement on ‘Fast Track’ Legislation, May 7, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 7, 2015. Today, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) released the following statement on the Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) legislation, or “Fast Track,” currently being considered by Congress. “As a member of Congress, it is my responsibility to carefully provide oversight on issues that make a real difference in the[Read More…]
Veterans Administration: May is Mental Health Awareness Month
New VA Website Encourages Veterans to Tell Their Stories of Hope WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)—May 7, 2015. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. To commemorate the month, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is encouraging Veterans, along with their families and friends, to visit and view recovery journey stories on the website,[Read More…]
Final Defendant Sentenced In Operation Tow Scam 15 Defendants Convicted And Sentenced
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2015. Former Chicago police officer Francis Zoller was the final defendant to be sentenced today in the six year investigation Operation Tow Scam, led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Zoller, 46, of Chicago, pled guilty on June 11, 2014 to one count of attempted extortion under[Read More…]
Palos Hills Felon Charged With Illegally Possessing And Dealing Firearms; 10 Guns Seized
CHICAGO ―(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2015. Ten assorted pistols, rifles, shotguns, and a revolver have been seized and a Palos Hills man is facing federal firearms charges as a result of an investigation led by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Over the course of the investigation, the defendant[Read More…]
Former Vice-President And Seven Others Charged In Scheme To Defraud Beer Company Of Over $7 Million
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2015. A former Vice-President of a brewing company was charged in a twenty count indictment yesterday along with seven co-defendants, as a result of an alleged scheme to defraud the company of at least $7 million by submitting false estimates and invoices that billed for fictitious promotional[Read More…]
