Month: January 2017

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…]

Attorney General Madigan & 15 Other Attorneys General Condemn Trump’s Unconstitutional Executive Order on Immigration, Vow to Uphold Constitution

Chicago —(ENEWSPF)–January 30, 2017.  Attorney General Lisa Madigan joined with 15 other attorneys general yesterday to condemn the unconstitutional Executive Order on immigration. Madigan and the attorneys general issued the following statement: “As the chief legal officers for over 130 million Americans and foreign residents of our states, we condemn[Read More…]

Military Strikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria and Iraq, January 30, 2017

SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)—January 30, 2017.  On Jan. 29, Coalition military forces conducted 15 strikes consisting of 35 engagements against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 10 strikes consisting of 14 engagements using attack, bomber, and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. Syria Near Abu Kamal,[Read More…]

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