NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–February 12, 2015. Since 1990, increased incarceration had a limited impact on reducing crime nationwide, concludes a new report from the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law. In What Caused the Crime Decline?, a team of economic and criminal justice researchers examine over 40 years of data, gathered from 50[Read More…]
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Bill Introduced to Protect Oregonians from Forestry Pesticide Use
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 12, 2015. Oregon Senator Michael Dembrow (D-Portland) and Representative Ann Liniger (D-Lake Oswego) introduced a bill on Tuesday targeting the loosely regulated aerial pesticide spraying practices of the Oregon timber industry. The bill will establish residential, school, drinking water, and fish habitat buffers zones, require timely notification of[Read More…]
California Legislator Introduces Bill to End Organ Transplant Denials for Medical Marijuana Patients
Americans for Safe Access sponsors bill introduced by Marc Levine (D-San Rafael) to end discriminatory practice Sacramento, CA –(ENEWSPF)—February 12, 2015. California State Assembly member Marc Levine (D-San Rafael) has introduced AB 258, the Medical Cannabis Organ Transplant Act, a bill aimed at preventing medical marijuana patients from being unduly[Read More…]
Center for Biological Diversity: Congressional Approval of Keystone XL Sets Up Obama’s Veto
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–February 12, 2015. The U.S. House of Representatives voted today to force approval of the disastrous Keystone XL tar sands pipeline, sending it to President Obama’s desk for an expected veto. The House and Senate currently don’t have enough votes to override a veto, putting the decision squarely in[Read More…]
Friends of the Earth: Congress Dances for the Applause of Canadian Oil Company
WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)—February 12, 2015. By a vote of 270-152, the House passed the Senate’s Keystone XL bill, sending it to President Obama’s desk. The White House has repeatedly affirmed the president’s intent to veto any legislation that aims to circumvent the National Interest Determination review process. Friends of the Earth’s[Read More…]
Justice Department Settles Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Suit Against the State of Maryland, Queen Anne’s County, and the Queen Anne’s County Sheriff
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 12, 2015. The Justice Department announced today that it has entered into a consent decree with the state of Maryland and the Queen Anne’s County Sheriff. If approved by the court, the settlement will resolve Murphy-Taylor v. State of Maryland, et al., a sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit[Read More…]
U.S. Citizen Extradited from Costa Rica in Connection with International-Based Business Opportunity Fraud Ventures
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 12, 2015. A U.S. citizen charged in connection with the operation of a series of fraudulent business opportunities was extradited from Costa Rica to the United States, the Justice Department announced today. John White was charged in a Nov. 29, 2011, indictment in the Southern District of Florida[Read More…]
Broad Criminal Justice Coalition Calls for Real Reform from Congress to End Mass Incarceration
Letter Sent to Congressional Judiciary Leadership on Key Criminal Justice Reform Priorities; Legislation Should Address Prison Overcrowding, Unsustainable Costs, and Racial Disparities Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 12, 2015. Amidst a flurry of legislative activity on criminal justice reform, a broad coalition of groups, representing faith leaders, criminal justice reform and civil and[Read More…]
Sunfood Voluntarily Recalls Organic Sacha Inchi Powder Because of Possible Health Risk
El Cajon, CA —(ENEWSPF)–February 11, 2015. Sunfood of El Cajon, CA is recalling Organic Sacha Inchi Powder, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Staphylococcus enterotoxin. The presence of Staphylococcus enterotoxins may be injurious to health and may result in staphylococcal food poisoning. Nausea, vomiting, retching, abdominal cramping,[Read More…]
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending Feb. 7, 2015
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 12, 2015. SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending February 7, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 304,000, an increase of 25,000 from the previous week’s revised level. The previous week’s level was revised up by 1,000 from 278,000 to 279,000. The 4-week moving average[Read More…]
