WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)–July 27, 2017. The largest progressive group of veterans in America, VoteVets, is blasting Donald Trump’s decision to ban thousands of troops from protecting America. Will Fischer, Director of Government Outreach for VoteVets, released the following: “Achieving military goals relies on the US military having the very best[Read More…]
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Saturday, July 29: People’s Action Member Organizations Join Nationwide “Our Lives on the Line” Protests and Rallies
We Will Not Let Republicans Take Away Health Care for Millions of People WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)—July 27, 2017. People’s Action organizations will join others throughout the country on Saturday for a powerful nationwide Our Lives on the Line day of protests, rallies and marches to support health care for all. Our[Read More…]
U.S. Reps. Kelly, Bost Introduces Bipartisan Legislation that Empowers Farmers to Help Combat Food Deserts
Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)–July 27, 2017. U.S. Representatives Robin Kelly (IL-02) and Mike Bost (IL-12) introduced bipartisan legislation that empowers farmers to help combat food deserts. The Feeding America through Farm Flexibility Act would enable farmers to grow fruits and vegetables on an additional five percent of their acreage without a[Read More…]
Southern Poverty Law Center: Trump Administration Attempting to Roll Back Civil Rights of LGBT Community
ALABAMA–(ENEWSPF)–July 27, 2017. The following statement, regarding a brief filed by the Department of Justice Wednesday night claiming that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 does not protect LGBT people from employment discrimination, is by David Dinielli, deputy legal director at the SPLC: “A majority of Americans[Read More…]
Sen. Duckworth Statement on Trump’s Announcement Blocking Transgender Soldiers from the Military
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 26, 2017. After President Trump’s tweets announcing his intention to prevent transgender soldiers from serving in the U.S. military, U.S. Senator and combat Veteran Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) released the following statement: “When my Black Hawk helicopter was shot down in Iraq, I didn’t care if the American troops[Read More…]
U of C, Argonne Scientists Create Technique to Build Nanomaterials into Electronic Devices
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 27, 2017 By: Louise Lerner Scientists at the University of Chicago and Argonne National Laboratory have discovered a new way to precisely pattern nanomaterials that could open a new path to the next generation of everyday electronic devices. The new research, published in Science, is expected to make such materials[Read More…]
UChicago Health Lab and Community Partners Open Center for Individuals Exiting Jail
Supportive Release Center to host two-year study to assess effectiveness CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 27, 2017 By: Katelyn Silva The University of Chicago Health Lab, in partnership with the Cook County Sheriff’s Office, Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities and Heartland Health Outreach, has opened the Supportive Release Center to provide short-term, critical services[Read More…]
Industry Group Recommends 5th Consecutive Cut in Illinois Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rates
NCCI recommends a 10.9% decrease in insurance rates for 2018. Recommended cuts since 2011 now total 36.5%. In Illinois, insurance companies aren’t required to follow these recommendations. Legislation to lower workers’ compensation costs for employers sits on the Governor’s desk. CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—July 27, 2017. This week, the National Council on[Read More…]
Palestinian Rights Groups to Gather on Friday, July 28 to Demand Freedom of Movement for Worshippers in Jerusalem
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—July 28, 2017 — The American Muslims for Palestine, a member of the Chicago Coalition for Justice in Palestine, has called all Chicago-area Muslims to gather in downtown Chicago for a rally and march in solidarity with the Palestinians in Jerusalem who’s freedom of worship at Al Aqsa mosque[Read More…]
Sen. Durbin Pushes For Protection Against Pollution In SE Chicago
WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–July 27, 2017. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today pressed the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and S.H. Bell to address petroleum coke (pet coke) and manganese pollution concerns in Southeast Chicago. Pet coke is a byproduct of refining crude oil into fuels[Read More…]
