CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 9, 2014. The captain of a petroleum barge that exploded in 2005, resulting in the death of a crew member, and the company that owned and operated the vessel were convicted today on federal charges of felony maritime negligence and causing thousands of gallons of oil to pollute the[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Senator Merkley Welcomes Expansion of Income-Based Student Loan Repayment Options
Merkley has been a leading advocate in D.C. for bold new income-based repayment programs to boost college affordability for the middle class WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 9, 2014. Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley welcomed the announcement from the White House today that the administration will expand income-based repayment options for federal student loans, making[Read More…]
Following New Report, Oregon Senators Call for Changes at Local VA Hospitals and Accountability for Those Who Let Down Oregon’s Veterans
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 9, 2014. Following the release of a new report that revealed vast numbers of Oregon veterans have been unable to access care at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities, Oregon’s Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden called Monday for renewed accountability and dramatic action to turn around[Read More…]
American Federation of Teacher’s Weingarten Fights Forward with President Obama on Student Loan Reform
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—June 9, 2014. Statement of American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten on President Obama’s executive order to make student loans more affordable. Several AFT members will join President Obama for today’s announcement. “No student should have to face the triple threat of skyrocketing higher education cost, high interest rates[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, Chicago Public Library Kick Off Rahm’s Readers Summer Learning Challenge
The First Time Ever Introducing An Early Literacy Component For Ages 0-5 Years And Including A Teen-Specific Reading Program For Ages 14-18 Comes on the Heels of Mayor Emanuel and Tonight Show Host Jimmy Fallon’s Friendly Wager of 2.4 Million Books to Be Read This Summers CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 9, 2014. Mayor[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Statement On Internal VA Audit On Waitlist Practices
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 9, 2014. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today released the following statement after reviewing the results of a nationwide internal audit into waitlist practices at Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities. “This news is troubling. It comes on the heels of news last week that at least eight[Read More…]
VA Releases Data on Quality, Access to Veterans Healthcare
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 9, 2014. Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) released the results from its Nationwide Access Audit, along with facility level patient access data, medical center quality and efficiency data, and mental health provider survey data, for all Veterans health facilities. Full details made public at VA.gov follow Acting[Read More…]
Illinois / Iowa Delegation: Rock Island Arsenal Receives $110 Million in Federal Funding to Ensure Competitiveness & Steady Workload in Future
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 9, 2014. The bipartisan, bi-state delegation that represents the Rock Island Arsenal today announced that the United States Army has allocated $110 million in funding for the Arsenal through the Arsenal Sustainment Initiative, which will help ensure that the Arsenal remains competitive as it bids on additional workload through[Read More…]
Interior Announces Nearly $20 Million in WaterSMART Funding for Water and Energy Efficiency Projects and River Basin Studies at Western Governors’ Annual Meeting
Funding will help communities in West define options for meeting future water demands, conserve water in face of climate change, and increase the use of renewable energy COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.–(ENEWSPF)–June 9, 2014. Addressing the Western Governors’ Association today, Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell announced that the Bureau of Reclamation[Read More…]
Consumers Union Praises White House Action to Ease Burden of Student Loan Debt
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—June 9, 2014. President Obama today took actions to ease the burden of college loan debt for millions of Americans, including an executive order to expand the number of people who can take advantage of a law that lowers student loan payments to 10 percent of their monthly income. The[Read More…]
