Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 4, 2014. Today’s vote is a shameful attempt by Republican leaders to roll back protections President Obama’s executive action will provide to millions of immigrant workers. Rather than advancing meaningful reform, H.R. 5759 would further exploitation and force our community members to continue to live and work in[Read More…]
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SEIU’s Henry: Nationwide Demonstrations–Including ‘Fight for $15’ Strikes Thursday–Signal Mounting Community-Based Bid to Restore Justice in All Forms
Working Families, Immigrants, Communities of Color Fighting for an America that Works for Everyone WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–December 4, 2014. Airport and home care workers will strike Thursday alongside fast-food workers across the country in a growing movement for a living wage known as the “Fight for $15.” SEIU International President Mary Kay[Read More…]
European Astronomers Spot Faint Asteroid
Asteroid EU–(ENEWSPF)–4 December 2014. European experts have spotted one of the faintest asteroids ever found – a chunk of space rock thought to be about 100 m in diameter beyond the orbit of Mars. Astronomers at the Large Binocular Telescope in Arizona, USA, spotted 2014 KC46 on the nights of[Read More…]
Marriages for Same-Sex Couples to Begin in Florida After Jan. 5
New York –(ENEWSPF)—December 4, 2014. Yesterday the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals refused to extend a stay on marriages for same-sex couples in Florida. The stay expires at the end of the day on January 5, meaning that same-sex couples should be free to receive marriage licenses after that. Evan[Read More…]
Conservatives Visit SC in National Tour to Remove Anti-Gay Language from GOP Platform
New York –(ENEWSPF)—December 4, 2014. Yesterday, as part of its “Reform the Platform” campaign to remove anti-gay language from the 2016 GOP national platform, Young Conservatives for the Freedom to Marry is visiting South Carolina to hold a series of meetings with state GOP officials and like-minded activists. “With South[Read More…]
Overhill Farms Voluntarily Recalls Open Nature Chile Cheese Enchiladas Sold At Safeway Stores Nationwide
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–December 4, 2014. Overhill Farms, Inc. of Vernon, California is voluntarily recalling the frozen food product Open Nature Chile Cheese Enchiladas due to potential Salmonella contamination. The supplier for the organic cilantro contained in such product notified Overhill Farms that the organic cilantro may have Salmonella contamination based[Read More…]
Obama Administration Selects 26 Communities to Develop Local Food Projects, Encourage Economic Expansion
Local Foods, Local Places Initiative encourages creative economic development in 26 communities in 19 states WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–December 4, 2014. Yesterday, on behalf of the White House Rural Council, six federal agencies joined to announce 26 communities selected to participate in Local Foods, Local Places, a federal initiative providing technical support,[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth Applauds Passage of Legislation to Empower Disabled Americans
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 4, 2014. Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) applauded the passage of H.R. 647, Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act in the House of Representatives. The bipartisan legislation was introduced by Congressman Ander Crenshaw (R-FL) and is cosponsored by Congresswoman Duckworth. The ABLE Act will allow Americans living with[Read More…]
Senator Merkley Statement on Grand Jury Decisions in Missouri and New York
WASHINGTON –-(ENEWSPF)–December 4, 2014. Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement after the grand jury decisions in Ferguson, MO and Staten Island, NY: “The deaths of Michael Brown and Eric Garner are tragic, and my thoughts are with their families and friends during this difficult time. Their deaths, and[Read More…]
Prairie State College Announces Commitment to Expand College Access at White House Event
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—December 4, 2014. Today, Prairie State College (PSC) President Dr. Terri L. Winfree will join President Obama, the First Lady, and Vice President Biden along with hundreds of college presidents and other higher education leaders to announce new actions to help more students prepare for and graduate from college.[Read More…]
