Day: March 28, 2017

With the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Under Threat, CAP Brief Shows How Critical the Agency Is in Protecting Vulnerable Communities from Predatory Practices

Shown is an ACE Cash Express outlet in Albuquerque, New Mexico, April 2015. AP/Vik Jolly Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–March 28, 2017.  Today, the Center for American Progress released a new issue brief illustrating the importance of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, or CFPB, in defending consumers against predatory practices. The Trump administration[Read More…]

Trump’s Anti-Environmental Executive Order is a Disaster for the Health of Americans and the Environment, Says Center for American Progress’ Christy Goldfuss

Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt listens at left as President Donald Trump speaks before signing the Waters of the United States executive order, February 28, 2017, in the Roosevelt Room in the White House in Washington. (AP/Andrew Harnik) Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–March 28, 2017.  Christy Goldfuss, Vice President for Energy[Read More…]

Operation Inherent Resolve: Military Strikes Continue Against ISIS in Syria, Iraq, March 28, 2017

SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)– March 28, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, conducting 30 strikes consisting of 72 engagements against ISIS targets yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of yesterday’s strikes, noting that[Read More…]

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Everyone Has a Role to Play

Illinois DCFS to hold events in Chicago, Peoria, Edwardsville and Carterville SPRINGFIELD, Ill–(ENEWSPF)–March 28, 2017.  The public is invited to join the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Prevent Child Abuse Illinois, other child welfare stakeholders, elected officials and more for a month long observance that is a public[Read More…]

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Letter from House Speaker Michael Madigan to Governor Rauner Re: Sale of Thompson Center in Chicago

James R. Thompson Center, Chicago (Source: flickr) SPRINGFIELD—(ENEWSPF)—March 28, 2017.  House Speaker Michael J. Madigan delivered the attached letter to Gov. Bruce Rauner today regarding the sale of the Thompson Center in Chicago: March 28, 2017 Gov. Bruce Rauner 207 State House Springfield, IL 62706 Governor Rauner: Yesterday my staff[Read More…]

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