Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 20, 2013. Regional and state unemployment rates were little changed in August. Eighteen states and the District of Columbia had unemployment rate increases, 17 states had decreases, and 15 states had no change, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Thirty-six states and the District of Columbia[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Senators Kirk, Durbin Announce $10 Million in DOT Funding for O’Hare Taxiway Construction
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–September 20, 2013. U.S. Senators Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) today announced the Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded a $10 million grant to Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport for the construction of a new taxiway as a part of the O’Hare Modernization Program (OMP). “O’Hare Airport is a[Read More…]
Congresswoman Schakowsky Voices Support for New EPA Standards
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)–September 20, 2013 – Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the proposed EPA standards for carbon emissions from new power plants: “I applaud today’s proposed rule to reduce carbon pollution at new power plants. More than 40 percent of American carbon pollution comes from power plants, and[Read More…]
Congresswoman Schakowsky Statement on Shooting of 13 People in Chicago
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)–September 20, 2013 – Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the shooting that happened in Chicago: “Last night, innocent men, women and children were shot at Back of the Yards in Chicago. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families and the community. The shooting[Read More…]
SCHEDULE CHANGE: South Suburban Small Business Association to Host ‘JumpstART Your Weekend’ With South Suburban Chorale at South Suburban College
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 27, 2013. The South Suburban Small Business Association (SSSBA) has rescheduled the “JumpstART Your Weekend” event at South Suburban College (SSC), which will now be held on Thursday, October 24th from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. This event will showcase the South Suburban Chorale. The “JumpstART Your[Read More…]
Rural Areas Gain Assistance for Enrollment in Health Insurance Marketplaces
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 20, 2013. Today, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced more than $2.5 million to educate and enroll uninsured individuals and families living in rural America in new health coverage options through the Affordable Care Act. Rural health organizations across the country will receive $25,000 each[Read More…]
Attorney General Holder Expands Major Reform of Mandatory Minimum Drug Laws
Orders Prosecutors to Remove Any Reference to Quantities Of Illicit Drugs that Trigger Mandatory Minimums And To Apply Provision to Pending Cases; Bipartisan Support Grows In Congress for Overhauling U.S. Drug Laws NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—September 20, 2013. Attorney General Eric Holder and the Obama administration are continuing to push for reforms[Read More…]
Sierra Club Applauds EPA’s Carbon Pollution Protections for Power Plants
Safeguards Mark First Step in President Obama’s Climate Action Plan AUSTIN, TX–(ENEWSPF)–September 20, 2013. Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its proposed carbon pollution protections for new power plants. Carbon pollution is the leading contributor to climate disruption and is linked to life-threatening air pollution like smog, which triggers[Read More…]
BMW Recall of Certain Model Year 2008 Through 2010 528i, 535i, 550i, and M5 Passenger Cars
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 20, 2013. SUMMARY: BMW is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 528i, 535i, 550i, and M5 passenger cars manufactured from March 1, 2007, through December 31, 2009. Over time, increased resistance at the taillight electrical contact points may cause damage to the ground terminal and housing of[Read More…]
‘Cascade of Events’ Caused Sudden Explosion of Animal Life
UK–(ENEWSPF)–20 September 2013. The explosion of animal life on Earth around 520 million years ago was the result of a combination of interlinked factors rather than a single underlying cause, according to a new study. Dozens of individual theories have been put forward over the past few decades for this[Read More…]
