Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2017. National Nurses United will oppose right-wing so-called “right to work” legislation being introduced in the House of Representatives yesterday that they say poses a significant threat to public health and safety that would also threaten to reduce living standards for millions of American workers. “Under[Read More…]
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Couples with Obesity May Take Longer to Achieve Pregnancy, NIH Study Suggests
Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2017. Couples in which both partners are obese may take from 55 to 59 percent longer to achieve pregnancy, compared to their normal weight counterparts, according to a study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health. The findings appear online in Human Reproduction. “A lot of[Read More…]
Center for American Progress Economist Kate Bahn on the January 2017 Jobs Report
Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2017. Center for American Progress Economist Kate Bahn released the following statement today on the January 2017 employment situation figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, or BLS: This month’s jobs report is the final release of data that reflects how the labor market fared[Read More…]
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Payroll Employment Rises by 227,000 in January 2017; Unemployment Rate Changes Little (4.8%)
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 3, 2017. Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 227,000 in January, and the unemployment rate was little changed at 4.8 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job gains occurred in retail trade, construction, and financial activities. Household Survey Data Both the number of unemployed persons,[Read More…]
FOIA Documents Show Congressional Review Act is a Windfall to Exxon, Trump Cronies
WASHINGTON, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2017. Companies like ExxonMobil stand to gain millions from taxpayers as Congress moves to reverse a recent federal regulation limiting the waste of natural gas on public and tribal lands. Using the Congressional Review Act, the GOP is planning to cancel a federal regulation designed to[Read More…]
Western Environmental Law Center: House Takes Extreme Measures to Promote Methane Waste from Oil and Gas
Misguided ideological frenzy could claim innocent bystander OREGON–(ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2017. In a close vote, the House of Representatives voted today to repeal a popular, common-sense Bureau of Management rule limiting methane waste by oil and gas companies on public and tribal lands. This was made possible by the Congressional Review[Read More…]
Oregon Senator Ron Wyden Wants to Remind You—the FBI Knows Things About Trump and Russia That They’re Not Sharing
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2017 By Mark Sumner It’s the story that Trump has been trying to avoid since he started his campaign. The one that Senate Republicans promised to investigate, then hoped that everyone will forget. Don’t need a select committee, don’t need to add staffers or increase the budget … oh, yeah, Republicans[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan: Hang Up on Phony Computer Tech Support Scams
Madigan Issues Alert After Increase in Scam Calls to Illinois Residents & Attorney General’s Office Employees Chicago —(ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2017. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today alerted Illinois residents to a current wave of phone scams in which callers pose as computer security experts in an attempt to gain access to[Read More…]
State of Illinois, University of Illinois System Launch ‘Smart State’ Partnership
University of Illinois System President Tim Killeen (Source: uillinois.edu) Technology initiative will help state better serve citizens, promote business growth SPRINGFIELD, IL (ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2017– The State of Illinois and University of Illinois System announced a new partnership today which advances Illinois as the nation’s premier ‘Smart State’, integrating next-generation[Read More…]
Operation Inherent Resolve: Military Strikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Feb. 3, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA-(ENEWSPF)—February 3, 2017. On Feb. 2, Coalition military forces conducted 41 strikes consisting of 64 engagements against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 31 strikes consisting of 40 engagements using attack, bomber, and fighter aircraft as well as artillery against ISIL targets. Syria[Read More…]
