Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 27, 2015. The U.S. Department of Education released a report today that shows Race to the Top—Early Learning Challenge states are rapidly improving the quality of early learning programs while enrolling more children, especially from low- and moderate income families, in the highest-quality programs. What’s more, thousands more[Read More…]
Day: October 27, 2015
Oklahoma Supreme Court Blocks State Law Aimed at Criminalizing Women’s Health Care Providers
Measure allowing warrantless searches of abortion providers and felony charges for administrative errors temporarily blocked while litigation continues OKLAHOMA–(ENEWSPF)–October 27, 2015. The Oklahoma Supreme Court today blocked an omnibus measure that would have targeted women’s health care providers with onerous criminal penalties simply because they provide abortion services. SB 642—which[Read More…]
Rep. Jan Schakowsky Sends Letter to Chairman Chaffetz Urging Investigation Into Planned Parenthood Video Leak
WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)—October 27, 2015. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), released the following statement after sending a letter to Rep. Jason Chaffetz (UT-03), Chairman of the Oversight and Government Reform Committee, urging him to launch an investigation into how video footage provided to the committee in response to a subpoena by[Read More…]
Health Care Costs for Dementia Found Greater Than for Any Other Disease
NIH-funded study examines medical, care costs in last five years of life Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–October 27, 2015. In the last five years of life, total health care spending for people with dementia was more than a quarter-million dollars per person, some 57 percent greater than costs associated with death from other[Read More…]
NRDC: Congress Shouldn’t Try to Block Clean Power Plan’s Huge Health and Climate Benefits
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–October 27, 2015 – Members of Congress have introduced resolutions of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act this week, seeking to block the Clean Power Plan, the landmark initiative to cut the dangerous carbon pollution from power plants fueling climate change. The following is a statement by David Doniger, director[Read More…]
Lawsuit Filed Against Federal Government to Save Dusky Sharks in Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic
Thousands of dusky sharks are killed every year in U.S. longline fisheries, in violation of federal law A dusky shark swims under schooling fish. More than 4,000 dusky sharks are snagged every year on fishing gear meant to catch other species such as grouper, snapper, swordfish and other shark species.[Read More…]
Former St. Louis Assistant Prosecutor Pleads Guilty to Concealing Police Officers’ Assault of Arrestee
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 26, 2015. A former prosecutor for the St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office pleaded guilty in federal court today to concealing her knowledge of St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD) officers’ assault upon an arrestee, announced U.S. Attorney Tammy Dickinson of the Western District of Missouri and Principal Deputy[Read More…]
Governors State University to Host Information Session on Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Degree Program at Harper College on November 4
University Park, IL –(ENEWSPF)—October 27, 2015. The Governors State University undergraduate degree program in Criminal Justice plans to offer this program at Harper College starting spring 2016. The information session at Harper College will take place on Wednesday, November 4, 2015, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine, IL in room X250 between the[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Josh Earnest, Oct. 26, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 26, 2015 – 1:37 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. Apologize for keeping you all waiting. Q How was Harvard. MR. EARNEST: The trip to Harvard was excellent. Q How was the visit? How did they treat you? MR. EARNEST: I enjoyed it. They[Read More…]
Mexico’s Supreme Court to Decide on Right to Consume and Cultivate Marijuana
Landmark Case Could Pave the Way for Marijuana Legalization NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—October 27, 2015. On Wednesday, Mexico’s Supreme Court will debate whether the prohibition of the consumption and cultivation of marijuana for personal use is unconstitutional. The Court will determine whether the prohibition of the consumption of marijuana – and its[Read More…]
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