WISCONSIN–(ENEWSPF)–October 18, 2016. A Wisconsin family is speaking out against groundwater contamination after their son fell ill two years ago, prompting them to test their well water. The test results found the water contaminated with fertilizers and pesticides, most notably the weed killer atrazine, which has been banned in their[Read More…]
Day: October 18, 2016
Feds to Reconsider Endangered Species Act Protection for Wolverine
Photo by Steve Kroschel, USFWS. VICTOR, Idaho—(ENEWSPF)–October 17, 2016. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced today that it is reopening the public-comment period on its 2013 proposed rule to protect North American wolverines as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. The agency’s move comes after the Center[Read More…]
People’s Action Endorses 22 Candidates with the Values and Vision to Build the Progressive Political Revolution
WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–October 18, 2016. People’s Action, a national organization of more than a million people, is endorsing 22 candidates around the country. The candidates exemplify the leadership qualities, values and vision necessary to build a strong future for everyone – not just the wealthy few. In endorsing these candidates, People’s[Read More…]
Senator Bernie Sanders: Benefit Increase Too Small for Americans Relying on Social Security
WASHINGTON -(ENEWSPF)–October 18, 2016. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) issued the following statement Tuesday after the Social Security Administration announced a 0.3 percent increase, between $2 and $6, for Americans who receive Social Security benefits: “Seniors and disabled veterans need more help than a few extra dollars in their monthly checks. These[Read More…]
ACLU Sues Georgia Over Failure to Extend Voter Registration Deadline After Hurricane Matthew
ATLANTA —(ENEWSPF)–October 18, 2016. The American Civil Liberties Union yesterday sued Georgia for refusing to extend the voter registration deadline in the wake of Hurricane Matthew. “The state’s failure to extend the voter registration deadline, despite the massive disruptions caused by Hurricane Matthew, means that thousands of Georgians will[Read More…]
Mohamedou Slahi Released from Guantánamo After 14 Years Without Charge or Trial
Mohamedou Slahi (Source: ACLU) ‘Guantánamo Diary’ Author to Rejoin Family in Mauritania After U.S. Review Board Cleared Way for Release NEW YORK —(ENEWSPF)–October 18, 2016. The U.S. government has transferred Mohamedou Ould Slahi to his native Mauritania, where he is to be reunited with his family. The release comes 14 years[Read More…]
Colorado and Illinois Men Sentenced to Prison for Engaging in Child Exploitation Enterprise
Three Others Previously Sentenced to Prison for Illicit Activity on Child Pornography Website Based on Tor Network ILLINOIS–(ENEWSPF)–October 18, 2016. Two members and administrators of a highly sophisticated, global enterprise dedicated to the sexual exploitation of children were sentenced to prison, announced Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of the[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Josh Earnest, Oct. 17, 2016
White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 17, 2016 – 1:10 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. Happy Monday. I do not have anything off the top, so we can go straight to whatever question may be on your mind. Darlene, do you want to start? Q [Read More…]
Chicago Nonprofit Launches Groundbreaking Police Accountability Tool
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 18, 2016. In support of demands for greater police accountability in Chicago and nationwide, Illinois nonprofit The Lucy Parsons Labs is launching “OpenOversight,” an interactive web tool that makes it easier for Chicago residents to file complaints against police officers. Using OpenOversight, members of the public can search for the[Read More…]
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