Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 5, 2013. President Obama May Include Cuts to Social Security COLA in Budget Proposal Press reports indicate that President Obama will include cuts to Social Security cost of living adjustments (COLAs) and Medicare in his budget proposal next Wednesday http://nyti.ms/14T0YSY. The President will reportedly propose the use of[Read More…]
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Texas A&M Rejects Student Group Discrimination
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Today the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, praised the decision of Texas A&M Student Body President John L. Claybrook to veto a bill that would have allowed discrimination against on-campus LGBT organizations. The proposal would have allowed[Read More…]
A Majority of U.S. Senators Back Marriage Equality
Donnelly, Heitkamp latest to put support behind marriage for gay and lesbian couples Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Today two more United States Senators publicly endorsed marriage rights for same-sex couples, following a groundswell of support in recent weeks. With announcements from Joe Donnelly (D-IN) and Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND) today, the total number[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Works to Increase Illinois Agricultural Exports During Trade Mission to Mexico
Mexico is Illinois’ Third Largest Agricultural Customer MEXICO CITY–(ENEWSPF)–April 5, 2013. Speaking to an audience of key leaders and decision-makers, Governor Pat Quinn promoted Illinois agricultural exports during his trade mission to Mexico – already one of the state’s biggest agricultural customers. The governor’s trade mission is part of his[Read More…]
Human Rights Campaign Makes Comprehensive & Inclusive Immigration Reform Organizational Priority
Public education effort aimed at LGBT Americans Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- As part of an ongoing effort in support of comprehensive immigration reform that includes lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) immigrants and their families, the Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest LGBT civil rights organization, released a statement of principles entitled Comprehensive[Read More…]
HRC to Rutgers: Fire Coach Rice
Rutgers’ basketball coach berates players with homophobic slurs, should be terminated immediately Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Late Tuesday evening, video footage was released showing Rutgers University men’s basketball coach Mike Rice berating his players, using homophobic slurs as a means of intimidation and ridicule. Chad Griffin, president of the Human Rights Campaign,[Read More…]
Tenants Take Grievances Against BJB to Crooked Developer’s Neighborhood
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 5, 2013. On Saturday morning, tenants of 1246 W. Pratt will fan out across developer Jamie Purcell’s neighborhood to inform his neighbors about how he treats the residents in his buildings. Afterward, they will present him with their own eviction notice at his Park Ridge home. Tenants are fed[Read More…]
Special Workshops in Oak Forest for Healthcare Providers and Office/Practice Managers
Oak Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 5, 2013. The South Suburban College Business & Career Institute (BCI) presents a special workshop event on Wednesday, April 17th featuring two sessions geared for healthcare providers and office/practice managers. Registration & Networking will take place from 8:45 a.m. with Workshops & Discussion to follow from 9:00[Read More…]
Video: One Vote Really Does Make A Difference
(GRAPHIC SUPPLIED) Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Clerk David Orr unveiled a new video aimed at encouraging suburban Cook County residents to participate in Tuesday’s Consolidated Election. "One vote really does make a difference, so be heard by casting your ballot," Orr said. The 1-minute animated video highlights how coin flips broke ties[Read More…]
Orr Files Brief to Dismiss Gay Marriage Opponents’ Motion
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Lawyers for Cook County Clerk David Orr have filed a brief opposing the motion to dismiss a lawsuit to overturn Illinois’ ban on gay marriage. The motion to dismiss had been filed by intervenors Webb and Hitzel, downstate county clerks who are opposed to same-sex marriage. Despite being the original[Read More…]
