Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 25, 2014. Sony Computer Entertainment America (“Sony”) has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it deceived consumers with false advertising claims about the “game changing” technological features of its PlayStation Vita handheld gaming console during its U.S. launch campaign in late 2011 and early 2012. As[Read More…]
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Statement by AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka on OUR Walmart Black Friday Protests
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 25, 2014. As the Walton family indulges in their own Thanksgiving meal, many Walmart workers who help keep them rich can’t afford food for their families. On Black Friday, the entire labor movement will proudly stand with the brave workers at Walmart as they lead the largest mobilization[Read More…]
Statement by AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka on the Ferguson Grand Jury Decision
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 24, 2014. The reactions to today’s grand jury decision in the case of the shooting of unarmed teenager Mike Brown reflect a deeper feeling that our justice system is biased against communities of color. While we can all agree that justice must take its course, we cannot deny[Read More…]
Statement of SEIU President Mary Kay Henry On the Grand Jury Decision in Ferguson, Missouri
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 24, 2014. Following the grand jury’s decision today not to charge the officer who shot and killed 18-year old Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, SEIU President Mary Kay Henry issued the following statement: “For months, families across our nation have experienced collective grief and outrage over the taking[Read More…]
Satellite Views Early Thanksgiving Travel Trouble Areas in U.S.
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 25, 2014. As the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday approaches this Thursday, November 27, NOAA’s GOES-East and GOES-West satellites are keeping a weather eye out for storms that may affect early travelers. In an image from Nov. 25, the satellites show an active weather pattern is in place for travelers[Read More…]
Representatives Schakowsky, Gutierrez and Quigley send letter to EPA in Support of Stronger Smog Standard
WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—November 25, 2014. Today, Reps. Jan Schakowsky, Luis Gutierrez, and Mike Quigley sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy in support of the Agency’s consideration of a stronger standard for ground-level ozone (smog) pollution. Smog pollution poses serious risks to public health, including asthma. [Read More…]
Representative Jan Schakowsky Statement on Grand Jury Decision Not to Indict Officer Darren Wilson for the Shooting Death of Michael Brown
WASHINGTON, D.C. – (ENEWSPF)—November 25, 2014. Yesterday a Grand Jury in St. Louis County has decided not to indict Officer Darren Wilson in the shooting death of Michael Brown. Rep. Jan Schakowsky issued the following statement on this decision: “I am very disappointed that the Grand Jury decided not to[Read More…]
Senators Wyden, Burr, 39 Other Senators Urge Funding Solution for Land and Water Conservation Fund
Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—November 25, 2014. U.S. Senators Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Richard Burr, R-N.C., and a bipartisan coalition of 39 of their Senate colleagues urged Senate leaders Harry Reid, D-Nev., and Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., to work with them to find a permanent funding solution for the Land and Water Conservation Fund[Read More…]
Spring 2015 Registration Continues at Prairie State College
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–November 25, 2014. Registration for the spring 2015 semester is underway at Prairie State College (PSC). New this semester at PSC is Flexible Scheduling – classes starting at different times during the semester. Students can choose their schedule, their class, their time. Hundreds of courses are offered days, evenings,[Read More…]
NIH Scientists Determine How Environment Contributes to Several Human Diseases
Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–November 25, 2014. Using a new imaging technique, National Institutes of Health researchers have found that the biological machinery that builds DNA can insert molecules into the DNA strand that are damaged as a result of environmental exposures. These damaged molecules trigger cell death that produces some human diseases,[Read More…]
