WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–Oct. 6, 2015 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Mark Pocan (D-Wis.) introduced legislation today that would make it easier for workers to join unions and bargain for better wages, benefits and working conditions. “Millions of Americans who want to join unions are unable to do so because of[Read More…]
Day: October 6, 2015
No Humanitarian Agencies Left in Besieged Afghan City of Kunduz After Hospital Bombing – UN
Internally displaced persons in Kunduz, Afghanistan, waiting for assistance from UN humanitarian agencies, UNHCR, WFP and UNICEF, on 31 May 2015. Photo: OCHA/Mohammad Sadiq Zaheer GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–6 October 2015 – There are currently no humanitarian agencies left in Kunduz, the north-eastern Afghan city where an air strike hit the Médecins sans[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Calls for Emergency Funding to Increase U.S. Humanitarian Support for Syria, Capactiy for Refugee Admissions
Senators: “We cannot simply sit on the sidelines as this humanitarian disaster continues to unfold.” WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—October 6, 2015. Today, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) joined a group of 23 senators in calling on U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) and Vice Chairwoman Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.), as well as[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Discusses Landmark Sentencing Reform Legislation
Bill would help relieve overcrowded prisons and curb recidivism CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—October 6, 2015. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) held a news conference today to discuss a landmark, bipartisan agreement he helped broker in the Senate to overhaul the nation’s criminal justice policy for the first time in a generation. The[Read More…]
6,000 People to be Released from Federal Prison Next Month In Line with New Drug Sentencing Guidelines
Move Will Right Some Wrongs of Extreme Drug Sentencing Laws Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 6, 2015. Starting November 1st, 6,000 federal prisoners are to be released from federal prison, a move that is the result of changes made by the U.S. Sentencing Commission last year that lowered federal sentencing guidelines for people[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly to Host Annual Hiring Event on October 16
MATTESON—(ENEWSPF)—October 6, 2015. Congresswoman Robin Kelly will host a Hiring Event for residents of the 2nd Congressional District on Friday, October 16, from 9 a.m. to noon, in the gymnasium of South Suburban College, 15800 State St., South Holland. Last year, more than 85 employers with active job openings met[Read More…]
Breastfeeding Support Improves in Many U.S. Hospitals
More hospitals are using a majority of the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding Entire Infographic Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–October 6, 2015. Hospital support for breastfeeding has improved since 2007, according to the latest CDC Vital Signs report released today. The percentage of U.S. hospitals using a majority of the Ten Steps to[Read More…]
Horizons: Perspectives on Psychedelics Conference to Present Ninth Annual Forum in New York City, October 9 – 11
Speakers to Present on New Research on Medical Uses for Psychedelic Drugs, Drug Policy Reform Advocacy, and More New York, NY –(ENEWSPF)—October 6, 2015. The ninth annual Horizons: Perspectives on Psychedelics conference will be held at the Cooper Union and The New School in New York City on October 10th[Read More…]
Class 2 Recall: General Mills Voluntarily Recalls a Limited Quantity of Frozen Cascadian Farm Cut Green Beans Photo
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Minneapolis, MN-(ENEWSPF)- General Mills October 2 announced a voluntary class 2 recall of a limited quantity of frozen Cascadian Farm Cut Green Beans produced on one day in June 2015. The recall is being issued as a precaution after one package of finished product tested positive for the[Read More…]
Freedom Hall in Park Forest Kicks Off 2015-2016 Season
Ava Logan will appear with the Southland Jazz Ensemble on Sunday, November 8 at Park Forest’s Freedom Hall. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Sept. 3, 2015 – Freedom Hall in Park Forest, Illinois has some amazing acts for their 2015-2016 concert line-up! They have R&B, jazz music, Motown, blues, county and[Read More…]
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