WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2015 – Sen. Bernie Sanders today asked Republican presidential candidates to renounce a “grossly unfair” Senate budget proposal to give the wealthiest 5,400 American families another $269 billion in tax breaks while paving the way for a tax hike on working families. “At a time of massive wealth[Read More…]
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Federal Trade Commission Take Action Against Green Tree Servicing for Mistreating Borrowers Trying to Save Their Homes
Green Tree to Pay $48 Million in Borrower Restitution and $15 Million Fine for Servicing Failures WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)—April 21, 2015. Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) took action against Green Tree Servicing, LLC, for mistreating mortgage borrowers who were trying to save their[Read More…]
At UN, Religious and Political Leaders Weigh Strategies to Stem Rising Tide of Intolerance, Extremism
High-Level Thematic Debate on Promoting Tolerance and Reconciliation: Fostering Peaceful, Inclusive Societies and Countering Violent Extremism, gets underway. UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–21 April 2015 – Senior United Nations officials today called on the international community “in the name of our shared humanity to unite in courage and resolve” against[Read More…]
‘Swift, Courageous’ Action Needed to Stem Tide of Illegal Migration — UNICEF
Onboard an Italian ship, a Syrian father holds his one-year-old son as they wait to be checked by doctors. They were rescued in the middle of the Mediterranean. Photo: UNHCR/A. D’Amato GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–21 April 2015 – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged the international community to commit to “swift,[Read More…]
Rep. Gutierrez Introduces ‘Put a Woman on the Twenty Act’
“If this is a country that truly believes in equality, it is time to put our money where our mouths are,literally…on the most widely used bill in circulation.” Washington, DC –-(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2015. Today, Congressman Luis V. Gutiérrez (D-IL) introduced the “Put a Woman on the Twenty Act,” a bill[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Hosts Mayor Emanuel, Illinois Members at Delegation Coffee
WASHINGTON, D.C. –-(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2015. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today hosted members of the Illinois Congressional Delegation and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel at an Illinois Congressional Delegation Coffee. During the coffee, Emanuel and delegation members discussed various Illinois priorities including transportation, infrastructure, and education. Today’s coffee was attended by[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Meets With Northwestern President To Discuss Funding For Biomedical, Scientific Breakthroughs
Durbin introduced two bills earlier today to help Northwestern and other research centers meet demand for high-quality prosthetic care for veterans WASHINGTON, DC –-(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2015. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) met with Northwestern University President Morton Schapiro to discuss higher education issues and support for federally funded biomedical and[Read More…]
Durbin, Murphy, Cartwright Introduce Legislation To Meet Demand For High-Quality Prosthetic Care For Veterans
WASHINGTON, D.C. –-(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2015. U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) will join U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright today to introduce two bills to improve orthotics and prosthetics care for the nation’s service members and veterans. The legislation would enhance research in best practices and support colleges and[Read More…]
DEA Administrator Chief Michele Leonhart Expected to Resign; Resignation Comes as DEA at Center of Series of Scandals in its Effort to Continue Failed War on Drugs
After Decades of Mass Incarceration, Racial Disparities, and Failed Drug Policies, DEA Finally Facing Scrutiny; New DPA Issue Brief Released Today: The Scandal-Ridden DEA: Everything You Need to Know Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 21, 2015. A senior White House official has said that the head of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Michele[Read More…]
At Security Council, UN Chief Urges Return to Two-State Negotiations for Israel, Palestine
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, addressing the Security Council, urges return to two-State negotiations for Israel, Palestine. UN Photo/Loey Felipe NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–21 April 2015 – The prospects of a two-State solution in the Middle East are getting dimmer with potentially explosive consequences for the entire region, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon warned[Read More…]
