Anniversary Comes as New Data Confirms Access to Affordable Birth ControlReduces Unintended Pregnancy, Delivers Financial Savings to Taxpayers NEW YORK, NY–(ENEWSFP)–July 31, 2013. With tomorrow marking the one year anniversary of the implementation of the Affordable Care Act’s women’s preventive health benefit, Planned Parenthood Federation of America today celebrated the[Read More…]
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Senator Kirk Welcomes House Vote on Iran Sanctions, Urges Senate to Act
House bill includes Kirk legislation freezing Iran’s access to foreign exchange reserves immediately; Kirk urges sanctions targeting all Iranian Government revenue and reserves WASHINGTON–(ENEWSFP)–August 1, 2013. U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) yesterday welcomed House passage of the Nuclear Iran Prevention Act, H.R. 850, which passed by a vote of 400-20.[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Act
With Some of Nation’s Strongest Regulations, Law Will Help Ease Pain for People With Chronic Conditions, Cancer Patients and Veterans with Disabilities. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 1, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today signed House Bill 1 – the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Act – which will help ease pain for[Read More…]
FTC Advises Consumers on Preventing, Identifying, and Dealing With Hacked Email or Social Networking Accounts
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 1, 2013. The Federal Trade Commission has new tips to help people deal with email and social networking hacks, whether it’s lessening the chances of a hack in the first place, or recovering from a hack once it happens. Hacked Email, new guidance from the FTC, identifies signs[Read More…]
Obama Administration Launches One-stop-shop Website to Educate Business Owners Sbout the Affordable Care Act
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 1, 2013. The Obama administration today launched Business.USA.gov/healthcare, a one-stop-shop website that will provide employers of all sizes educational materials on how the Affordable Care Act may affect businesses and help them compete. The site includes a wizard tool that is tailored based on size and location, so[Read More…]
Rail Service Workers Go on Strike Demanding an End to Illegal Firings
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 31, 2013. From July 26th to 29th, Management at Mobile Rail Solutions fired three workers actively engaged in unionizing efforts. The termination of these organizers is a direct attack on their Union drive and apparent retaliation for their recent OSHA filings. Management then threatened to continue firing workers showing no[Read More…]
When Did You Choose To Be Straight? Do You Think It’s The Same For Gay People? (Video)
“I don’t think it was a choice for me. I was just born that way.” Street interviews conducted by Travis Nuckolls and Chris Baker in Colorado Springs prove that asking the right question can be more important than anything you can tell someone. Travis: http://www.linkedin.com/in/travisnuck… Chris: http://www.ilovechrisbaker.com Category Nonprofits &[Read More…]
Sertoma Centre, Inc. Offers New Job Training Opportunity
Providing experience in customer service, cashiering and inventory control. Alsip, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Sertoma Centre, Inc. announces the opening of the Snack Shack as part of its initiative to bring innovative programs and training opportunities which support individuals with disabilities in pursuit of their goals. The Snack Shack which opened in late[Read More…]
HHS Report on Accomplishments, New Efforts to Improve LGBT Health
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 31, 2013. Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius today released a report detailing the Department of Health and Human Services’ significant strides over the past year as well as its objectives for the coming year for improving the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, CPS CEO Byrd-Bennett Promote First-Day Attendance at Launch of Back-To-School Campaign
Under new calendar all CPS schools begin Monday, August 26th – one week ahead of the traditional post-Labor Day start CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 31, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Barbara Byrd-Bennett today launched the School Year 2013-2014 back-to-school campaign at Brennemann Elementary School, 4251[Read More…]
