Elk Grove Village, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 16, 2013. Many studies have proven that regardless of sexual orientation, children benefit from secure and loving relationships with devoted, nurturing adults. Civil marriage for same-sex couples can provide long-term security for their children, but barriers still remain in obtaining private health insurance. According to a[Read More…]
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Congresswoman Kelly Brings Chicago Parents to D.C. to Restart Push for Sensible Gun Laws
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 16, 2013. Congresswoman Robin Kelly announced today that she is bringing 11 Chicago parents of gun violence victims to Washington D.C. to highlight the problem of urban gun violence to federal lawmakers and to advocate for commonsense gun control legislation. The parents will be joining her and members[Read More…]
New Petition Launched to Support Treating All Married Military Personnel Equally
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–September 16, 2013. In response to resistance on the part of several state National Guards to the extension of benefits to the same-sex spouses of military members, the ACLU and the American Military Partner Association have launched a new national petition to the Defense Department that calls on it to[Read More…]
Victory for College Students! Court Strikes Down Mandatory Drug Testing for All Students
ACLU’s win should be a warning to colleges and universities JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.–(ENEWSPF)–September 16, 2013. On Friday, in a class-action lawsuit brought by the ACLU and the ACLU of Eastern Missouri, a federal district court told a Missouri college to end its unconstitutional program of requiring all of its students—irrespective[Read More…]
National Hispanic Heritage Month 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 16, 2013. A statement by HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius: Beginning September 15, we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, recognizing the Latino community’s contributions to the cultural richness and diversity of the United States. This year, the theme, “Hispanics: Serving and leading Our Nation with Pride and Honor,” highlights[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of September 16, 2013
Area teens participated in an Interfaith Rosh Hashanah/Yom Kippur/Sukkot Program at Temple Anshe Sholom in Olympia Fields Sunday. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 16, 2013. One of Park Forest’s annual activities that marks the start of fall is taking place on September 21 and 22 – the 58th Park[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Celebrates Latino Heritage Month
New Website Honors “Trailblazer of the Day”; Upcoming Exhibit Salutes Latino Inventors CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 13, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn begins a month-long celebration of Latino Heritage today by launching a website which includes a salute to a different Latino “Trailblazer of the Day” each day from now until October 13. According[Read More…]
Researchers Call for Public Outreach on Healthcare Subsidy, Tax Implications
BERKELEY–(ENEWSPF)–September 12, 2013. In a new article in the September issue of Health Affairs, the leading journal of health policy, researchers from the University of California, Berkeley, UCLA, and the Economic Policy Institute are calling for expanded educational efforts to ensure that consumers signing up for health coverage under the[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, September 13, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 13, 2013. U.S. Income Inequality Reaches Highest Level Since 1928 A new economic study reveals income inequality between the wealthiest Americans and the rest of the population continues to increase. According to an analysis of IRS figures dating to 1913 by economists at the University of California, Berkeley,[Read More…]
Florida Champions for Coverage Join Obama Administration’s Effort to Help Americans Understand the Health Insurance Marketplace
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 13, 2013. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today recognized more than 25 Florida organizations and businesses that have volunteered to help uninsured Americans learn more and get coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace. “A network of volunteers on the ground in every state – health[Read More…]
