Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 12, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser The Department of Defense (DoD) announced that it will comply with orders from the federal district and allow transgender individuals in the military. DoD will begin processing transgender applicants on January 1, 2018. The policy issued by former Secretary Carter in 2016, indicates[Read More…]
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Illinois Consumers Must File Claims by July 12, 2018 in $46 Million Settlement for CRT Screens
Consumers Who Purchased a TV or monitor with a CRT from March 1, 1995 to Nov. 25, 2007 May Benefit from Madigan’s Settlement Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—December 12, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced that Illinois consumers have until July 12, 2018, to claim money they may have overpaid on[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Joins 17 Attorneys General to File Amicus Brief to Preserve Independence of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Amicus Brief Says Trump’s Attempt to Control Agency Leadership Endangers Consumers Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—December 11, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser On Friday, Attorney General Lisa Madigan joined 17 Attorneys General in filing an amicus brief in support of English v. Mulvaney, a lawsuit challenging the appointment of Mick Mulvaney as the acting director[Read More…]
Rainbow Café to Screen Movie ‘Shared Rooms’ on Friday, Dec. 15
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 11, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser The Rainbow Café will screen the movie ‘Shared Rooms’ on Friday, December 15 at 6:30 p.m. The Rainbow Café is located in the Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive in Park Forest. ‘Shared Rooms’ explores the meaning of home and[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of December 10, 2017
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) — You can enjoy some traditional holiday music performed by the South Suburban Dulcimer and Folk Music Society at the Park Forest Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard, on Thursday, December 14 at 10:30 a.m. Be sure to check out the ‘Holiday Events & Activities’ section for more things[Read More…]
U.S. Labor Secretary Acosta on November 2017 Employment Situation Report
WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)—December 8, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta issued the following statement on the November 2017 Employment Situation report: “November’s jobs report shows steady growth fueled by optimism about the pro-growth, pro-jobs policies being advanced by President Trump’s Administration. Last month, the American economy[Read More…]
U.S. House of Representatives Votes to Extend Critical Medical Marijuana Protections Through December 22
Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—December 8, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser The U.S. House of Representatives yesterday voted on short-term funding legislation that funds the government through December 22. The bill included a provision extending the Rohrabacher-Blumenauer amendment which provides protection for state medical marijuana programs. Representative Earl Blumenauer (OR-03), co-chair of the[Read More…]
Gov. Rauner’s Children’s Cabinet to Use Real-time Data to Drive Policy
SPRINGFIELD—(ENEWSPF)—December 8, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser Gov. Bruce Rauner’s Cabinet on Children and Youth turned on a new data dashboard this week that policymakers and the public can use to make better-informed decisions about the health, safety, education and work readiness of those in Illinois younger than 25. Governor Rauner[Read More…]
Senators Durbin, Cassidy Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Support Leading Rehab Facilities
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)-December 7, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) today introduced bipartisan legislation, Preserving Rehabilitation Innovation Centers Act,’ to support rehabilitation facilities that lead the nation in research, serve the highest need patients, and provide the most medical training to students. U.S. Representatives Pete[Read More…]
State Attorneys General File Lawsuit Against EPA for Flouting Clean Air Requirements
IL Attorney General Lisa Madigan & 15 State AGs Sue EPA for Failing to Designate Areas Impacted By Unhealthy Levels of Smog Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—December 7, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser A coalition of 15 Attorneys General including Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan yesterday filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency[Read More…]
