“President Obama is using his pen to help the country and we celebrate his courage.” Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)—November 20, 2014. Rep. Luis V. Gutiérrez (D-IL) will join President Obama on his trip to Nevada on Friday as the President announces a series of executive actions he is taking on immigration,[Read More…]
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Latino Union Sees Results in President’s Announcement, Vows to Fight to Expand Immigration Relief
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 21, 2014. A year and a half after grassroots groups started the #Not1More campaign to move the President to halt deportations, end programs that criminalize immigrants, and expand the relief granted to young people in 2012, the sacrifice and courage of countless undocumented people who pressured the Administration has led to[Read More…]
Salt Creek Ballet Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary with a Special Production of ‘The Nutcracker’ on December 6
University Park, IL –(ENEWSPF)—November 21, 2014. The highly acclaimed Salt Creek Ballet is celebrating their 30th Anniversary with a special new production of the lovable holiday classic The Nutcracker. This year, the production will feature all new sets, costumes, a 42-piece ensemble and internationally recognized guest dancers. The Nutcracker returns[Read More…]
Drugmakers Mum on Huge Price Hikes
Legislation Filed to Save Taxpayers $500 Million WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 20, 2014 – Sharp increases in prices for many generic drugs were examined today at a Senate hearing where three pharmaceutical companies refused to testify. Generic drugs, copies of drugs no longer protected by patents, historically have cost much less than brand-name[Read More…]
Statement By Senator Bernie Sanders on Immigration Reform and Network Blackout
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 20, 2014 – U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) issued the following statement today on President Barack Obama’s proposal to protect millions of immigrants in the United States. He also commented on the refusal of major television networks to broadcast the president’s prime-time speech: “I’m a strong supporter of immigration[Read More…]
Statement by AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka On Immigration Accountability Executive Action
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 20, 2014. Today is an important step toward rational and humane enforcement of immigration law. On behalf of America’s workers, we applaud the Administration’s willingness to act. We have been calling upon the White House to halt unnecessary deportations since Spring 2013 because our broken immigration system is[Read More…]
Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. Welcomes Immigration Action, Ready to Support Affiliates in Implementation
SILVER SPRING, MD –-(ENEWSPF)–November 20, 2014. The Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC) welcomes President Obama’s announcement tonight that the administration will act to address various problems plaguing our broken immigration system. The proposed administrative relief will benefit nearly five million immigrants who have lived in the shadows of[Read More…]
National Immigration Law Center: Obama Immigration Fix Will Bring Relief to Millions
WASHINGTON —(ENEWSPF)–November 20, 2014. Up to five million people will be shielded from deportation and given work authorization under an expanded deferred action policy that President Obama will announce today. This expansion of a policy initiated in June 2012 comes after several years of advocacy and organizing by immigrant communities and represents[Read More…]
iAmerica.org Website Launched as Key Resource for Immigrant Families on President Obama’s Administrative Action
Eligible Immigrants Can Learn about and Apply for Relief in Seven Languages WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 20, 2014. As President Obama prepares to take administrative action on immigration, a coalition of legal, civil rights and worker organizations, along with a growing list of Latino media partners such as Univision and Entrevision, has launched[Read More…]
SEIU: President Obama’s Administrative Action Life-Changing for Millions of Immigrant Families, Important Step Forward
Milestone Moment Decades in the Making Galvanizes Immigrant and Working Families and Communities to Fight Forward and Push Republicans in Congress to Pass Long-Term Fix Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 20, 2014. SEIU President Mary Kay Henry released the following statement: “For millions of immigrant families, President Obama’s administrative action is life-changing. With[Read More…]
