Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 30, 2017 By Jen Hayden In a letter to employees on Sunday, Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz made several extraordinary pledges. In a passionate and obviously heartfelt statement, he doubled down on his commitment to provide healthcare for employees, regardless of what happens to the Affordable Care Act and then[Read More…]
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UN Agencies Express Hope US Will Continue Long Tradition of Protecting Those Fleeing Conflict, Persecution
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–30 January 2017 – The United Nations agencies dealing with global refugee and migration issues today expressed the hope that the United States will continue its strong leadership role and long tradition of protecting those who are fleeing conflict and persecution. “The needs of refugees and migrants worldwide have[Read More…]
American Academy of Pediatrics Statement on Protecting Immigrant Children
Elk Grove Village, IL–(ENEWSPF)–January 30, 2017. By: Fernando Stein, MD, FAAP, President, American Academy of Pediatrics: “The mission of the American Academy of Pediatrics is to protect the health and well-being of all children—no matter where they or their parents were born. Following the immigration-focused Executive Orders signed by President[Read More…]
Center for American Progress: The Relationship Between the United States and Mexico Is Too Important for President Trump to Destroy
Washington, D.C. — The U.S. relationship with Mexico is one of the most important international relationships this country has. Over the past decades, that connection has become stronger, making both countries more economically prosperous and secure. The vilification of Mexicans by President Donald Trump threatens to unravel that relationship even[Read More…]
Democrats Take the Fight Over Trump’s Muslim Ban to the Supreme Court, House and Senate floors
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 30, 2017 By Joan McCarter House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi has organized a rally at the Supreme Court for Monday evening to protest the Trump regime’s Muslim ban. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer will be joined by their colleagues and immigrants[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Sues Debt Relief Attorneys for Collecting Illegal Fees from Struggling Consumers
Lawyers Revived an Illegal Debt Relief Scheme that the CFPB Previously Shut Down Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–January 30, 2017. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau today took action against a ring of law firms and attorneys who collaborated to charge illegal fees to consumers seeking debt relief. In a complaint filed in[Read More…]
Over 100 Food and Farm Groups Oppose Andrew Puzder for Labor Secretary
Coalition urges senators to reject nominee, citing long track record of workers’ rights violations and conflicts of interest with role as CEO of CKE Restaurants WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–January 30, 2017. Today 105 food and agriculture organizations, representing more than 10 million people across the food system, sent a letter to[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan & 15 Other Attorneys General Condemn Trump’s Unconstitutional Executive Order on Immigration, Vow to Uphold Constitution
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)–January 30, 2017. Attorney General Lisa Madigan joined with 15 other attorneys general yesterday to condemn the unconstitutional Executive Order on immigration. Madigan and the attorneys general issued the following statement: “As the chief legal officers for over 130 million Americans and foreign residents of our states, we condemn[Read More…]
NSE Products, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Ageloc TR90 Protein Boost
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–January 30, 2017. NSE Products, Inc. is recalling all ageLOC TR90 Protein Boost because it contains milk in the formula, which is not declared on the label. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if[Read More…]
U.S. Forces Kill 14 al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula Terrorists in Yemen
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–January 29, 2017 — An estimated 14 al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula terrorists were killed yesterday during a raid by U.S. forces in Yemen, according to a U.S. Central Command news release issued today. One U.S. service member died of wounds suffered in the raid, and three others were wounded,[Read More…]
