Amendment reaffirms that presidential libraries, other museums can be built on park land CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 23, 2015. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today commended House Speaker Michael Madigan, Senate President John Cullerton, Senator Kwame Raoul and the Illinois General Assembly on their passage of an amendment to the Park District Aquarium and Museum[Read More…]
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Congresswoman Duckworth Proposes Amendment Prohibiting Discrimination Against Employees Using Infertility Treatments
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 23, 2015. Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) offered an amendment to protect residents of the District of Columbia from facing retribution from their employer for using infertility treatments. The proposed amendment is to H.J. Res 43, a joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in[Read More…]
Blacks May Not Receive Same Health Benefits From Moderate Alcohol Drinking as Whites
Study finds risks, benefits of alcohol consumption differ by gender as well Boston, MA ─(ENEWSPF)–April 23, 2015. Although moderate alcohol consumption appears to lower mortality risk among whites, it may not have the same protective effect among blacks, and its potential benefits also may vary by gender, according to a[Read More…]
FDA Issues Warnings On Mislabeled Supplements Following Senators’ Call To Action
Durbin and Blumenthal called for an investigation into companies that manufacture products containing synthetic stimulant routinely advertised as a “natural botanical” WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—April 23, 2015. U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) welcomed action taken by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today in response to their[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Pleased That Proposed Industrial Waste facility At Clinton Landfill Won’t Go Forward
WASHINGTON, D.C. –-(ENEWSPF)–April 23, 2015. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today made the following statement after learning that the company, Area Disposal, has dropped plans to locate an industrial waste facility at Clinton Landfill and to dispose of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) above the Mahomet Aquifer. On March 11, following Senator[Read More…]
As EPA Finalizes Rule, Durbin, Bipartisan Group Of Senators Call For A Strong Renewable Fuel Standard
The Environmental Protection Agency is working to finalize the proposed rule on biofuels volume requirements under the Renewable Fuel Standard; the latest proposal would create uncertainty for biodiesel producers and undermine job creation WASHINGTON, D.C. –-(ENEWSPF)–April 23, 2015. As the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) works toward finalizing its proposed rule[Read More…]
Senators Durbin, Sessions Statement On Labor Department Response To Call For Investigation Into Abuses Within H-1B Visa Program
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–April 23, 2015. U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Jeff Sessions (R-AL) released the following statement regarding the Department of Labor’s response to concerns raised by the senators about reports of U.S. companies using the H-1B visa program to cut wage costs by laying off American workers. On April 9th,[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Statement On Confirmation Of Loretta Lynch As Attorney General
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–April 23, 2015. U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) released the following statement after the Senate voted 56-43 to confirm Loretta Lynch as the next Attorney General of the United States: Loretta Lynch is without question one of the finest cabinet nominees I’ve had the privilege to vote for[Read More…]
Senators: Education Secretary Must Shine A Light On For-profit College Loophole That Harms Veteran And Military Students And Taxpayers
Call for Department to include Post-9/11 GI Bill and DOD education funding in published 90/10 data; Now-Collapsed Corinthian Colleges received $186 million in Post-9/11 GI Bill funding alone WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—April 23, 2015. Among the top for-profit recipients of Post-9/11 GI Bill funds, seven of the eight companies are currently under investigation for deceptive and misleading[Read More…]
Rep. Gutierrez on Deadly International Migration Crisis
“We need to do more to engage and strengthen our neighbors.” Washington, DC –-(ENEWSPF)–April 23, 2015. Yesterday, Congressman Luis V. Gutiérrez (D-IL) addressed the House of Representatives on the subject of migration in the wake of the tragic loss of life in the Mediterranean Sea this week. At least 700[Read More…]
