CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2016. Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the drastic increase in the price of EpiPens: “I am outraged by the incredibly high cost of EpiPens, a life-saving drug relied on by millions of Americans with severe allergies. There is no excuse for increasing the price of[Read More…]
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Representative Jan Schakowsky Statement on Women’s Equality Day
CHICAGO – (ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2016. Today, on the ninety-sixth anniversary of the 19th amendment, Representative Jan Schakowsky released the following statement commemorating Women’s Equality Day: “Ninety-six years ago, the 19th Amendment to the Constitution was signed into law; the hard work and dedication of suffragettes and their supporters culminated in[Read More…]
Chicago Man Charged with Federal Weapons Violation for Allegedly Selling Handguns and Ammunition out of His Home
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2016. A Chicago man was charged with a federal weapons violation for allegedly selling handguns and ammunition out of his home in the North Lawndale neighborhood. JYMIL CAMPBELL, 29, sold three pistols, five magazines and ammunition out of his home in the 2100 block of South[Read More…]
Reps. Duckworth, Schakowsky, Quigley & Senator Durbin Announce Nearly $11.5 Million for Des Plaines Flood Damage Relief and Prevention
SCHAUMBURG–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2016. Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08), along with Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Reps. Mike Quigley (IL-05) and Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) announced $11,447,584 in federal funding to help the city of Des Plaines purchase flood-damaged homes and homes that are prone to flooding. Purchasing these homes may help residents[Read More…]
Hillary Clinton Statement on International Brotherhood of Teamsters Endorsement
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2016. Today, after receiving the endorsement of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, an international union with 1.4 million members in the U.S. and Canada, Hillary Clinton issued the following statement. Since announcing her campaign, Clinton has received the endorsement of 40 national unions, the AFL-CIO, and the[Read More…]
Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth on Women’s Equality Day
SCHAUMBURG–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2016. Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) issued the following statement in recognition of the 96th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote. The anniversary is now also known as Women’s Equality Day. “On Women’s Equality Day, we should celebrate the successes and hard work[Read More…]
Chicago Youth Leadership Academy Provides Alternatives for South Side Teens
Program helps teens take advantage of educational opportunities Members of the 2016 Chicago Youth Leadership Academy have some fun as they see themselves in a video during their graduation celebration. Photo by: Robert Kozloff CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2016 By: Calmetta Coleman On August 4, more than two dozen African American teenage[Read More…]
At Florida Historically Black College and University, Tim Kaine Calls on Voters to Reject Trump’s Bigotry
FLORIDA–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2016. At a voter registration event in Tallahassee, Florida on Friday, Tim Kaine discussed why it is more important than ever that we reject Donald Trump’s campaign built on prejudice and paranoia. Kaine told the crowd at the Historically Black College and University, Florida A & M University about[Read More…]
Student Group Statement on U of Chicago Letter Issued by Dean Ellison to the Class of 2020
Chicago, IL –(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2016. Chicago Student Action Leaders at The University of Chicago make the following statement about the letter issued by Dean of Students John Ellison to the Class of 2020. During the last 6 years, members of Chicago Student Action at the University of Chicago have[Read More…]
Hillary Clinton Statement on National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2016. Today, after receiving the endorsement of the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce—the first time the organization has endorsed a candidate for president—Hillary Clinton issued the following statement: “I am honored to have earned the first-ever endorsement of the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of[Read More…]
