Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 2, 2013. U. S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Mark Udall (D-Colo.), both members of the Senate Intelligence Committee, released the following statement regarding the recent disclosure by intelligence officials that the NSA operated a bulk email records collection program under the authority of the Patriot Act until[Read More…]
Day: July 2, 2013
Senator Durbin Announces a Nearly $1.1 Million Investment in Flood Protection Efforts in Wood Dale, IL
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 2, 2013. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has awarded a $1,093,748 grant for flood protection efforts in Wood Dale, Illinois. “This federal funding will support flood control efforts in Wood Dale,[Read More…]
Representative Jan Schakowsky Statement on the Doubling of Student Loan Rates
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)–July 2, 2013 – Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement yesterday on the doubling of student loan rates: “Interest rates for federal student loans doubled today and I am disappointed that Republicans refused to keep college affordable for students and middle class families by not extending the 3.4%[Read More…]
GAO Report on Corporate Income Tax: Effective Tax Rates Can Differ Significantly from the Statutory Rate
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 2, 2013. What GAO Found Effective tax rates (ETR) differ from statutory tax rates in that they attempt to measure taxes paid as a proportion of economic income, while statutory rates indicate the amount of tax liability (before any credits) relative to taxable income, which is defined by[Read More…]
Illinois Kicks Off Campaign to Protect Seniors From Abuse
IL Dept on Aging’s Elder Abuse Awareness campaign coincides with extending protective services to some people with disabilities SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–July 2, 2013. Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) Director John K. Holton, Ph.D., today kicked off Elder Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month, in Illinois. Elder abuse refers to a negligent act (physical,[Read More…]
New Supportive Housing Serves Veterans in Revitalized Macon County Development
North Street Commons helps veterans at risk of homelessness to live independently and stabilizes neighborhoods in Decatur, Illinois DECATUR–(ENEWSPF)–July 2, 2013. This Fourth of July, veterans who are at risk of homelessness will have a safe and decent place to call home in Decatur. The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA),[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Jen Psaki, July 2, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 2, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing EGYPT Secretary Kerry Call with Egyptian Foreign Minister U.S. Commitment to Democratic Process in Egypt Concern about Violence Opposition Demands U.S. Aid to Egypt Ambassador Patterson / Status and Safety of American Embassy INDIA U.S.-India Relations PAKISTAN Kerry Meeting with Advisor to[Read More…]
Minnesota Man Pleads Guilty to Engaging in a Sex Trafficking Conspiracy
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 2, 2013. The Justice Deparment announced today that Andre James Hertzog, 29, of St. Paul, Minn. pleaded guilty to participating in a sex trafficking conspiracy. Hertzog pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota. During his plea hearing, Hertzog admitted that from April 2011 to[Read More…]
Justice Department Reaches Settlement with Rhode Island Company to Resolve Immigration-related Unfair Employment Practices
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 2, 2013. The Justice Department announced today that it has reached an agreement with Vincent Porcaro Inc. (VPI) resolving allegations that the company violated the anti-discrimination provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). VPI is a Rhode Island company that provides warehousing, distribution, light assembly and packaging[Read More…]
Governors State University Promotes Healthy Lifestyles at Community Health Day (Video/Story)
Nutrition Mission by Kid Power, part of GSU’s Community Health Day, is a program for kids featuring 3-D visual effects and a healthy eating message. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Let’s all get healthy. Governors State University is sponsoring a day of activities designed to give area residents the tools[Read More…]
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