Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 26, 2015. Supreme Court Upholds Federal Insurance Exchange, Benefiting Early Retirees and Older Workers In a 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Thursday in the case of King v. Burwell that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) allows residents of states using the federal insurance exchange to[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Mel Reynolds, Former Member of the United States House of Representatives Charged With Failing to File Federal Income Tax Returns
CHICAGO ―(ENEWSPF)–June 26, 2015. Melvin Reynolds, 63, a former member of the United States House of Representatives, was indicted yesterday on federal charges alleging that he failed to file income tax returns for the years 2009 through 2012. Reynolds will appear for his arraignment at a date yet to be[Read More…]
The American Academy of Pediatrics Applauds Supreme Court Decision to Recognize Same-Gender Marriage in All 50 States
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 26, 2015. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) stands behind today’s 5-4 ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court in Obergefell v. Hodges, which affirms the right of same-gender couples to marry in all 50 states. “Every child needs stable, nurturing relationships to thrive, and marriage is one way[Read More…]
Rep. Jan Schakowsky Statement on Supreme Court Ruling in Favor of Marriage Equality
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—June 26, 2015. Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement after the United States Supreme Court released its decision making marriage equality the law of the land: “I am overjoyed at today’s Supreme Court decision in Obergefell v. Hodges. As I’ve said many times over the last several years,[Read More…]
Senator Wyden Statement on Supreme Court Marriage Equality Decision
WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–June 26, 2015. Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today released the following statement after the Supreme Court of the United States ruled in favor of marriage equality in Obergefell v. Hodges: “The Supreme Court’s decision is a wonderful leap forward along the arc toward justice Dr. King[Read More…]
Boehner on the Supreme Court’s Decision on Marriage
WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)—June 26, 2015. House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) released the following statement following the Supreme Court’s ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges: “All human beings are created equal by God and thus deserve to be treated with love, dignity and respect. I am, however, disappointed that the Supreme Court disregarded the[Read More…]
Members of Congress, Civil Rights Groups Celebrate Landmark Marriage Equality Ruling, Call for Full Federal LGBT Non-Discrimination Protections
WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–June 26, 2015. Today, after the U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling expanding marriage equality to all 50 states, a broad coalition of civil rights groups and members of Congress issued the following statement: “This decision is a historic moment for equality, fairness and freedom in America.[Read More…]
Senator Kirk Announces Plans to Expand Abuelitas Program
Program Started by Kirk in 2005 Reunites Family Members from Mexico with Relatives in Illinois with 30-Day Travel Visas; Abuelitas Has Helped Reunite Over 2,500 People with Their Relatives from Illinois CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–June 26, 2015. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) and members of his Latino Advisory Board today joined the Medina[Read More…]
Senator Kirk Statement on Supreme Court Same-Sex Marriage Ruling
CHICAGO –-(ENEWSPF)–June 26, 2015. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) today released the following statement after the United States Supreme Court ruled that the Constitution grants same-sex couples the right to marry nationwide: “As Americans, we believe in human rights, civil rights and dignity. Today’s ruling recognizes that our gay friends,[Read More…]
Alarming Decline in Monarch Population Justifies Immediate Action: NRDC Urges UN To Declare Mexican Butterfly Refuge ‘In Danger’
NRDC To Advocate for Monarchs at UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee Session in Bonn WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 26, 2015 — Advocates for monarch butterflies are heading to a World Heritage Committee meeting in Bonn, Germany, urging immediate action to increase protections for the migrating monarch butterfly population that spends the winter in Mexico’s[Read More…]
