Many Undocumented Immigrants in CA Think They Will Get Coverage Through the ACA But Won’t Menlo Park, Calif.–(ENEWSPF)–September 26, 2013. California’s uninsured are skipping medical care, struggling with costs and want coverage, but many report knowing little about the Affordable Care Act’s new coverage options. The majority who are likely[Read More…]
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Kelly and Durbin Announce $2 Million Investment in Glenwood to Support Infrastructure Projects and Create Jobs
WASHINGTON, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—September 26, 2013. U.S. Representative Robin Kelly (D-IL) and Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce’s (DOC) Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded $2,000,000 in Economic Development District Planning funding to the Village of Glenwood, Illinois to create jobs and aide the construction of[Read More…]
Launching the Small Business Health Option Program Marketplace
HHS ramps up outreach and education efforts to small employers Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 26, 2013. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is ramping up its education and outreach efforts for America’s small businesses on the Affordable Care Act. In coordination with U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the Small Business[Read More…]
U.S. Department of Transportation Awards $63 Million in University Transportation Center Grants
Funds will support 33 transportation research centers at colleges around the country WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–September 26, 2013. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA) today announced approximately $63 million in grants to 33 University Transportation Centers (UTCs) to advance research and education programs that address critical transportation challenges[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Opens New Home Depot Distribution Center in Joliet
New Facility Will Employ Approximately 200 and Serve 340 Midwestern Stores JOLIET–(ENEWSPF)–September 26, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today was joined by company officials to open the new Home Depot Stocking Distribution Center in Joliet. The 1.6 million square foot facility, adjacent to the company’s Rapid Deployment Center, will employ approximately[Read More…]
Illinois Health Insurance Marketplace Announces Official Name: ‘Get Covered Illinois’
Statewide campaign reflects shared vision and ultimate goal of increased healthcare coverage CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 26, 2013. The state of Illinois yesterday unveiled “Get Covered Illinois” as the official brand name for its new health insurance marketplace, where residents will be able to find quality coverage as mandated by the Federal Affordable[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama and Former President Clinton at Clinton Global Initiative Health Care Forum
New York –(ENEWSPF)–September 24, 2013 – 5:02 P.M. EDT MRS. CLINTON: Good afternoon, everyone. (Applause.) Well, thank you. Thank you very much. I have the great pleasure to introduce our next two speakers, who are about to have a conversation concerning health care. And I thought hard about how to[Read More…]
Center for American Progress Report Explores the Experiences and Unmet Needs of LGBT Homeless Youth
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 26, 2013. Today, the Center for American Progress released a report on LGBT youth homelessness, exploring who these homeless youths are, how they become homeless, how their needs are being addressed, and what the federal government can do to eliminate homelessness among LGBT youth. Over the past several[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly to Host Job Fair at South Suburban College on October 4
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 26, 2013. U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly will host a job fair on Friday, October 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the atrium of South Suburban College, 15800 State St., South Holland. A wide-range of employers with available job openings will be on hand to meet job-seekers.[Read More…]
Gutierrez Family Tells TCF Bank: Don’t Make Us Homeless
Chicago, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 26, 2013. Home prices in Chicago may be on the rise again, but the housing recovery is bypassing families like the Gutierrez’, who face eviction this winter. On Thursday at noon, supporters of the Garfield Ridge family and members of Communities United Against Foreclosure and Eviction will gather[Read More…]
