Over 40 Cited and Released Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–November 7, 2011. This morning, nearly 1,500 members of the Jane Addams Senior Caucus (JASC), their supporters, and Occupy Chicago rallied downtown to protest proposed cuts to Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and HUD programs. Following a rally outside the office of Sens. Mark Kirk[Read More…]
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OccupyDallas Calls for General Strike: Nov. 30th
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–Nov. 7, 2011, 2:07 p.m. EST by OccupyWallSt Before the General Assembly of Occupy Dallas, Whereas the General Assembly of Occupy Dallas stands in support of Occupy Wall Street which started September 17, 2011 at Liberty Square in Manhattan’s Financial District. The movement has now spread across the country[Read More…]
Investigation Launched into State Department’s Keystone XL Review
Friends of the Earth calls for immediate suspension of pipeline permitting process WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 7, 2011. Friends of the Earth President Erich Pica had the following response to news that the Inspector General’s office at the State Department has launched an investigation into the review of the proposed Keystone XL[Read More…]
Durbin Calls on Illinois Banks and Credit Unions to Adopt Fee Disclosure Form
After Big Banks Cancel Debit Fees, Protections Needed From New Hidden Fees CHICAGO, IL–(ENEWSPF)–November 7, 2011. While recent reforms have helped bring transparency to the system of debit card swipe fees, more has to be done in order to stop hidden fees and make sure consumers understand what they are[Read More…]
Statement from HHS Secretary Sebelius on National Native American Heritage Month
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 7, 2011. This month we celebrate National Native American Heritage Month, to honor American Indians and Alaska Natives who have contributed a great deal to our country. I recently had the opportunity to visit Indian Country in Alaska and I can say first hand that Native Americans[Read More…]
Michael Jackson’s Doctor Convicted of Involuntary Manslaughter
CALIFORNIA—(ENEWSPF)—November 7, 2011. Conrad Murray has been convicted of involuntary manslaughter in Michael Jackson’s death. The judge has denied a motion to grant Murray bail. Murray will remanded to jail until he is formally sentenced on November 29th.
Engineers Solve Energy Puzzle
TORONTO, ON–(ENEWSPF)–November 7, 2011. University of Toronto materials science and engineering (MSE) researchers have demonstrated for the first time the key mechanism behind how energy levels align in a critical group of advanced materials. This discovery is a significant breakthrough in the development of sustainable technologies such as dye-sensitized solar[Read More…]
Gerard Leads USW Push Against Issue 2 in Ohio
OHIO–(ENEWSPF)–November 7, 2011. This weekend, USW President Leo W. Gerard joined Harold Schaitberger, President of the International Association of Fire Fighters, and U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan for a NO on Issue 2 rally in Warren, Ohio. Steelworkers, firefighters, teachers, and nurses were among the private and public sector workers who[Read More…]
AAA: Gas Prices in Illinois/Indiana Continue to Decline
AURORA, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–Nov 7, 2011- Gas prices throughout Illinois and Indiana continued to fall in October. Monthly average prices in Illinois for October were $3.49, according to AAA Chicago’s most recent Fuel Gauge Report. The Illinois average for regular unleaded gasoline has decreased $.28 during the past month, but is still[Read More…]
We Can’t Wait: Obama Administration Announces New Initiatives to Get Veterans Back to Work
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 7, 2011. Having served and defended our nation, veterans are well-trained, highly skilled and will add value to any company. But today’s veterans face unique challenges: As of October, over 850,000 veterans were unemployed and the jobless rate for post-9/11 veterans was 12.1 percent. And as we end[Read More…]
