Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 30, 2017. Following is a statement by Association of American Universities President Mary Sue Coleman: We recognize the importance of a strong visa process to our nation’s security. However, the administration’s new order barring the entry or return of individuals from certain countries is already causing damage and[Read More…]
Day: January 30, 2017
University of Chicago Letter to President Trump
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 30, 2017 The President The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20500 Dear Mr. President, As the leaders of one of the country’s great institutions of higher education and research, we are writing to assert in the strongest possible terms the importance to the United States of[Read More…]
Trump’s ‘Two-Out, One-In’ Executive Order on Regulations Is Radical, Unworkable and Dangerous
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 30, 2017. Statement of Robert Weissman, President, Public Citizen: Today, President Donald Trump signed an executive order with the goal of repealing two public protections for every new one issued. The order also establishes a process for setting an annual cap on federal regulations, which the Trump administration[Read More…]
Starbucks’ CEO Makes an Extraordinary Pledge to Hire 10,000 Refugees and Doubles Down on Healthcare
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 30, 2017 By Jen Hayden In a letter to employees on Sunday, Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz made several extraordinary pledges. In a passionate and obviously heartfelt statement, he doubled down on his commitment to provide healthcare for employees, regardless of what happens to the Affordable Care Act and then[Read More…]
UN Agencies Express Hope US Will Continue Long Tradition of Protecting Those Fleeing Conflict, Persecution
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–30 January 2017 – The United Nations agencies dealing with global refugee and migration issues today expressed the hope that the United States will continue its strong leadership role and long tradition of protecting those who are fleeing conflict and persecution. “The needs of refugees and migrants worldwide have[Read More…]
American Academy of Pediatrics Statement on Protecting Immigrant Children
Elk Grove Village, IL–(ENEWSPF)–January 30, 2017. By: Fernando Stein, MD, FAAP, President, American Academy of Pediatrics: “The mission of the American Academy of Pediatrics is to protect the health and well-being of all children—no matter where they or their parents were born. Following the immigration-focused Executive Orders signed by President[Read More…]
Center for American Progress: The Relationship Between the United States and Mexico Is Too Important for President Trump to Destroy
Washington, D.C. — The U.S. relationship with Mexico is one of the most important international relationships this country has. Over the past decades, that connection has become stronger, making both countries more economically prosperous and secure. The vilification of Mexicans by President Donald Trump threatens to unravel that relationship even[Read More…]
Democrats Take the Fight Over Trump’s Muslim Ban to the Supreme Court, House and Senate floors
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 30, 2017 By Joan McCarter House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi has organized a rally at the Supreme Court for Monday evening to protest the Trump regime’s Muslim ban. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer will be joined by their colleagues and immigrants[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Sues Debt Relief Attorneys for Collecting Illegal Fees from Struggling Consumers
Lawyers Revived an Illegal Debt Relief Scheme that the CFPB Previously Shut Down Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–January 30, 2017. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau today took action against a ring of law firms and attorneys who collaborated to charge illegal fees to consumers seeking debt relief. In a complaint filed in[Read More…]
Over 100 Food and Farm Groups Oppose Andrew Puzder for Labor Secretary
Coalition urges senators to reject nominee, citing long track record of workers’ rights violations and conflicts of interest with role as CEO of CKE Restaurants WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–January 30, 2017. Today 105 food and agriculture organizations, representing more than 10 million people across the food system, sent a letter to[Read More…]
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