Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 6, 2013. This Grandparents Day, Talk with Your Grandchildren about Retirement Security! This Sunday, September 8th, is Grandparents Day. The holiday presents a unique opportunity for intergenerational conversations about retirement security. While Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid are often considered seniors’ issues, they are important for all generations.[Read More…]
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Transgender Workers at Greater Risk for Unemployment and Poverty
New Report Finds Workplace Discrimination, Wage Disparities, and Health Disparities Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–September 6, 2013. A new report released today offers the most comprehensive analysis to date of the inequities facing transgender workers in the American workforce—from finding and keeping good jobs, to having equal access to job-related benefits, to obtaining[Read More…]
National Veterans Art Museum to Host Two Events as Part of Chicago Artists Month
In partnership with Arts Alive/45, the National Veterans Art Museum will unveil a new mural installation created by veteran artists and host a poetry reading and performance arts piece this October Chicago, Ill.—(ENEWSPF)–September 6, 2013 – On Saturday, October 5, 2013 the National Veterans Art Museum (NVAM) and Arts Alive/45 (AA45)[Read More…]
HHS Announces Expansion of Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program in 13 States
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 6, 2013. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced $69.7 million in grant awards to 13 states to expand Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Program activities funded by the Affordable Care Act. These competitive awards recognize states that have implemented a high-quality,[Read More…]
Chicago Anti-War Activists Rally to on Saturday to Tell Congress: Vote No on War with Syria!
Rally to be held on Saturday, September 7th, at 12:00 noon at the Federal Plaza, 50 W. Adams, Chicago CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—September 6, 2013. Although only 9% of the public have expressed support for war with Syria in opinion polls, preparations for war are moving ahead. Anti-war activists in Illinois have been[Read More…]
Retired Professional Football Players Of Chicago Hosts 2013-14 NFL Season Kickoff Party And Fundraiser
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Retired Professional Football Players of Chicago (RPFPC) will host an NFL season kickoff party and fundraiser on Monday, September 9 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Buffalo Wild Wings in Berwyn, Ill. The event, which is free and open to the public, will feature a gathering[Read More…]
Video: Former President Bill Clinton Explains the Affordable Care Act
On Wednesday, September 4, President Clinton delivered remarks from the Clinton Presidential Center on the critical role a high quality, affordable and accessible health care system plays in the United States and any country’s economic and social well being. Throughout his public career and now through the work of the[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Illinois Breaks 100 Million Visitor Mark for the First Time
International Visitors to Illinois Rose 11.8 Percent to a Record in 2012; Tourism Generated $33.5 Billion for State’s Economy Last Year CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 5, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that Illinois has set an all-time record for tourism, breaking the 100 million visitor mark in 2012. International visitors rose 11.8[Read More…]
President Clinton’s Remarks on Health Care Policy and the Affordable Care Act
Little Rock, Arkansas–(ENEWSPF)–September 4, 2013. PRESIDENT CLINTON: Thank you very much. Thank you. Thank you very much, Governor, Senator and Mrs. Pryor, Speaker Carter, Senator Lamoureux, Attorney General McDaniel, all the other officials who are here and my friends of many years. First, I want to thank Mara for her[Read More…]
Congressman Gutierrez Statement on Syria
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 5, 2013. Congressman Luis V. Gutiérrez (D-IL) released the following statement yesterday regarding the authorization for the use of military force in Syria: “I strongly condemn the use of chemical weapons against civilians. However, I have concerns about taking military action in Syria without a holistic plan and[Read More…]
