MADISON, WI—(ENEWSPF)—December 20, 2013. Marking an important victory for Wisconsin women, a federal appeals court today affirmed a lower court decision blocking a Wisconsin law that would drastically restrict access to safe and legal abortion in the state if allowed to take effect. The law — which passed in spite[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Plans for New Arts and Recreation Center to Serve Oakland and Douglas Communities Announced Today
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 20, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Chicago Park District Superintendent Michael Kelly, Alderman Will Burns and Alderman Pat Dowell were joined today by community members, faith leaders and Quad Communities Development Corporation to announce plans for a new arts and recreation center at Ellis Park. “It is important that every[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces City of Learning Initiative to Continue Momentum of Summer of Learning
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 20, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced today that the new City of Learning initiative will provide students with access to a year-round set of activities and learning opportunities for all youth. Building on the city’s successful Summer of Learning initiative, the City of Learning initiative will continue to provide[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Asks IRS to Issue Rule Limiting What Hospitals Can Charge Poor, Uninsured for Care
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 20, 2013 Assistant Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL) wrote to the Acting IRS Commissioner, Daniel Werfel, today asking him to complete the rulemaking process that would restrict what hospitals can charge for services to people without health care coverage and would prohibit hospitals from aggressive pursuit of medical[Read More…]
Senator Kirk Joins 42 Senators in Bipartisan Letter on OSHA’s Illegal Regulatory Actions
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–December 20, 2013. U.S. Sens. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) and Mike Johanns (R-Neb.) today joined an effort with 40 of their Senate colleagues, from both sides of the aisle, in requesting the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) immediately stop their unlawful regulation of family farms. The senators also direct OSHA[Read More…]
Senate Approves Kirk, Durbin Resolution Condemning Iran’s Continued Persecution of Baha’i Minority
Resolution Calls on Iranian Regime to Release Baha’i Political Prisoners WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–December 20, 2013. The United States Senate today unanimously approved a resolution sponsored by Senators Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) condemning the Iranian regime’s continued persecution of its Baha’i minority. The bipartisan resolution condemns the government of Iran[Read More…]
ACLU Comment on President Obama’s Remarks on NSA Surveillance
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–December 20, 2013. At a news conference today, President Obama said that his administration was evaluating the recommendations of the panel he appointed to review government surveillance policy. The panel has recommended major changes for the NSA and its programs. Anthony D. Romero, executive director of the American Civil Liberties[Read More…]
Video: Jon Stewart Brings John Oliver To Tears On His Last Day At Daily Show
The Daily Show Get More: Daily Show Full Episodes,The Daily Show on Facebook Jon Stewart catches John Oliver off-guard, honoring him on his last day at the Daily Show. By the end of the retrospective, featuring some of Oliver’s finest moments, Stewart brings Oliver to tears. Perhaps the best are[Read More…]
Federal Appeals Court Upholds Decision Blocking Wisconsin Abortion Law
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 20, 2013. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit today upheld a lower court’s decision blocking a Wisconsin law that singles out doctors who provide abortions for medically unnecessary restrictions. A challenge to the law was filed by the American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Wisconsin,[Read More…]
Federal Court Declares Utah Ban on Marriage for Same-Sex Couples Unconstitutional
SALT LAKE CITY–(ENEWSPF)–December 20, 2013. A federal court today declared that Utah’s ban on marriage for same-sex couples is unconstitutional. The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Utah submitted a “friend of the court” brief in support of a challenge to the law. The challenge to the law[Read More…]
