Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 10, 2017 By Mark Sumner Donald Trump’s secretary of state nominee has a head start on making deals with Iran. Because even though Iran was under sanctions as a state sponsor of terrorism and it was illegal for U.S. companies to have any dealings with them, Tillerson simply[Read More…]
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Delay on Education Secretary Confirmation Hearing Highlights Trump Ethics Vetting Problems
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 10, 2017 By Laura Clawson Donald Trump and Betsy DeVos Senate Republicans are aggressively downplaying its significance, but Monday night’s announcement of a delay on confirmation hearings for education secretary nominee Betsy DeVos highlights the broader problems with vetting of Donald Trump’s top nominees. DeVos’s hearing, originally scheduled to[Read More…]
New Q-Poll, Trump’s Honeymoon Ended Nov 9
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–January 10, 2017 By pollwatcher Without delay, Lets go right to the highlights: American voters approve 55 – 39 percent of the job President Barack Obama is doing, his best approval rating in seven years, according to a Quinnipiac University national poll released today. These same voters disapprove 51 –[Read More…]
Fox News Secretly Settled Another Sexual Harassment Lawsuit with Blockbuster Allegations
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–January 10, 2017 By Jen Hayden Sexual predators have to stick together, amirite? Being a woman and working at Fox News must’ve been (and may still be) an absolute nightmare. On the heels of a $20 million settlement with Gretch Carlson over sexual harassment claims against former Fox chief Roger Ailes,[Read More…]
D.C. Dress Boutique Owner: ‘There’s Never Been Less Demand for Inaugural Ballgowns in My 38 Years’
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 10, 2017 By Jen Hayden Will the Trump inauguration be the lowest attended ever? The hugest. The best. The bigliest inauguration ever. Donald Trump took to Twitter in December to plead with his followers to attend the swearing-in ceremony to “set the all-time record!” Fat chance, lil’ hands. President Obama’s inauguration[Read More…]
Statement of VoteVets on Jeff Sessions
WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–January 10, 2017. Below is the statement of Brian McGough, Iraq War Veteran, Purple Heart recipient, and Senior Adviser to VoteVets, on the nomination of Jeff Sessions, as he begins his confirmation hearings: “Jeff Sessions’ racist past should be disqualifying — especially from the position of Attorney General. As[Read More…]
ArtHouse Opens as Home for Entrepreneurship, Art and Community
A once-underutilized building in Gary, Ind. is now home to ArtHouse: A Social Kitchen, which opened in November 2016. Photo by:Brandon Fields. Courtesy of ArtHouse: A Social Kitchen Gary, Indiana–(ENEWSPF)–January 10, 2017 By Andrew Bauld A feathery mix of purple, blue and green light glows from the newly opened ArtHouse:[Read More…]
South Suburban College Jazz Fest to Pay Tribute to Legendary Educator Keith Anderson
Keith Anderson (Source: ssc.edu) SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–January 10, 2017. The 2017 SSC Jazz Festival Concert will be dedicated to the memory and legacy of Mr. Keith Anderson, long time music educator, advocate, and mentor. Mr. Anderson directed the bands at Hillcrest High School in County Club Hills from 1993-2006,[Read More…]
Interior Secretary Jewell Formally Establishes Harriet Tubman National Historical Park
New park unit commemorates work of fearless Underground Railroad conductor during her later years in life WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–January 10, 2017. U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell joined U.S. Senators Charles Schumer, Kristen Gillibrand and U.S. Congressman John Katko as well as community and park partners today at a[Read More…]
Michaels Recalls Rock Salt Lamps Due to Shock and Fire Hazards
Basket of Rocks Lamp with Packaging Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 10, 2017 Recall Summary Name of product: Rock Salt Lamps Hazard: The dimmer switch and/or outlet plug can overheat and ignite, posing shock and fire hazards. Consumer Contact: Michaels at 800-642-4235 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or[Read More…]
