CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–August 5, 2016. Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky released the following statement for the upcoming 51st anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, which was signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson on August 6, 1965: “Fifty one years ago, the Voting Rights Act was signed into law—ushering in a new[Read More…]
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Senator Durbin Statement on Proposed Rate Changes for Illinois Health Exchange
Calls on state to closely review, negotiate fair premiums for Illinois CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)–August 5, 2016. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) released the following statement on the insurer-proposed rate changes that could impact Illinoisans purchasing individual health insurance through the Illinois’ Health Marketplace next year: The Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) –[Read More…]
At Joint Conference of National Journalists, Clinton Pledges to Fight For African-American and Latino Families
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 5, 2016. At the National Association of Black Journalists and National Association of Hispanic Journalists’ Joint Conference in Washington, D.C. on Friday, Hillary Clinton paid tribute to the reporters ensuring our press corps reflect our country’s diversity. Clinton discussed her commitment to greater African-American and Latino economic opportunity,[Read More…]
ComEd and the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus Partner to Advance Public Safety Initiatives Across Northern Illinois
ComEd’s Powering Safe Communities program provides grants funding 24 local safety initiatives CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 5, 2016 – ComEd and the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus have awarded $170,000 in grants to fund projects in 24 municipalities to improve local public safety through ComEd’s Powering Safe Communities program. In the program’s second year, ComEd[Read More…]
What is Donald Trump’s Connection to Vladimir Putin? (Video)
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–August 5, 2016. Today, Hillary For America is releasing a new video highlighting Donald Trump’s alarming closeness with the Kremlin. Trump’s fascination with Putin and his cadre of Kremlin-linked advisers are backed up by a policy agenda that tracks with Putin’s top policy priorities. He has rattled American national[Read More…]
The Voting Rights Act is 51 and Voter Discrimination is Flourishing Again
Saturday, August 6, marks the 51st anniversary of the signing of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) and with the 2016 general election less the 100 days away, voter discrimination is once again flourishing. We urge you to mark this anniversary by highlighting the need for Congress to restore the Voting[Read More…]
University of Chicago Academic Boot Camp Helps Soldiers Transition Into Students
UChicago to host 15 veterans as part of nonprofit Warrior-Scholar Project CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 5, 2016 By: Greg Borzo Of the more than 200,000 Americans who leave the military each year, many say they want to pursue an undergraduate education but lack the preparation or confidence to do so. To help veterans[Read More…]
Illinois Domestic Workers Coalition: Dangerous Working Conditions Show Need to Protect Domestic Workers
Chicago, IL –(ENEWSPF)–August 5, 2016. Two recent news headlines have brought to light the dangers that domestic workers face in the workplace: the trafficking of a nanny in Woodbury, Minnesota and the shooting of a Black caregiver in Miami, Florida. According to charges filed in a Minnesota court, the[Read More…]
The Joint Commission Releases Results of Surveys of the VA Health Care System
Survey by Industry-Leading Group Shows VA is Making Progress and Improving Access WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–August 5, 2016. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today released results of The Joint Commission Special Focused Surveys on VA health care facilities. VA invited The Joint Commission to conduct unannounced, focused surveys at 139[Read More…]
Decades of Discovery: NASA’s Exploration of Jupiter
Greenbelt, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–August 5, 2016. Launched five years ago on Aug. 5, 2011, NASA’s Juno mission maneuvered into orbit around Jupiter on July 4, 2016, joining a long tradition of discovery at the gas giant. One of the brightest objects in the night sky, Jupiter has enthralled humans since ancient times.[Read More…]
