Protesters take part in a rally to support sanctuary cities and oppose a border wall on February 28, 2017, in Austin, Texas. AP/Eric Gay Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–March 7, 2017. In an executive order issued on January 25, President Donald Trump directed the Office of Management and Budget to compile a[Read More…]
Day: March 7, 2017
A Day Without Women Would Cost the U.S. Almost $21 Billion in GDP, Analysis Finds
Women employees iron stars onto a U.S. flag at Annin Flagmakers in South Boston, Virginia, on July 6, 2016. AP/Gerry Broome Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–March 7, 2017. On March 8, as advocates observe International Women’s Day, women worldwide are expected to take part in the “A Day Without A Woman” strike to[Read More…]
Pacom Deploys Defensive Anti-Missile System to Korean Peninsula
U.S. Pacific Command has deployed the first elements of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system, known as THAAD, to South Korea, implementing the U.S.-South Korean alliance’s July 2016 decision to bring the defensive capability to the Korean Peninsula. DoD photo CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii–(ENEWSPF)–March 7, 2017 — U.S. Pacific[Read More…]
Operation Inherent Resolve: Military Strikes Continue Against ISIS in Syria, Iraq, March 7, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–March 7, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of yesterday’s strikes, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports. Strikes in Syria[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Announces Top 10 Consumer Complaints
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan As Education Concerns Move up the List, Attorney General Advocates for Student Loan Servicing Standards in Illinois Chicago —(ENEWSPF)–Marcy 7, 2017. Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced her office’s annual top 10 consumer complaints for 2016 that again show consumer debt and identity theft ranked as[Read More…]
Landies Candies Co. Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanuts on ‘Wegmans Milk Chocolate (Big Ear Bunny) Sucker’
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–March 7, 2017. Landies Candies Co. Inc. of Buffalo, NY is recalling its 3-oz packages of “WEGMANS Milk Chocolate Big Ear Bunny Sucker”, Net Wt 3 oz, Lot # 35016, Best by 9-15-2017 because they may contain undeclared peanuts. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to[Read More…]
Rep. Robin Kelly Releases a Statement on Republicans’ Affordable Care Act Repeal Bill
Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL-02) Matteson, IL –(ENEWSPF)—March 7, 2017. Congresswoman Robin Kelly, chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, released this statement concerning Congressional Republicans’ bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA): “After seven years of claiming to have a credible alternative, House Republicans unveiled a bill that isn’t worth[Read More…]
ASPIRA Educators to Strike on March 17 if No Progress in Negotiations
Marines Martinez, acting president of ACE, the Chicago ACTS Local 4343 educators’ council representing ASPIRA educators, announces a strike date of March 17 if the union cannot come to an agreement with management. (Source: Christine Geovanis) Sticking points include under $140k in additional economic support for teachers in multi-million dollar[Read More…]
Sustainable Agriculture and Green Education (S.A.G.E.) Expert to Talk at Local Sierra Club Meeting on March 13
MATTESON—(ENEWSPF)—March 7, 2017. The March meeting of the Sauk-Calumet Sierra Club Group will be held on Monday, March 13th. The meeting will start at 7:15 pm, at the Frankfort Public Library. Amy DiDominicis from the Children’s Farm in Palos Park will show slides and talk about the challenges and success[Read More…]
A Half-Million People Demand Disney CEO Leave Trump’s Business Advisory Council
Activists plan rally outside Disney shareholder meeting in Denver on Wednesday, March 8; Will Iger side with hate, or with families? DENVER –(ENEWSPF)—March 7, 2017.  Community members and activists will protest outside the Walt Disney Company shareholders meeting in Denver on Wednesday, March 8, demanding that Disney CEO Bob Iger[Read More…]
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