The U.S. Senate has taken up health care legislation—already passed by the U.S. House of Representatives—that would do immense harm, including by rolling back access to reproductive health coverage and care. The bill currently under discussion would: Impose devastating cuts…
Ivanka Trump clothing factory workers air complaints
Workers in an Ivanka Trump clothing factory are complaining about verbal abuse, impossible targets and ‘poverty pay’ so bad they have to live away from their children. The reality of working in a factory making clothes for President Donald Trump’s daughter…
The Gateway Family YMCA Summer Open House
UNION COUNTY, NJ – “It’s Refreshing to Belong Here” is the summer theme at The Gateway Family YMCA branches in Elizabeth, Rahway and Union, NJ. The YMCA will be hosting a Summer Open House July 21st – 23rd including special…
Middlesex Chamber Readies 7th Annual Hispanic Business Expo, July 17 in Edison
More than 1,000 business representatives and vendors are expected at Edison’s Pines Manor as attendees look to break into new markets, attract new clients, and foster influential partnerships. > The Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce will host its widely-anticipated…
ER doctor says US does not want medical ‘free-market’
Farzon A. Nahvi, an emergency medicine physician and an instructor of emergency medicine in New York City, said Republican lawmakers are being dishonest with Americans in the debate over heath insurance. “Republicans need to be honest with themselves and the…
CEO sees ‘dark clouds’ in U.S. economy growing slower than expected
Larry Fink, chief executive officer of BlackRock Inc., said the U.S. economy is growing more slowly than expected and he predicted that Americans “still dark clouds we have to face.” Fink said it will be difficult for the United States…