Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 1, 2013. For the first time ever, today all Americans can begin shopping for quality health coverage that is affordable, and not be denied or charged more because they have a pre-existing condition. The Health Insurance Marketplace is a new, simpler way for uninsured Americans and their families[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Congresswoman Kelly Statement on Federal Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—October 1, 2013. Congresswoman Robin Kelly issued the following statement today in response to the shutdown of the federal government: “Today, due to the irresponsible tactics of House Republicans, the federal government has shut down for the first time in 17 years. Let’s be clear: This shutdown is not about[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Jen Psaki, September 30, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 30, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Read-Out of Secretary Kerry’s Bilateral talk with Sudanese Foreign Minister Karti Condemnation of Terrorist Attacks Across Iraq SUDAN Range of Issues Discussed During Bilateral with Foreign Minister Karti President Bashir’s Visa Status / UNGA Condemnation of Government Crackdown on Protestors IRAN[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Federal Budget, Sept. 30, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 30, 2013 – 5:00 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. Of all the responsibilities the Constitution endows to Congress, two should be fairly simple: pass a budget, and pay America’s bills. But if the United States Congress does not fulfill its responsibility to pass a budget today,[Read More…]
FDA Approves New Drug to Treat Major Depressive Disorder
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–September 30, 2013. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Brintellix (vortioxetine) to treat adults with major depressive disorder. Major depressive disorder (MDD), commonly referred to as depression, is a mental disorder characterized by mood changes and other symptoms that interfere with a person’s ability to work,[Read More…]
Incoming Class Sets University of Oregon Records for Academic Preparedness, Diversity
EUGENE, Ore.–(ENEWSPF)–September 30, 2013 – Approximately 2,800 new students from the state of Oregon, as well as students from every state in the U.S. and from nearly 100 countries around the world, begin fall term classes today at the University of Oregon. Total enrollment is estimated at 24,000, consistent with[Read More…]
American Federation of Teachers Statement on Republicans’ Irresponsible Actions That Could Lead to a Shutdown
Weingarten: “What they are threatening to do puts at risk the futures and the dreams of kids all over this country. We need to ensure the welfare of the nation’s neediest kids and reclaim the promise of public education for all children.” WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–September 30, 2013. Statement of AFT President Randi[Read More…]
Center for Reproductive Rights: Politicians in U.S. House Holding Women’s Health Hostage
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–September 30, 2013. Politicians in the U.S. House of Representatives over the weekend attached a so-called “conscience clause” to a must-pass federal government spending bill that would allow employers and insurers—religiously-affiliated or otherwise—to refuse to cover women’s preventive services as required under the Affordable Care Act for any religious[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces Release of Final Renderings of Washington-Wabash CTA Elevated Station
“Gateway to Millennium Park” Station will Consolidate Randoph-Wabash and Madison-Wabash Stations; Construction of $75 Million Station to Begin in 2014 CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 30, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Chicago Transit Authority and Chicago Department of Transportation officials today released the final renderings for the planned Washington-Wabash Elevated CTA Station, which will be[Read More…]
Revitalized 2013 Taste of Chicago Profitable for the First Time Since 2007
Festival Generated a Profit of $272,000; Generated an Estimated $106 million in Economic Impact and$2.35 Million Dollars in Tax Revenue to the City; Supported over 1,100 Jobs CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 30, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) announced yesterday that the 2013 Taste of[Read More…]
