Negative outlook maintained; related debt ratings also lowered, affecting $32 billion in total New York–(ENEWSPF)–June 06, 2013 — Moody’s Investors Service has downgraded the State of Illinois’ $27 billion of outstanding general obligation bonds to A3 from A2 and maintained the state’s negative outlook. As a consequence of this action,[Read More…]
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Governor Quinn Statement on Moody’s Downgrade
Legislators to Return to Springfield on June 19th CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 6, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn issued the below statement regarding Moody’s downgrade from A2 to A3, the second time Illinois’ credit rating has been downgraded this week. “Here we go again. “Will two downgrades in one week be enough to convince[Read More…]
Insightful Rolling Stone Profile: Ethan Nadelmann, ‘The Real Drug Czar’ and ‘Most Influential Man in the Battle for Legalization’
Former Senior Bush Advisor: “He is the Single Most Influential Policy Entrepreneur on Any Domestic Issue” Rolling Stone Special Edition on Marijuana Includes Article by Bill Maher, Feature on Colorado and More NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–June 6, 2013. The war on people who use marijuana, the momentum to end prohibition, the people[Read More…]
DePaul Earns Top Honors for Workplace and Board Diversity Efforts
Staff and faculty from DePaul University participated in the Chase Corporate Challenge in Chicago’s Loop on May 23, 2013. Diversity MBA Magazine recently gave DePaul high marks for its diversity representation. (Photo by Jeff Carrion) CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 6, 2013. Diversity MBA Magazine named DePaul University as one of its “50 Out[Read More…]
Representative Gutierrez Responds to USA Today Story
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 6, 2013. Yesterday, USA Today published a story raising questions about a firm that has been contracted with Congressman Rep. Luis V. Gutierrez’ office since 2003 to provide training and services to the staff of his office. Rep. Gutierrez (D-IL) responded to the article with the following statement:[Read More…]
President Obama Unveils ConnectED Initiative to Bring America’s Students into Digital Age
Calls on FCC to leverage E-Rate program to have 99 percent of students connected within 5 years WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 6, 2013. President Obama today unveiled a bold, new initiative called ConnectED to connect 99 percent of America’s students to the internet through high-speed broadband and high-speed wireless within 5 years,[Read More…]
Medicare Urges Seniors to Join the Fight Against Fraud
New health care summaries help seniors identify improper payments Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 6, 2013. In mailboxes across the country, people with Medicare will soon see a redesigned statement of their claims for services and benefits that will help them better spot potential fraud, waste and abuse. These newly redesigned Medicare Summary[Read More…]
Congresswoman Kelly’s Statement on Roseland Hospital Emergency Funding
WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)—June 5, 2013. Congresswoman Robin Kelly released the following statement in response to Governor Quinn’s authorization of emergency funding for Roseland Hospital: “From the beginning of our discussions on Roseland Hospital, the Governor and I have been in agreement that Roseland is a vital community resource but that[Read More…]
DePaul Theatre School Among World’s Best: Hollywood Reporter
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 5 2013. The Theatre School at DePaul University has been named one of The Hollywood Reporter’s 25 Best Drama Schools in the World, sharing the spotlight with such notables asThe Julliard School, Yale School of Drama, and the National Institute of Dramatic Art in Australia. Citing its “6-to-1 faculty-student[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Meets with Polish Foreign Minister to Discuss Visa Waiver Program
Expanded Visa Waiver Program is included in comprehensive immigration reform legislation Durbin helped author; full Senate will begin consideration of the bill next week WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 5, 2013. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) yesterday met with Polish Foreign Minister Rados?aw Sikorski and members of the Senate Appropriations Committee to discuss[Read More…]
