Comprehensive report charts course to promote restoration of healthy, ranging bison to appropriate levels on public and tribal lands WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2014. The Department of the Interior today released a comprehensive report on bison conservation and management that reaffirms the commitment to work with states, tribes and other partners to[Read More…]
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Jobs With Justice Statement on Harris v. Quinn
An Attack on Working People Is an Attack on Everyone Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—June 30, 2014. Following today’s Supreme Court ruling in Harris v. Quinn, Jobs With Justice Executive Director Sarita Gupta issued the following statement: “Today, in an overreaching decision, the Supreme Court limited collective bargaining rights of Illinois care workers[Read More…]
Americans United Dismayed By High Court Ruling Restricting Birth Control Access
Decision Elevates Employers’ Religious Views Over Employees’ Rights, Church-State Watchdog Says Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 30, 2014. The Supreme Court’s ruling allowing the owners of some secular, for-profit companies to deny their employees access to birth control is a blow to individual conscience and medical privacy rights, says Americans United for Separation of[Read More…]
Center for American Progress on President Obama’s Plan to Use Executive Authority on Immigration Reform
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2014. Today, President Barack Obama announced that he is directing the Secretary of Homeland Security and Attorney General to make recommendations for taking administrative action to fix the country’s broken immigration system. In reaction to the president’s announcement, Marshall Fitz, Director of Immigration Policy at the Center for[Read More…]
Constitution Applies on Foreign Soil Says Federal Appeals Court
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2014. In a momentous decision, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled today that the Constitution applies outside of the territorial limits of the United States, in this case Mexico, squarely rejecting the government’s argument that constitutional rights end at the border. The court accordingly reinstated a[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Cuts State Budget, June 30, 2014
Uses Veto Authority to Reduce Budget by $250 Million; Orders Sale of Nearly Half of State’s Airplanes CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2014. Governor Quinn today cut Illinois’ Fiscal Year 2015 state budget, zeroing out $250 million for renovations of the state Capitol. In addition, as part of his ongoing budget review, the[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Statement on Hobby Lobby Decision
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on the case of Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc.: “Healthcare is a human right, and the Affordable Care Act is meant to give all Americans access to decent, affordable healthcare. “That means[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Statement on Harris v. Quinn Decision
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on the case of Harris v. Quinn: “Today’s 5-4 decision by the Supreme Court is disappointing. “There are thousands of workers who care for our seniors and people with disabilities in Illinois, and[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Jen Psaki, June 30, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2014. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Secretary Kerry’s Travel to Panama ISRAEL / PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES / REGION Kidnapped Teenagers Violence Palestinian Technocratic Government IRAQ / SYRIA / REGION Security Situation / ISIL Secretary Kerry’s Meetings in the Region / Iraqi Government Formation Iraqi Military Requirements / Iraqi[Read More…]
U.S. State Dept. Updates Chad Travel Warning, June 30, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2014. The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Chad and recommends citizens avoid travel to eastern Chad and all border regions. The Embassy advises U.S. citizens to avoid public gathering spaces and locations frequented by expatriates, including markets, restaurants, bars, and places[Read More…]
