Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)—June 29, 2017. Congresswoman Robin Kelly released this statement following her speech on the House floor calling out the toxic influence of the NRA’s money in politics that’s contributing to the gun violence that’s costing American lives: “Time and time again – tragedy after tragedy, Congress holds moments[Read More…]
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Chicago Public School Board Votes to Adopt Good Food Purchasing Policy
The fourth school district in the country to adopt such a policy, the Good Food Purchasing Program will shift nearly $80 million annually in public procurement dollars toward food that is sustainable, local, humane, fair and healthy. CHICAGO, Ill.—(ENEWSPF)–June 28, 2017 – The Chicago Public School Board voted today to[Read More…]
VA Secretary Formalizes Expansion of Emergency Mental Health Care to Former Service Members With Other-Than-Honorable Discharges
Secretary Announced Plans to Expand Coverage in March WASHINGTON —(ENEWSPF)–June 27, 2017. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today released finalized plans that lay the framework for providing emergency mental health coverage to former service members with other-than-honorable (OTH) administrative discharges. This is the first time a VA Secretary has implemented[Read More…]
EPA Set to Propose Repeal of the Clean Water Rule
Move would undercut commonsense measure that helps states and federal agencies protect rivers, streams, and wetlands View of the Tulsequah River, looking east towards the confluence with Taku River. Photo courtesy of Chris Miller / Trout Unlimited Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–June 27, 2017. Today, Administrator Scott Pruitt announced that the EPA[Read More…]
Senate Repeal Bill Would Increase Average Costs for Exchange Enrollees by $2,294
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell followed by Majority Whip John Cornyn leaves a Republican meeting on health care, June 2017. AP/Jacquelyn Martin Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–June 27, 2017. The Center for American Progress released new estimates today calculating cost increases in 2026 for individuals currently covered through the health insurance marketplace,[Read More…]
Military Strikes Continue Against ISIS Terrorists in Syria, Iraq, June 27, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–June 27, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 31 strikes consisting of 45 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of yesterday’s strikes, noting that assessments of results are[Read More…]
National LGBT Media Association Announces 2017 Ad POP Awards
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 27, 2017. The National LGBT Media Association has announced its second annual Ad POP award winners, including many top corporate brand names. Formerly known as the National Gay Media Association, the National LGBT Media Association brings together the top regional newspapers serving the U.S. lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Takes Action Against Credit Repair Companies for Charing Illegal Fees and Misleading Consumers
Companies and Individuals to Pay More Than $2 Million in Penalties and Relinquished Funds Washington, D.C. – (ENEWSPF)—June 27, 2017. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today filed two complaints and proposed final judgments in federal court against four California-based credit repair companies and three individuals for misleading consumers and[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Seeks To Expand Important Tax Credit To Put Money Back In Pockets Of Workers
WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–June 27, 2017. U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), along with U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH), introduced legislation that would help expand two anti-poverty tax credits that help put money back in the pockets of working Illinoisans and families. The Working Families Tax Relief Act would expand access[Read More…]
FDA Tackles Drug Competition to Improve Patient Access
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–June 27, 2017. Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is taking two new, important steps to increase competition in the market for prescription drugs and facilitate entry of lower-cost alternatives. The agency published a list of off-patent, off-exclusivity branded drugs without approved generics, and also implemented, for the[Read More…]
