Day: August 18, 2016

Presidential Candidates to Attend American Legion National Convention

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2016.  Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have both accepted invitations to attend The American Legion’s 98th National Convention, which will be held in Cincinnati, Ohio, August 26 through September 1. The Republican and Democratic presidential candidates are both slated to attend the event as guest speakers. As[Read More…]

AFL-CIO Challenges Senate Candidates Tied to Trump

New Petitions to Target Senators Who Have Not Renounced Trump Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2016.  Yesterday the AFL-CIO launched a round of petitions targeting Senate candidates who have endorsed Donald Trump, or have not denounced his incendiary remarks on issues from working families to social justice. The petitions will reach voters[Read More…]

Mayor Emanuel, Metropolitan Planning Council Unveil Our Great Rivers, Chicago’s First Unified Vision for Calumet, Chicago and Des Plaines Rivers

Our Great Rivers calls for more productive, living, inviting Calumet, Chicago and Des Plaines rivers, by 2040, based on research, ideas from thousands of Chicagoans, and expert input CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 17, 2016.  Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced his support for Our Great Rivers, the City’s first unifying and forward-looking vision and[Read More…]

California Commodities Trader Admits His Investment Scam Caused a Loss to Clients of More Than $3 Million

CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–August 17, 2016.   A southern California commodities trader pleaded guilty in federal court in Chicago today to pocketing a portion of his clients’ money after falsely promising a 200% return on investment. DAVID BRYANT admitted in a plea agreement that he obtained money from investors by falsely representing[Read More…]

Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending August 13, 2016

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2016 SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending August 13, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 262,000, a decrease of 4,000 from the previous week’s unrevised level of 266,000. The 4-week moving average was 265,250, an increase of 2,500 from the previous week’s unrevised[Read More…]

Lawsuit Launched to Protect Blue Whales, Other Endangered Animals From Offshore Fracking in California

Federal Government Authorized Fracks From Oil Platforms Without Analyzing Threats to Rare Whales, Sea Otters, Turtles, Birds or Fish Sea otter photo by Michael “Mike” L. Baird. SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2016.   The Center for Biological Diversity yesterday filed a notice of intent to sue the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management[Read More…]

New Hillary for America Ad Asks What Trump is Hiding in his Tax Returns, Highlights His Promise to “Absolutely” Release Returns (Video)

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2016.  Hillary for America is today launching a new television ad entitled “Absolutely” that highlights Trump’s promise he would “absolutely” release his tax returns if he ran for office. The ad features prominent Republicans speculating on Trump’s tax returns – from George Will, who suggests, “perhaps one[Read More…]

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