COLORADO–(ENEWSPF)–October 7, 2016 By Jen Hayden Darryl “No Exceptions” Glenn Oh, Republican men. Just what in the hell is it with you guys? In 2012, Claire McCaskill was able to win re-election after conservative Todd Akin said “If it’s a legitimate rape, the female body has ways to try to shut[Read More…]
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Trump Refers to Immigrants as ‘Things’ and ‘Crap’ during New Hampshire Town Hall (Video)
NEW HAMPSHIRE–(ENEWSPF)–October 7, 2016 By First Amendment Donald Trump in New Hampshire bashing immigrants as “things” and “crap”. Pence’s “that Mexican thing” becomes a Trump talking point on the campaign trail. “We’re going to build a wall and we are going to stop things from coming in.” “We are going to stop[Read More…]
Interior Secretary Jewell Announces Study Showing Spring Starting Earlier in National Parks
Climate change impacting over 75 percent of national parks across the country Timber Hollow Overlook at Shenandoah National Park by N. Lewis, National Park Service. SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK, VA —(ENEWSPF)–October 7, 2016. U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell today announced a new study showing that spring is beginning earlier than its[Read More…]
Nobel Peace Prize a Timely Message to All Colombians Who have Toiled So Hard for Peace – UN Chief
Juan Manuel Santos Calderón (right), President of Colombia, gives Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, a pen similar to the ones used to sign the Colombian Peace Agreement. The pens are made from recycled bullets and have inscriptions that read: “Bullets wrote our past. Education, our future.” UN Photo/Rick Bajornas NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–7 October[Read More…]
Sierra Club: Trump’s Latest Nuclear Disaster? Nevada
Trump has no idea what he’s talking about on nuclear waste Las Vegas, NV –(ENEWSPF)–October 7, 2016. Trump was caught totally unprepared in Nevada this week. In response to a question about nuclear storage at the Yucca Mountain site, Trump made his total ignorance of a signature issue in that[Read More…]
Park Forest Fire Department to Celebrate Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 9-15 With Community Events
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–October 7, 2016. “Don’t Wait: Check the Date! Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years” is the official theme for this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, taking place Oct. 9-15. The focus on smoke alarm replacement is aimed at those who don’t know how old their smoke alarms are[Read More…]
Vietnam Vets Sought for November Event at Prairie State College
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–October 7, 2016. The Village of Park Forest Veteran’s Commission is seeking Vietnam veterans interested in being recognized at a Vietnam Veterans Recognition Ceremony on November 10 at 2 p.m. at Prairie State College. Veterans who served between 1955 and 1975 are eligible to be recognized. Qualified veterans[Read More…]
Syrian, Russian Actions in Aleppo ‘Incomprehensible,’ Deputy Secretary of Defense Work Says
Deputy Defense Secretary Bob Work greets Finnish defense forces in Helsinki, Oct. 6, 2016. En route to Finland, Work commented on what he called a “humanitarian catastrophe” in Aleppo, Syria. DoD photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Tim D. Godbee ABOARD A MILITARY AIRCRAFT–(ENEWSPF)–October 7, 2016 By: Lisa Ferdinando[Read More…]
Statement from Hillary Clinton on Hurricane Matthew
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–October 7, 2016 As the people of Florida and the Southeast and others prepare for and deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew, Hillary Clinton released the following statement: “My thoughts and prayers are with everyone in the path of Hurricane Matthew, and my heart is broken for the[Read More…]
Pacific Bluefin Tuna One Step Closer to Endangered Species Act Protection
Overfishing Continues as International Negotiations Over Reducing Catch Stall Photo courtesy Wikimedia Commons/aes256. SAN FRANCISCO—(ENEWSPF)–October 7, 2016. In the face of staggering declines, Endangered Species Act protection may be warranted for Pacific bluefin tuna, the National Marine Fisheries Service said today. The announcement, in response to a petition from[Read More…]
