Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)–July 10, 2013) – Rep. Jan Schakowsky spoke on her amendment to the House Energy and Water Appropriation Bill: Today, the House passed the Higgins-Collins-Lipinski-Schakowsky amendment to prevent the Army Corps of Engineers from closing the Chicago District office. The downsizing could cost more than 200 Army Corps jobs[Read More…]
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Funkadesi Lays Down The Beat at Main Street Nights (Video/Pics/Story)
People dance as Funkadesi performs at Wednesday’s Main Street Nights. More pictures from the evening’s entertainment can be found here. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- This week’s Main Street Nights entertainment featured Funkadesi – Community Drum Circle at 7 p.m. where everyone had the opportunity to be a part[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Suspends Pay to Illinois Representatives and Senators
After General Assembly Fails Yet Again to Pass Comprehensive Pension Reform, Governor Vetoes Out Legislative Salaries and Stipends CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 10, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today issued a line-item veto of House Bill 214 to suspend pay for Illinois state legislators. Since taking office, the governor has been pushing for comprehensive[Read More…]
Neighbors and Supporters Rally Around Retired Police Officer Currently Being Evicted From Her Home on Her Birthday
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—July 10, 2013. As Cook County Sheriff’s evict Patricia Hill and her tenants a second time, her neighbors and supporters across the city are currently rallying to keep them in their home. What had been planned as a 62nd birthday party for this community leader has turned into a public[Read More…]
Health Centers to Help Uninsured Americans Gain Affordable Health Coverage
Obama administration awards $150 million to provide enrollment assistance Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 10, 2013. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced $150 million in grant awards to 1,159 health centers across the nation to enroll uninsured Americans in new health coverage options made available by the Affordable Care[Read More…]
Senator Kirk Joins Banking Committee Senators on Bill to Transform Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, Improve Housing Finance System
Bipartisan Bill protects taxpayers against loss, maintains liquid market WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 10, 2013. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) today announced his support for the Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act, S. 1217, led by U.S. Senators Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) and Mark Warner (D-Va.) and supported by a bipartisan group[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, GE, Silver Spring Networks and ComEd Announce Implementation of Smart Grid to Begin
GE Announces that it will manufacture smart meters in Chicago, Creating Hundreds of Jobs CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 9, 2013. City of Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined GE, Silver Spring Networks and ComEd today at a GE manufacturing facility on the south side of Chicago to announce new Smart Grid contracts that will[Read More…]
LGBT Advocates Shift Focus to Workplace Discrimination and Other Issues
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 9, 2013. As the Senate prepares to mark up the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, or ENDA, this week, the Center for American Progress released several products detailing the next steps in the fight for full equality for LGBT Americans. The historic victories for marriage equality in the Supreme Court[Read More…]
Governor Pat Quinn Statement on Concealed Carry Override
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–July 9, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today issued the following statement after the Illinois General Assembly voted to override his amendatory veto of House Bill 183. As written, HB 183 is flawed and jeopardizes public safety with provisions that allow people to carry guns in establishments that serve alcohol, allow[Read More…]
ACLU Seeks Freedom to Marry for Pennsylvania Couples
Also Announces Marriage Lawsuits in Virginia and North Carolina HARRISBURG, Pa.–(ENEWSPF)–July 9, 2013. The American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Pennsylvania, and volunteer counsel from the law firm of Hangley Aronchick Segal Pudlin & Schiller filed a federal lawsuit today on behalf of 23 Pennsylvanians who wish to marry[Read More…]
