Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2014. Today, the Supreme Court ruled to dramatically expand religious liberty exemptions to for-profit corporations and ruled that providing third-party health care that includes contraceptive coverage is an impermissible burden on a corporation’s religious liberty. In response to the Court’s decision, Center for American Progress President Neera[Read More…]
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U.S. Bank to Pay $200 Million to Resolve Alleged FHA Mortgage Lending Violations
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 30, 2014. U.S. Bank has agreed to pay the United States $200 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by knowingly originating and underwriting mortgage loans insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) that did not meet applicable requirements, the Justice Department announced today.[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama and President Michelle Bachelet of Chile Before Bilateral Meeting
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2014 – 11:05 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, I want to welcome back to the Oval Office President Bachelet. She is my second favorite Michelle. (Laughter.) And I’m very much pleased to see her again. We had the opportunity to work together when I first came into[Read More…]
Senator Bernie Sanders Calls Supreme Court Ruling an Attack on Women Workers
BURLINGTON, Vt.–(ENEWSPF)–June 30 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) criticized a “very troubling” Supreme Court ruling today that lets some business owners opt out of an Affordable Care Act requirement that they cover contraceptives for women workers. “Bosses should not be able to impose their religious beliefs on their employees. This[Read More…]
NIH-commissioned Census Bureau Report Highlights Effect of Aging Boomers
Data on individual, economic, social changes linked to dramatically aging population Bethesda, Marland–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2014. While rates of smoking and excessive drinking have declined among older Americans, prevalence of chronic disease has risen, and many older Americans are unprepared to afford the costs of long-term care in a nursing home,[Read More…]
Abu Ghraib Torture Victims May Sue U.S. Corporation, Appeals Court Rules
Judges Uphold Use of Alien Tort Statute Post-Kiobel Richmond, VA—(ENEWSPF)—June 30, 2014. Today, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that victims of torture and abuse in Abu Ghraib prison could pursue legal claims for their abuse against private military contractors. The appeals court ruling overturned a lower court decision that[Read More…]
Representatives DesJarlais, Duckworth Introduce Resolution Supporting the Goals and Ideals of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2014. Today, House Oversight and Government Reform Committee members Rep. DesJarlais, M.D. (R-TN) and Rep. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) introduced a bipartisan resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month. Experts believe roughly 11 to 20 percent of Veterans who served in support of[Read More…]
Middle School Students Who Send or Receive Sexts Are More Likely to be Sexually Active
Elk Grove Village, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 30, 2014. As middle schools increasingly are dealing with sexting incidents, a new study finds that students this age who text excessively and who send and receive sexually explicit text- or photo-based messages are more likely to report being sexually active. The study, “Sexting and Sexual[Read More…]
Children with ADHD are More Likely to Develop Substance Abuse Disorders
Elk Grove Village, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 30, 2014. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the most common neurobehavioral disorder of childhood, affecting approximately 8 percent of children and adolescents. For school-age children with ADHD, treatment with both behavioral interventions and stimulant medications is recommended. However, stimulant medications have the potential for misuse, diversion and[Read More…]
American Academy of Pediatrics Disappointed in Supreme Court Decision Limiting Access to Preventive Health Services for Employees and Their Families
Decision could allow employers to deny coverage of other essential medical services for children, women and families Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 30, 2014. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is disappointed in today’s 5-4 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that opens the door to allow for-profit companies to opt out of offering contraceptives[Read More…]
