HR 7 would permanently ban abortion coverage in federal health plans, make abortion coverage effectively inaccessible in state exchanges NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—January 28, 2014. The U.S. House of Representatives today passed HR 7, also known as the “No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act”—a bill that would deny access to abortion care[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Mayor Emanuel, Chicago Police Department, Department of Family and Support Services Announce a 40 Percent Decrease in Youth Violence in 2013
Coordinated Strategy, Increased Violence Prevention Investments and Other Key Initiatives Result in Reduction of Shootings Involving Youth CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy, and Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) Commissioner Evelyn Diaz announced today a 40 percent decrease in youth violence through a[Read More…]
Mayor Rahm Emanuel Announces Start of the 2014 Chicago EITC Campaign
Targeting the 100,000 Eligible Chicagoans Who Don’t File for the EITC and Leave $200 Million on the Table; Program Will Offer Free Tax Preparation to 23,000 Working Families at 20 Sites CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced today the start of the 2014 Chicago Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)[Read More…]
The Prohibition Industrial Complex
Our nation’s marijuana laws are being held hostage by a prohibition industrial complex Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2014. By Sabrina Fendrick, Director of Women’s Outreach The latest Wall St. Journal/NBC poll shows, yet again, that the majority of Americans support legalizing the recreational use of marijuana for adults age 21 and[Read More…]
Proposed Plan to Significantly Lower the Cost of Public Postsecondary Education
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2014. A new competitive grant program could rein in the cost of public colleges and universities, according to an analysis released today by the Center for American Progress. The analysis, titled “Public College Quality Compact for Students and Taxpayers” explores the effects of state disinvestment on public[Read More…]
CAP’s Heidi Williamson on the House Vote to Ban Abortion Coverage for Virtually All Women
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2014. Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 7, a sweeping ban on abortion coverage for virtually all women, whether they obtain coverage through federal programs or private insurance companies. In response to the vote, Heidi Williamson, Senior Policy Analyst of the Women’s Health and Rights program[Read More…]
House Passes Bill Banning Insurance Coverage for Abortion Services
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—January 28, 2014. The House of Representatives today passed the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act, which denies tax credits to small businesses and middle-class families if their health plans include abortion coverage, and imposes a tax increase on women who need abortion care. It also makes permanent abortion bans[Read More…]
Chicago Public Schools Back in Session Wednesday, January 29th
After Historically Cold Weather, Students will Return to Class CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2014. Chicago Public Schools (CPS) students will resume classes on Wednesday after dangerously cold temperatures and severe winds forced closures on Monday and Tuesday. Temperatures are expected to warm Wednesday close to January averages, making it safe for students[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Emergency Actions to Alleviate Heating Gas and Oil Emergency in Illinois
Steps Make it Easier and Faster to Transport Heating Fuels from Other States to Address Shortages in Illinois CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today announced emergency actions to alleviate the short supply and high prices of liquefied propane gas and heating oil in Illinois. The actions make it quicker[Read More…]
Cyber Criminal Pleads Guilty to Developing and Distributing Notorious Spyeye Malware
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 28, 2014. Aleksandr Andreevich Panin, a Russian national also known as “Gribodemon” and “Harderman,” has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire and bank fraud for his role as the primary developer and distributor of the malicious software known as “SpyEye,” which, according to industry estimates, has infected[Read More…]
