Day: April 10, 2013

Chrysler Recall of Certain Model year 2007 -2008 Dodge Nitro 4ZX2 and 2008 Jeep Liberty 4X2 Vehicles

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 10, 2013. SUMMARY: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Dodge Nitro 4X2 vehicles manufactured March 21, 2006, through March 1, 2008; and 2008 Jeep Liberty 4X2 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2007, through March 1, 2008. The transfer case heat shield may drop down and[Read More…]

Chrysler Recall of Certain Model Year 2011 -2012 Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger Vehicles

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 10, 2013. SUMMARY: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured April 11, 2011, through December 14, 2011. The affected vehicles may have improperly sized terminal crimps on the seat side-airbag wiring harness which may cause the[Read More…]

AARP on White House Budget Proposal

Social Security benefits should not be cut to reduce the deficit; health care cost savings must be sought system-wide. WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 10, 2013.  AARP Executive Vice President Nancy A. LeaMond released the following statement in reaction to President Obama’s FY2014 budget proposal: “As the President and Congress work to address the[Read More…]

Senators Manchin and Toomey Introduce Criminal and Mental Background Checks Bill

Legislation protects Americans’ Second Amendment rights Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 20, 2013.   U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Pat Toomey (R-PA) today introduced the Public Safety and Second Amendment Rights Protection Act to prevent convicted criminals and the dangerously mentally ill from purchasing guns, while not infringing on law-abiding gun owners’[Read More…]

Center for American Progress’ Daniel J. Weiss on President Obama’s Budget Proposal to End Tax Breaks for Oil and Gas Companies

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 10, 2013.  In response to the news that President Barack Obama’s budget proposal includes ending special tax breaks for oil and gas companies, Daniel J. Weiss, Senior Fellow and Director of Climate Strategy at the Center for American Progress, released the following statement: By eliminating nearly $40 billion[Read More…]

President Obama’s Federal Early Education Investment Can Help Close the Preschool-Access Gap

Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–April 10, 2013.  The Center for American Progress today released a state-by-state analysis showing that far too many 3- and 4-year-olds do not participate in any kind of preschool program. The analysis demonstrates that President Barack Obama’s proposal to provide a significant federal investment for early education programs[Read More…]

Madigan, Attorneys General Urge Congress to Act on Immigration Reform

Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–April 10, 2013.  Attorney General Lisa Madigan was joined by a bipartisan group of 34 other state and territorial attorneys general in urging U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and congressional leaders to pursue comprehensive federal immigration reform. In a joint letter, the attorneys[Read More…]

Governor Quinn Addresses ‘Going Home’ Rally

Governor’s Rebalancing Initiative is Increasing Community Care and Reducing the Number of Outdated, Expensive Institutions SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–April 10, 2013.  Governor Quinn today addressed the “Going Home” rally, hosted by several disability advocacy groups, and emphasized his commitment to improving the lives of people with developmental disabilities and mental challenges in Illinois.[Read More…]

Women Vets Will Find Unique Information and Services at Women Veterans Fair

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 10, 2013. Women veterans represent the fastest growing demographic in the larger veteran community in Illinois and face unique challenges in transitioning to civilian life.  In light of Governor Pat Quinn’s continued leadership to ensure Illinois is the nation’s most veteran-friendly state, and in cooperation with Southwestern Illinois College[Read More…]

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