Rallies on Oct. 5 and Oct. 8 Will Put Pressure on Republican Leaders to Lead Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 20, 2013. Two Texas Republicans, John Carter and Sam Johnson, Members of the House “Gang of Seven” negotiating a bipartisan immigration reform deal, announced today that they were withdrawing from the group, as[Read More…]
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Statement from Governor Pat Quinn on Shooting Violence in Chicago, Sept. 20, 2013
CHICAGO – Governor Pat Quinn today issued a statement regarding the recent shooting violence in Chicago: “I am deeply saddened by the horrific violence that erupted on a Chicago playground last night. “We pray for the swift recovery of all the shooting victims, and our hearts go out to their[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, September 20, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 20, 2013. Rep. Linda Sanchez Introduces the Strengthening Social Security Act in U.S. House This week, Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-CA), introduced the Strengthening Social Security Act, H.R. 3118, in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill would increase Social Security benefits by approximately $70 per month by modifying[Read More…]
U.S. Department of Education Awards $14 Million to Special Education Parent Technical Assistance Centers
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 20, 2013. The U.S. Department of Education announced today more than $14 million in five-year grants to operate eight special education parent technical assistance centers that work to assist families of children with disability. The eight centers set to receive funding include one Center for Parent Information and[Read More…]
Senators Kirk, Durbin Announce $10 Million in DOT Funding for O’Hare Taxiway Construction
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–September 20, 2013. U.S. Senators Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) today announced the Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded a $10 million grant to Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport for the construction of a new taxiway as a part of the O’Hare Modernization Program (OMP). “O’Hare Airport is a[Read More…]
Congresswoman Schakowsky Statement on Shooting of 13 People in Chicago
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)–September 20, 2013 – Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the shooting that happened in Chicago: “Last night, innocent men, women and children were shot at Back of the Yards in Chicago. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families and the community. The shooting[Read More…]
SCHEDULE CHANGE: South Suburban Small Business Association to Host ‘JumpstART Your Weekend’ With South Suburban Chorale at South Suburban College
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 27, 2013. The South Suburban Small Business Association (SSSBA) has rescheduled the “JumpstART Your Weekend” event at South Suburban College (SSC), which will now be held on Thursday, October 24th from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. This event will showcase the South Suburban Chorale. The “JumpstART Your[Read More…]
Rural Areas Gain Assistance for Enrollment in Health Insurance Marketplaces
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 20, 2013. Today, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced more than $2.5 million to educate and enroll uninsured individuals and families living in rural America in new health coverage options through the Affordable Care Act. Rural health organizations across the country will receive $25,000 each[Read More…]
The Battles that Remain for LGBT Equality in the Military
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 20, 2013. Today, on the two-year anniversary of the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” the discriminatory policy that prevented LGBT service members from serving openly, the Center for American Progress released a report offering recommendations for the military to achieve full equality for its LGBT service members.[Read More…]
Sertoma Centre Celebrates National Direct Support Professional Appreciation Week
Lori O’Neil, Rhonda Jackson, and Tiffany Irvin are Direct Support Professionals who dedicate themselves daily to serving individuals with disabilities at Sertoma Centre, Inc. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Alsip, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Sertoma Centre celebrated National Direct Support Professional Appreciation Week September 8-14, by recognizing the more than 100 Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) who[Read More…]
