Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 1, 2014. Today, Melissa Boteach, Vice President of the Poverty and Prosperity Program at the Center for American Progress, issued the following reaction to the release of the House Republican budget: In a transparent political move, Rep. Ryan put his long-awaited safety net reform proposal on hold in[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
The Ryan Budget is a Broken Record of Failed Economics
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 1, 2014. House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan’s (R–WI) budget contains the same tested and failed top-down policies that benefit the wealthiest individuals and corporate interests at the expense of middle- and working-class families, according to an analysis released today by the Center for American Progress. For the fourth[Read More…]
Illinois Attorney General and Illinois Department of Natural Resources Announce Coal Mine Permitting Process Reforms
Reforms to improve transparency of regulation stem from Banner Mine case settlement SPRINGFIELD, IL–(ENEWSPF)–April 1, 2014. Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan and Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Director Marc Miller today announced major reforms to improve transparency and strengthen regulations in the department’s Office of Mines and Minerals. The[Read More…]
State’s Top Doc Announces Illinois Public Health Datapalooza Challenge Winners
Open health data fuels new app and map creations SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–April 1, 2014. Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck recently announced the winners of the Illinois Public Health Datapalooza App Challenge. The challenge was designed to highlight the availability and benefit of having open (readily accessible) health[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Major Home Loan Program for First-Time Buyers in Illinois
‘Welcome Home Illinois’ Loan Program Offers $7,500 in Down-Payment Assistance with Below-Market Interest Rate to Make Homeownership a Reality SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–April 1, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today announced his new Welcome Home Illinois loan program to help make homeownership a reality for Illinois’ first-time home buyers. The program provides $7,500 in[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Marie Harf, April 1, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 1, 2014. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Secretary Kerry’s Travel Meeting of State Department Officials with Yemeni Minister of Defense MIDDLE EAST PEACE U.S. Urge For Restraint on Both Sides Jonathan Pollard Discussions Ongoing RUSSIA/UKRAINE UNGA Vote / NATO Ministerial Meeting / Security Council Vote Statement by the[Read More…]
Secretary of State Kerry’s Press Availability at NATO, April 1, 2014
Brussels, Belgium–(ENEWSPF)–April 1, 2014. SECRETARY KERRY: Well, good evening to everybody. This obviously could not be a more important time for NATO allies to come together and to reaffirm our commitment to each other, to the transatlantic treaty and transatlantic security, and especially to our common values. As we mark[Read More…]
Physician Pleads Guilty for Role in Detroit-area Medicare Fraud Scheme, April 1, 2014
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 1, 2014. A Detroit-area physician pleaded guilty today for her role in a $7 million health care fraud scheme. Acting Assistant Attorney General David A. O’Neil of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney Barbara L. McQuade of the Eastern District of Michigan, Special Agent in Charge Paul[Read More…]
Alabama Man Pleads Guilty to Stolen Identity Refund Fraud and Firearms Offenses
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 1, 2014. Deundra Milhouse, an Alabama resident, pleaded guilty today to several charges involving stolen identity refund fraud (SIRF) and firearms offenses, announced Assistant Attorney General Kathryn Keneally of the Justice Department’s Tax Division and U.S. Attorney George L. Beck Jr. for the Middle District of Alabama. Milhouse[Read More…]
More Than 7 Million Americans Have Enrolled in Private Health Coverage Under the Affordable Care Act
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 1, 2014. Today, the White House announced that more than 7 million Americans signed up for affordable care through the Health Insurance Marketplace during the Affordable Care Act’s open enrollment, which ended on March 31. The number, announced during Press Secretary Jay Carney’s briefing, means that millions of[Read More…]
