Drought impact varies on Mississippi River navigation MOLINE–(ENEWSPF)–July 25, 2012. Before chairing a meeting of the Mississippi River Coordinating Council, Lt. Governor Sheila Simon announced that 22 additional counties have been declared federal disaster areas, and she urged the federal government to issue a disaster declaration for the rest of[Read More…]
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Governor Quinn Signs New Consumer Protection Laws
Laws Protect Residents from Risky Home Loans and “Debtor’s Prison” CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 25, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn continued his long history of fighting for consumers today by signing two new laws to help Illinois residents avoid risky home loans and protect those who are in debt from being unfairly sent to[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Meets with CSX CEO to Discuss Rail Safety
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 25, 2012. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) met with the CEO of CSX Railroad, Michael Ward, to discuss improving rail safety. On Sunday, Durbin asked the Association of American Railroads to conduct a comprehensive review of railroad industry plans and practices to ensure trains can move safely and[Read More…]
Durbin Chairs Hearing on Citizens United Decision and the Rise of Super PACs
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 24, 2012. Assistant Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL) chaired a hearing today on the Citizens United decision and the rise of Super PACs. The hearing, “Taking Back Our Democracy: Responding to Citizens United and the Rise of Super PACs” examine the proposed responses to the Citizens United, including[Read More…]
Health Care Law Saves People in Illinois $163.7 Million on Prescription Drugs
In 2012 alone, 40,160 with Medicare have saved an average of $613 Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 25, 2012. As a result of the Affordable Care Act, people with Medicare in Illinois have saved $163,700,106 on prescription drugs since the law was enacted. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) also released[Read More…]
Health Care Law Saves $3.9 Billion on Prescription Drugs for People with Medicare
In 2012 alone, over one million with Medicare have saved an average of $629 Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 25, 2012. As a result of the Affordable Care Act, over 5.2 million seniors and people with disabilities have saved over $3.9 billion on prescription drugs since the law was enacted. The Centers for[Read More…]
Video: Adam West as Batman, Running With A Bomb
Enjoy Adam West as Batman, running with a bomb. From Batman, 1966. I remember watching this with friends in grade school. We laughed so hard, we cried. Nod to Jeffrey Tetris Wojcik for sharing this on Facebook.
Cook County Board of Commissioners Confirms New Medical Examiner
Chicago-(ENEWSPF)- Today the Cook County Board of Commissioners confirmed the appointment of Dr. Cina as Cook County Medical Examiner, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle said in a prepared statement. "Dr. Cina brings to the county two decades of experience in the field of forensic pathology, as well as outstanding[Read More…]
Senators Kirk, Durbin, Delegation Call On AG Secretary To Provide Additional Relief To Illinois Farmers Impacted by Drought
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 24, 2012. U.S. Senators Mark Kirk (R-IL) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) and members of the Illinois Congressional today wrote to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in support of Illinois Governor Pat Quinn’s request for a disaster declaration for every county in Illinois. Thirty-seven counties in Illinois[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Laws to Help Fight Drug Crime and Strengthen Public Safety
New Laws to Support Law Enforcement and Protect Court Officers CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 24, 2012. As part of his ongoing efforts to increase public safety in Illinois, Governor Pat Quinn today signed two new laws that will help law enforcement crack down on drug crime and protect members of the justice system.[Read More…]
