ILLINOIS–(ENEWSPF)–August 23, 2013. On Thursday, August 22, U.S. Representatives Bill Foster (IL-11), Tammy Duckworth (IL-08), Brad Schneider (IL-10) and business leaders held a roundtable discussion with the Illinois Chamber of Commerce to discuss the economic benefits of comprehensive immigration reform. During their meeting, they also urged Illinois Republicans to join[Read More…]
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Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, August 23, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 23, 2013. Retirees Observe 50th Anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s March on Washington August 28th, 2013 marks the 50th Anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s historic march on Washington. In commemoration of the anniversary, Washington, DC will host a week of events dedicated to Rev. King’s vision[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on College Affordability, Syracuse NY
Syracuse, New York–(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2013 – 6:25 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Syracuse! (Applause.) It is good to be in Syracuse! (Applause.) Can everybody give Emilio a big round of applause for a great introduction? (Applause.) I think Emilio’s parents are probably here. Where are Emilio’s parents? Wave your hands. [Read More…]
Governors State University Addiction Studies Alumni Club to Host Recovery Walk
University Park, Illinois—(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2013 – In celebration of National Recovery Month, the Governors State University Addictions Studies Alumni Club will sponsor their second annual Walk for Recovery on Saturday, September 14, 2013, at Governors State University. The Walk for Recovery is designed to honor individuals in recovery or who are seeking[Read More…]
Fall Registration Still in Progress for a Wide Range of ‘Late Start Classes at South Suburban College
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 22, 2013. Registration for the 2013 Fall Semester at South Suburban College is still in progress for a wide range of “Late Start Classes.” Prospective students are encouraged to register soon for these 12-week courses, set to begin on Monday, September 16, 2013. The “Late Start Classes”[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on College Affordability — Buffalo, NY
Buffalo, New York–(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2013 – 11:23 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Buffalo! (Applause.) Hello, Bulls! (Applause.) Well, it is good to be back in Buffalo, good to be back in the north. (Applause.) I want to begin by making sure we all thank Silvana for the wonderful introduction. Give[Read More…]
Big Win for ‘Gaymers’ – Blogger Surrenders Bogus Trademark Claim
Legal Threats Dropped in Battle Over Term to Describe Gay Gamers San Francisco–(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2013. In a big win for gay gamers around the world, a blogger has surrendered his bogus trademark claim on the word ‘gaymer,’ freeing online forums, conventions, and others to use the descriptive term without fear[Read More…]
Pennsylvania Champions for Coverage partner with Obama administration to help Americans understand the Health Insurance Marketplace
PHILADELPHIA, Pa.–(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2013. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today recognized more than 25 Pennsylvania organizations and businesses that have volunteered to help uninsured Americans get coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace. Secretary Sebelius made today’s announcement at an event hosted by Congreso, a Champion for Coverage[Read More…]
ACLU Response to Chelsea Manning’s Disclosure of Gender Dysphoria
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2013. In response to Chelsea Manning’s disclosure that she is female, has been diagnosed with gender dysphoria and will be seeking hormone therapy as a part of her transition during her incarceration, public statements by military officials that the Army does not provide hormone therapy to treat[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan: Illinois Receives Over $2 Billion in Relief from National Foreclosure Settlement
Settlement Funding Supports Direct Homeowner Relief, Awards for Foreclosure Prevention and Community Revitalization Programs Chicago—(ENEWSPF)—August 22, 2013. Attorney General Madigan today reported Illinois homeowners and assistance organizations have received more than $2 billion in total relief under the national foreclosure settlement, according to results in the latest progress report by[Read More…]
