Chicago Police Department efforts highlighted as national model WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2014. Assistant Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights, today said that Congress and the Executive Branch should do more to help local and state law enforcement[Read More…]
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Senator Durbin Honors Three Illinoisans Killed in Attack in Afghanistan Hospital
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2014. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) spoke on the Senate Floor today in remembrance of Dr. Jerry Umanos, John Gabel, and Gary Gabel of Illinois. The three men were killed in the attack at the Cure International Hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan late last week. The 100-bed American-run[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Jen Psaki, April 29, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2014. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Free the Press Campaign MIDDLE EAST PEACE Secretary Kerry’s Statement on Support for Israel / Two-State Solution Initial Negotiation Period / Meeting Delayed / Core Issues Settlements / Peace Process / Unity Government / Reconciliation / Benefits Secretary Kerry’s Record RUSSIA[Read More…]
SEIU Condemns House Bill Discriminating Against Green Card Holders
Expatriate Health Coverage Clarification Act (HR 4414) to Permit Employers to Discriminate Against Legal Permanent Residents WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2014. Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Expatriate Health Coverage Clarification Act (HR 4414). Rocio Saenz, Executive Vice President of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), issued the following[Read More…]
California Fair Sentencing Act to Eliminate the Disparities Between Crack and Powder Cocaine Sentencing Passes its First Committee Today
Over one hundred local, state and national organizations and legal experts submit letters of support SACRAMENTO, CA—(ENEWSPF)—April 29, 2014. The California Fair Sentencing Act (SB 1010) authored by Senator Holly Mitchell (D-Los Angeles), passed its first hurdle in the Senate Committee on Public Safety by a 4-2 vote today. Senator[Read More…]
IKEA Reannounces and Expands Recall of Children’s Wall-Mounted Lamps Due to Strangulation Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2014. Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: April 29, 2014 Recall number: 14-161 TASSA children’s wall-mounted lamps Recall Summary Name of product: Children’s wall-mounted lamps Hazard: Children can[Read More…]
GE Brand Dehumidifiers by Midea Recalled for Repair Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2014. Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: April 29, 2014 Recall number: 14-164 GE Brand Dehumidifier by Midea Recall Summary Name of product: GE Brand Dehumidifiers Hazard: A[Read More…]
DGL Group Recalls Vibe USB Mobile Power Bars Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Five Below
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2014. Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: April 29, 2014 Recall number: 14-162 Vibe USB Mobile Power Bar Recall Summary Name of product: Vibe USB Mobile Power Bar Hazard: [Read More…]
Congressional Hearing Ignores Elephant in the Room on Bee Health & Pesticides
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2014. Today, a House Agriculture Subcommittee held a hearing on “current research and application of management strategies to control pests and diseases of pollinators,” the first Congressional hearing on pollinators in over a year. While dedicated discussion to such an important issue is welcomed, Center for Food[Read More…]
Tenn. Governor Singles Out Pregnant Women for Discrimination
NASHVILLE–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2014. The American Civil Liberties Union sharply criticized Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam for signing a dangerous law that would give prosecutors the authority to bring criminal charges against a woman who chooses to continue her pregnancy to term while struggling with a drug dependency, even while she is[Read More…]
