Day: August 25, 2016

Senator Bernie Sanders Opposes Dakota Access Pipeline

BURLINGTON, Vt.–(ENEWSPF)–August 25, 2016 – U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) issued the following statement in support of grassroots and legal efforts to stop the Dakota Access pipeline, which would run from North Dakota to Illinois: “The major global crisis facing our planet today is climate change. The vast majority of scientists tell[Read More…]

Senator Durbin Statement on Department of Education Actions Against ITT Tech

SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)–August 25, 2016.   U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Education announced it would place additional restrictions on ITT Educational Services, Inc. (ITT Tech) to protect students and taxpayers. As part of today’s announcement, ITT Tech will be banned from enrolling[Read More…]

Using Data Science to Confront Policing Challenges (Video)

University of Chicago Partnership Focuses on Predicting and Preventing Adverse Police Incidents Copyright  iStockphoto.com CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 25, 2016 By: Rob Mitchum Increasing calls for changes in policing have departments across the country searching for new ways to build trust and protect citizens and officers alike. In response, police in Charlotte, N.C.[Read More…]

Hillary Clinton Outlines Dangers of Trump’s Divisive ‘Alt-Right’ Candidacy in Reno

Reno, Nevada–(ENEWSPF)–August 25, 2016.  At a speech in Reno on Thursday, Hillary Clinton highlighted Donald Trump and his advisors’ embrace of a hate movement – the disturbing “alt-right” political philosophy.  This “alt-right” brand is embracing extremism and presenting a dystopian view of America, Clinton said, which should concern all Americans[Read More…]

FHA Streamlines Process to Help Delinquent Homeowners Avoid Foreclosure and Remain in Their Homes

WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–August 25, 2016.   The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) today announced new procedures to strengthen the process mortgage servicers use to help struggling families avoid foreclosure and remain in their homes.  FHA is streamlining its loss mitigation protocols that servicers must use when evaluating and deploying ‘home retention options,’[Read More…]

Interior Secretary Jewell Applauds President’s Designation of the First National Monument to Preserve Landscape, History & Culture of Maine’s North Woods

Katahdin Woods & Waters National Monument Permanently Protects Mountains, Forests & Waters of North-Central Maine, Builds on Robust Tradition of Growing National Park System through Private Philanthropy WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–August 24, 2016.   On the eve of the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally[Read More…]

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