Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2016 – Today, Representatives Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), John Duncan (R-TN), and Richard Hanna (R-NY) introduced the Water Investment Trust Fund Act – legislation that will provide a small, deficit-neutral, protected source of revenue to help states replace, repair, and rehabilitate critical clean and drinking water facilities by creating[Read More…]
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Senators Kirk, Gillibrand Bill Would Boost Electronic Warfare Technology
Russia, China and Iran are Closing the Gap on U.S. Military, Leaving Servicemen and Women Vulnerable; S. 2486 Speeds Delivery of Electronic Warfare Tools, Gives Pentagon Flexibility in Tech Development WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2016. U.S. Senators Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) today introduced S. 2486, the Electronic Warfare[Read More…]
Wyden, Merkley, Blumenauer, Bonamici Introduce Bill Allowing Written Marijuana Ads in States Where Marijuana is Legal
Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 20216. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley joined with Reps. Earl Blumenauer and Suzanne Bonamici today to introduce a bill that would allow publications in Oregon and other states where marijuana is legal to mail their publications containing written advertising for the product. The Marijuana Advertising in[Read More…]
Wyden, Merkley and Bipartisan Group of Senators Keep Lifesaving Coast Guard Facilities Open in Oregon and South Carolina
Washington –(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2016. Working together to prevent the closure of lifesaving air facilities in Newport, Oregon and in Charleston, South Carolina, U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Tim Scott (R-SC) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) today applauded inclusion of language in the final Coast Guard Authorization Act of[Read More…]
Vice President of Chicago Real Estate Firm Admits Lying to Lender in the Redevelopment of a North Side Department Store
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2016. The vice president of a Chicago real estate firm pleaded guilty today to lying to a bank about a public financing note that was issued for the redevelopment of a former Goldblatt’s Department Store in the city’s Uptown neighborhood. CAROLINE WALTERS, the vice president and[Read More…]
Five Chicago Men Arrested in Connection with Violent Kidnapping
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2016. Five men have been arrested on kidnapping charges for allegedly abducting a Berwyn man in broad daylight and holding him for ransom in a North Side auto body shop. The kidnapping went awry after the abductors realized they had snatched the wrong man, according to a[Read More…]
Senator Elizabeth Warren: Fix Rigged Justice System, Reject GOP Proposals to Shield Corporate Criminals From Prosecution (Video)
“I Promise You the American People Are Watching – And They Will Remember” https://youtu.be/1W2CCPa6V40 Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2016. In remarks on the Senate floor Wednesday morning, Senator Elizabeth Warren spoke about the rigged system of justice for corporate lawbreakers and raised concerns about two Republican proposals that would[Read More…]
Rep. Gutiérrez Speaks About Raids and Central American Refugees on Floor of the House (Video)
“I can honestly say that I have not seen such fear and anxiety in immigrant communities” Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2016. On Wednesday, Rep. Luis V. Gutiérrez (D-IL) spoke during the Morning Hour on the floor of the House of Representatives (approx. 10 am ET) about Central American refugees and immigration[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Says ‘FACT Act’ Harms Victims of Asbestos-Related Disease
Senator says House-passed legislation would hurt asbestos victims and slow down asbestos claims process WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2016. At a hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today said that legislation – the Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act – passed by the House of[Read More…]
With Bipartisan Congressional Coalition, Congresswoman Duckworth Stands Up For America’s Steel and Iron Industries
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2016. In a letter sent to President Obama this morning, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) joined a bipartisan coalition of 22 U.S. Representatives in standing up for our nation’s iron mining and steel industries. The letter called on the President to explore every option to ensure the survival[Read More…]
