DePaul University’s Center for World Catholicism and Intercultural Theology to host events CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 16, 2017. A diverse group of Catholic scholars from around the world are slated to speak at DePaul University’s Center for World Catholicism and Intercultural Theology in the coming months about issues ranging from democracy to peace[Read More…]
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Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending February 11, 2017
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 16, 2017 SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending February 11, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 239,000, an increase of 5,000 from the previous week’s unrevised level of 234,000. The 4-week moving average was 245,250, an increase of 500 from the previous week’s revised[Read More…]
Chicago Democrats Demand Chicago Police Department-Department of Justice Consent Decree Process Continue
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)–February 16, 2017. In a letter led by Congresswoman Robin Kelly, Members demand that the Department of Justice and Chicago Police Department continue negotiating a consent decree following January’s Pattern and Practice Report. The letter was also signed by Congressman John Conyers, Dean of the[Read More…]
Rep. Peter DeFazio Introduces Resolution Outlining Principles for New Trade Agreement with Mexico and Canada
Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-OR) “Blueprint for America’s New Trade Policy” Replaces Failed NAFTA Deal Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 16, 2017. Supported by labor groups, trade stakeholders, and environmental groups, Congressman Peter DeFazio (D-OR) today introduced a resolution that lays out the principles that must be included in any replacement of the disastrous[Read More…]
On Millionaires’ Valentine’s Day, Center for American Progress Releases New Analysis Highlighting Effect of Inequality on the Social Security Trust Funds
Morris Bounds Sr. sits with his grandchildren on February 23, 2015, in Ansted, West Virginia. AP/Chris Tilley Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–February 16, 2017. In 2017, February 16 is Valentine’s Day for millionaires—the day the last of America’s millionaires stop contributing to Social Security for the entire year. An updated analysis from the Center[Read More…]
High-Risk Pools Are Not a Feasible Alternative to the Affordable Care Act’s Pre-Existing Conditions Protection
A young patient who uses a special program funded by the Affordable Care Act embraces his medical specialist, on December 16, 2016. AP/Charles Krupa Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–February 16, 2017. As the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services under the Trump administration rolls out rules designed solely to benefit the insurance[Read More…]
Reps. DeFazio, Courtney Introduce Legislation Supporting a Public Health Insurance Option
Public Option would Lower Costs, Increase Competition among Private Insurance Monopolies Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 16, 2017. Reps. Peter DeFazio (OR-04) and Joe Courtney (CT-02) yeesterday introduced a resolution supporting the inclusion of a public health insurance option in the American health insurance market, H. Res. 130. “As President Trump and Congressional[Read More…]
House Ag Committee Moves to Gut Pesticide Pollution Protections
H.R. 953 Would Eliminate Public Right to Know When Pesticides Are Sprayed Directly Into Water WASHINGTON— (ENEWSPF)–February 16, 2017. The House Agriculture Committee voted today to support a bill that would allow more pesticides to be sprayed directly into streams, lakes, rivers and drinking water supplies — a step that[Read More…]
Rep. DeFazio Introduces War Powers Bill as a Check on President Trump’s Authority
Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-OR) Legislation reaffirms Congress’ constitutional powers to commit American troops to conflict Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 16, 2017. Following reports that President Trump is considering sending U.S. ground forces into Northern Syria, Congressman Peter DeFazio yesterday introduced the War Powers Amendments of 2017, legislation that clarifies under the Constitution[Read More…]
Veggie Noodle Co. Recalls Butternut Spirals Due to Possible Health Risk
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 16, 2017. Veggie Noodle Co. of Austin, Texas is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of Butternut Spirals due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with[Read More…]
