Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 1, 2013. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) released the following statement: “It is unfortunate that partisan differences have brought us to a shutdown of our government. From day one I maintained that while I do not support ObamaCare, a shutdown of the federal government will have a negative impact[Read More…]
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Statement by Representative Jan Schakowsky on the Opening of ‘Get Covered Illinois’ Marketplace
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)–October 1, 2013 – Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the opening of the Get Covered Illinois Marketplace under Obamacare: “Today is an historic day in this country. Despite a Republican-led government shutdown, Illinoisans are celebrating the opening of Get Covered Illinois, one of our nation’s[Read More…]
Statement by Representative Jan Schakowsky on Republican Government Shutdown
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)–October 1, 2013 – Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the government shutdown: “Tonight, House Republicans voted to shut down the U.S. government, insisting on their partisan push to derail Obamacare. “Tomorrow, Americans all across the country will feel the effects. National parks will be closed. Medical[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Urges Illinois Residents to be on Lookout for Scams in Affordable Care Act Rollout
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–October 1, 2013. As more than one million individuals, families and small businesses in Illinois start to sign up for health insurance and financial assistance through the Illinois Health Insurance Marketplace, Attorney General Lisa Madigan today urged Illinois residents to educate themselves and use caution to avoid scam artists who[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Launches Get Covered Illinois – The New Online Marketplace for Affordable Health Care
Statewide Options Now Available Through Illinois’ Official Health Marketplace Created by the Affordable Care Act CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 1, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today launched Get Covered Illinois, the state’s comprehensive education and enrollment online platform for uninsured residents to sign up for health coverage under the Federal Affordable Care Act (ACA).[Read More…]
Ways of Making: Installation Art at GSU Gallery
University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)–October 1, 2013 – The Visual Arts Gallery at Governors State University is presenting “Ways of Making: Installation Art,” featuring the work of artists Barbara Hashimoto and Dana Major and the students from the Theater and Performance Studies program under the direction of Dr. Patrick Santoro, from October[Read More…]
Health Insurance Marketplace Opens, Offers Millions of Americans Quality, Affordable Health Care Coverage
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 1, 2013. For the first time ever, today all Americans can begin shopping for quality health coverage that is affordable, and not be denied or charged more because they have a pre-existing condition. The Health Insurance Marketplace is a new, simpler way for uninsured Americans and their families[Read More…]
Congresswoman Kelly Statement on Federal Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—October 1, 2013. Congresswoman Robin Kelly issued the following statement today in response to the shutdown of the federal government: “Today, due to the irresponsible tactics of House Republicans, the federal government has shut down for the first time in 17 years. Let’s be clear: This shutdown is not about[Read More…]
Incoming Class Sets University of Oregon Records for Academic Preparedness, Diversity
EUGENE, Ore.–(ENEWSPF)–September 30, 2013 – Approximately 2,800 new students from the state of Oregon, as well as students from every state in the U.S. and from nearly 100 countries around the world, begin fall term classes today at the University of Oregon. Total enrollment is estimated at 24,000, consistent with[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces Release of Final Renderings of Washington-Wabash CTA Elevated Station
“Gateway to Millennium Park” Station will Consolidate Randoph-Wabash and Madison-Wabash Stations; Construction of $75 Million Station to Begin in 2014 CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 30, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Chicago Transit Authority and Chicago Department of Transportation officials today released the final renderings for the planned Washington-Wabash Elevated CTA Station, which will be[Read More…]
