SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–February 23, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of yesterday’s strikes, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports. Strikes in Syria[Read More…]
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ASPIRA Charter Teachers Vote Overwhelmingly to Strike
Educators cite management failures in accountability, transparency, classroom support as basis for authorizing what would be first strike of charter school network in U.S. history. CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 22, 2017. At a boisterous picket and rally, educators at ASPIRA’s four charter schools announced the results of their strike vote this afternoon: 93[Read More…]
New Study Indicates the Number of Spills Due to Fracking is 20 Times Higher Than Previous Estimates
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 22, 2017 By Mark Sumner An EPA study earlier this year suggested that hydraulic fracturing to extract oil and gas from shale beds could be a threat to drinking water, but that actual problems were “rare.” However, there may be reason to be concerned, because the number of spills related to[Read More…]
Jobs, Skills & Innovation: Congresswoman Robin Kelly Introduces Today’s American Dream Act
Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL-02) University Park, IL – (ENEWSPF)–February 22, 2017. Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly introduced the Today’s American Dream Act (H.R. 1084). She announced the bill and outlined its provisions at a press conference hosted at Governors State University. “For too many Illinois families, the recovery hasn’t come quickly or completely enough. They[Read More…]
Congressman Rush Introduces ‘Laquan McDonald Camera Act of 2017’ Restricting Federal Funds from Law Enforcement Agencies Noncompliant with Body Camera and Dash Cam Policies s
U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush (DIL01) CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—February 22, 2017. In an effort to bring more accountability to police departments across the country U.S. Rep. Bobby L. Rush (D-IL01) has introduced H.R. 1213 ‘Laquan McDonald Camera Act of 2017’ which requires, as a condition on the receipt of federal funds, that[Read More…]
New Independent Patient Group to Fight Skyrocketing Drug Prices
Patients For Affordable Drugs will share stories of Americans struggling to afford prescriptions and mobilize patients to fight a rigged U.S. pricing system Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 22, 2017. A new independent organization called Patients For Affordable Drugs kicked off a nationwide effort to lower prescription drug prices today. The organization, founded[Read More…]
Watch Sen. McConnell Speed Past 1,000 Kentucky Constituents to Attend Private Meeting With 50 People
KENTUCKY–(ENEWSPF)–February 21, 2017 By Jen Hayden You can run, but you can’t hide forever, Mitch. This was the scene inside Sen. Mitch McConnell’s constituent meeting today, where he met with around 50 people The event was “RSPV” (facepalm—how does one RSPV?) only through the county chamber and there were a lot of rules for[Read More…]
Federal Judge Blocks Texas from Cutting Off Planned Parenthood Funding Over Doctored Videos
TEXAS–(ENEWSPF)–February 21, 2017 By Kerry Eleveld A federal judge ruled Tuesday that Texas lawmakers could not deny Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood over doctored videos made by anti-abortion activists in 2015. KPRC-2 reports: An injunction issued by U.S. District Sam Sparks of Austin comes after he delayed making decision in January and essentially[Read More…]
Anne Frank Center for Mutual Respect: Mr. President, Your Too Little, Too Late Acknowledgement of #Antisemitism Today is Not Enough
NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—February 21, 2017. Statement of Steven Goldstein, Executive Director of the Anne Frank Center for Mutual Respect, on President Trump’s acknowledgment of Antisemitism today: “The President’s sudden acknowledgement is a Band-Aid on the cancer of Antisemitism that has infected his own Administration. His statement today is a pathetic[Read More…]
Bee International Issues Allergy Alert on ‘Plastic Heart Tubes with Chocolate Lentils’
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 21, 2017. Bee International, Inc. of Chula Vista, CA is recalling its 1.7oz. Plastic Heart Tubes with Chocolate Lentils because they may contain undeclared milk protein. People who have allergies to milk may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.[Read More…]
