SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2016. The South Suburban College Business & Career Institute (BCI) presents an Elevation Leadership Summit Taking Faith-Based and Non-Profit Leadership to Loftier Heights! on Monday, October 17th from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. This conference will be held in the South Suburban College Performing Arts[Read More…]
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NARAL Pro-Choice America: Donald Just Got Beat By A Girl
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 26, 2016. NARAL Pro-Choice America President Ilyse Hogue issued the following statement after tonight’s debate: “Although two people were on stage tonight, only one candidate was present. Hillary showed the expertise, the stamina, and the commitment to real life solutions that we expect and need from a president. “Donald was living[Read More…]
Statement by AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka on the First 2016 Presidential Debate
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2016. The influential power of working people was clear last night when the first question and focal point of the debate was on wages and economic inequality. For more than a year, working people have established a raising wages agenda to shape the political landscape. We’ve seen[Read More…]
SEIU’s Henry: Hillary Clinton Showed She is Ready to Lead for Working People
WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2016. Following the first presidential debate, Mary Kay Henry, International President of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) issued the following statement: “Once again, Hillary Clinton showed tonight she will fight, deliver and win on the issues that matter to SEIU members and all working people. In contrast[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Fines Titlemax Parent Company $9 Million for Luring Consumers into More Costly Loans
Lender Also Illegally Exposed Borrowers’ Debt Information to Employers, Friends, and Family WASHINGTON, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2016. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today took action against TitleMax parent company TMX Finance, LLC for luring consumers into costly loan renewals by presenting them with misleading information about the deals’ terms[Read More…]
Sierra Club Statement on the First Presidential Debate
NEW YORK, NY –(ENEWSPF)–September 26, 2016. Tonight, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump engaged in the first Presidential debate of the general election. During the debate, Secretary Clinton spoke about the profound economic opportunity posed by clean energy, while Donald Trump denied calling climate change a “hoax” despite using exactly[Read More…]
Report on Airplanes’ Lags in Fuel Efficiency Highlights Need for EPA to Set Tough Climate Rules
SAN FRANCISCO—(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2016. A new report showing that new airplanes are dramatically less fuel efficient than emerging technology makes possible highlights the need for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to curb planet-warming pollution from the nation’s aircraft fleet. Today’s report from the International Council on Clean Transportation found[Read More…]
Pharmacy Robber Sentenced In Federal Court
Indianapolis, IN-(ENEWSPF)- United States Attorney Josh J. Minkler, announced today the sentencing of an Indianapolis man for robbing a Southside CVS Pharmacy. Anthony Jackson, 19, the pharmacy robber, was sentenced to 111 months (over nine years), by U.S. District Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson. “Pharmacy robberies not only put the employees and patrons[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan: Tobacco Store Operator Charged with Tax Fraud
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2016. Attorney General Lisa Madigan yesterday announced charges against the operator of a Will County tobacco store for defrauding the state of Illinois out of more than $400,000 in sales taxes. Mazen M. Nassar, 38, of Orland Park, was charged with sales tax evasion of over $100,000,[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Josh Earnest, September 26, 2016
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 26, 2016 – 1:15 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. Happy Monday. Hope you all had a pleasant weekend. I do not have any announcements at the top so we can go straight to your questions. Kevin, do you want to start? Q Sure, thank you,[Read More…]
