The Capitol is seen from the Russell Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, January 2014. AP/J. Scott Applewhite Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–May 4, 2017. A new analysis by the Center for American Progress finds that the latest addition to the House Republican health care repeal bill, known as the[Read More…]
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Inherent Resolve Strikes Target ISIS in Syria, Iraq, May 4, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–May 4, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 34 strikes consisting of 81 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of yesterday’s strikes, noting that assessments of results are[Read More…]
American Medical Association Warns Proposed Changes to AHCA Do Not Remedy Bill’s Shortcomings
Despite amendments to bill, millions of Americans would still lose health insurance coverage CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–May 4, 2017 American Medical Association (AMA) President Andrew W. Gurman, M.D., issued the following statement yesterday about proposed changes to the American Health Care Act (AHCA): “None of the legislative tweaks under consideration changes the[Read More…]
AARP Maintains Firm Opposition to Health Bill
New Upton amendment to health bill does little to reduce massive premium increases for people with preexisting health conditions WASHINGTON, DC —(ENEWSPF)–May 4, 2017. AARP Chief Advocacy & Engagement Officer Nancy A. LeaMond sent the following letter yesterday to all members of the U.S. House of Representatives in response to[Read More…]
Groups Investigate Chicago ‘Gang Database’ For Civil Rights Violations, Connection to Immigration Raids
As part of the campaign to make Chicago a real sanctuary city, immigrant and Black-led groups file request for information from the City of Chicago, as start of campaign to expose the role of the gang database in criminalizing and deporting community members. Click here to read FOIA request Chicago,[Read More…]
Good News! Trump Will Not Nominate Rep. Marino as Drug Czar
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 3, 2017 By: Bill Piper According to news reports President Donald Trump will not be nominating Rep. Tom Marino (R-PA) to be director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (colloquially referred to as the “drug czar”). This is a major victory for the Drug Policy[Read More…]
Teachers at Passages Charter School to Take Strike Vote Thursday, May 4
Current and former charter CEOs together earned more than double the salary of CPS’ Claypool, while spending on students and educators for school’s 500 refugee and immigrant youth are near rock bottom among Chicago’s charter schools. CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—May 4, 2017. Educators at Passages Charter School will take a strike vote this[Read More…]
STScI: A Lot of Galaxies Need Guarding in This NASA Hubble View
Power of Massive Galaxy Cluster Harnessed to Probe Remote Galaxies in Early Universe Baltimore, MD-(ENEWSPF)- Like the quirky characters in the upcoming film Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has some amazing superpowers, specifically when it comes to observing galaxies across time and space. One stunning[Read More…]
The Drug Policy Alliance Releases Four New Videos About MDMA, Cocaine, Heroin and Methamphetamine
Videos Provide History, Science and Harm Reduction Information Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 3, 2017. Today, the Drug Policy Alliance released four videos that provide information about MDMA, cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine. Each video is approximately two minutes long and informs the viewer about where the drug comes from, its history, and best[Read More…]
Secretary of State Services at Governors State University on May 15
University Park, Illinois —(ENEWSPF)—May 4, 2017. The Secretary of State’s Mobile Service Unit will be at Governors State University on Monday, May 15, from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., in the Hall of Governors. Services available at the mobile service unit include driver’s license and state ID renewal, replacement, and[Read More…]
