Day: December 5, 2016

Senator Bernie Sanders Statement on Dakota Access Pipeline Decision

BURLINGTON, Vt.–(ENEWSPF)–December 5, 2016 – U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) congratulated President Barack Obama on Sunday after the Army Corps of Engineers announced it will deny a federal permit needed for the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline. “I appreciate very much President Obama listening to the Native American people[Read More…]

Sierra Club: Obama Administration Heeds Standing Rock Sioux and Water Protectors’ Call to Conduct Environmental Review

Administration Orders Environmental Review of Dakota Access Pipeline Easement Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)–December 5, 2016.  Yesterday, the Obama administration announced that it will not grant the final easement for the Dakota Access Pipeline. Instead, the Army Corps of Engineers will conduct an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to examine the impacts of[Read More…]

HUD Secretary Needs Housing or Community Development Experience, Says Center for American Progress’ Housing Policy Director on Nomination of Dr. Ben Carson

Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–December 5, 2016.  President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Dr. Ben Carson to serve as secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, or HUD. Sarah Edelman, Director of Housing Policy at the Center for American Progress, released the following statement: Affordable, high-quality housing is a pillar[Read More…]

Responsive and Reflective Representation Requires Fair Redistricting, not Manipulated Maps, Says New Center for American Progress Report

Texas State Sen. Juan Hinojosa looks at maps on display prior to a committee hearing in Austin, Texas, on May 30, 2013. AP/Eric Gay Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–December 5, 2016.  Today, as the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to hear oral arguments in two separate redistricting cases involving challenges to electoral districts[Read More…]

Pearl Harbor Survivors Receive Heroes’ Welcome in Honolulu

The governor of Hawaii, David Ige, greets Pearl Harbor survivor and former soldier Alexander Horanzy upon arrival at Honolulu, Dec. 3, 2016. Horanzy was on an honor flight from Los Angeles that carried 32 Pearl Harbor survivors and other veterans to Hawaii for commemorations for the 75th anniversary of the[Read More…]

Military Strikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria and Iraq, December 5, 2016

SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)—December 5, 2016. On Dec. 4, Coalition military forces conducted 21 strikes against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 11 strikes using attack, fighter, and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. Additionally in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted 10 strikes coordinated with and[Read More…]

Food & Water Watch: The Fight Against the Dakota Access Pipeline Goes On

WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–December 5, 2016.  Statement of Wenonah Hauter, Executive Director, Food & Water Watch: “We are relieved that the Obama administration is showing the Standing Rock Sioux the dignity and respect they deserve by halting further construction of the Dakota Access pipeline on or near their sacred lands and water[Read More…]

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