As America Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Landmark Law, Right-wing Senators Seek to Tear It Apart WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 22, 2013. Tea Party senators introduced a bill this week that would effectively end the protection of most endangered species in the United States and gut some of the most important provisions of the[Read More…]
Day: November 22, 2013
Appeals Court Denies New York City’s Motion to Annul Landmark Stop and Frisk Ruling
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–November 22, 2013. Today, an appellate panel from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit denied the City of New York’s request to vacate District Judge Shira A. Scheindlin’s ruling in the class action lawsuit Floyd v. the City of New York. The Center for Constitutional Rights[Read More…]
AMA Continues Opposition to Marijuana Legalization, But Softens Language
National Harbor, MD–(ENEWSPF)–November 22, 2013. The House of Delegates of the American Medical Association voted Tuesday to retain an official position that “cannabis is a dangerous drug and as such is a public health concern,” while at the same time adopting language appearing to acknowledge the changing attitudes toward marijuana[Read More…]
Congressional Bill Introduced To Restore Second Amendment Rights To Medical Cannabis Patients
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 22, 2013. Last Friday, Colorado Congressman Jared Polis (D) introduced HR 3483, Protecting Individual Liberties and States’ Rights Act. The legislation was introduced in the wake of a federal memo to licensed gun dealers circulated nationwide last year warning them not to sell guns or ammunition to customers[Read More…]
3,000 Nurses Volunteer for Philippines Relief Effort with National RN Group
The first RNRN relief team at work in a rural clinic on the island of Panay. Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–November 22, 2013. RNs offer the gift of healing for the holidays. As holiday ornaments go up and family feasts are planned, registered nurses are making tentative plans to spend part of[Read More…]
Jobless Rate Down in 28 States, Up in 11 in October 2013; Payroll Jobs Up in 34 states, Down in 15
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 22, 2013. Regional and state unemployment rates were little changed in October. Twenty-eight states had unemployment rate decreases from September, 11 states and the District of Columbia had increases, and 11 states had no change, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Thirty-eight states had unemployment rate[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, November 22, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 22, 2013. Richard Fiesta is Named Alliance’s Next Executive Director Richard Fiesta has been named the Alliance for Retired Americans’ new executive director, succeeding Edward F. Coyle, who has managed and grown the 4 million-member grassroots advocacy organization since its 2001 founding. The Alliance’s Executive Board voted unanimously[Read More…]
SEIU’s Mary Kay Henry: Working People Need Cooperation Instead of Sabotage on Medicaid
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 22, 2013. Millions of hardworking Americans are being left in jeopardy when it comes to healthcare. In 25 states, Republican governors and state legislators have blocked the expansion of Medicaid. SEIU’s nurses and doctors know firsthand what it means when their patients put off needed care or leave[Read More…]
Cuisinart Recalls Food Processors Due to Laceration Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 22, 2013. Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: November 21, 2013 Recall number: 14-029 Cuisinart food processor Recall Summary Name of product: Cuisinart 7-cup food processors Hazard: The reversible slicing/shredding[Read More…]
ElliptiGO Recalls Elliptical Cycles Due to Fall Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)-November 22, 2013. Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: November 21, 2013 Recall number: 14-027 Photo of an ElliptiGO 3C outdoor elliptical bicycle Recall Summary Name of product: ElliptiGO outdoor elliptical[Read More…]
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