WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 8, 2012. With Senate Democrats and Republicans having reached an agreement to advance a national transportation funding bill that would protect public transit, highways, and jobs in Illinois and across the country, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today pressed House Republican leaders to take up the Senate’s bipartisan[Read More…]
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Senators Durbin, Blumenthal Question Potentially Deceptive Marketing at Rite Aid
Concerned that “wellness ambassadors” recommending dietary supplements are mistaken for pharmacists and medical professionals WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 8, 2012. U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today questioned potentially deceptive marketing practices at the drugstore chain Rite Aid which has GNC dietary supplement stores in more than 2,000 Rite[Read More…]
Senators Kirk, Roberts, Burr, Isakson Request Hearing on the Department of Labor’s Proposed Rules for Youth Agriculture Workers
WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)—March 8, 2012. United States Senators Mark Kirk (R-IL), Pat Roberts (R-KS), Richard Burr (R-NC) and Johnny Isakson (R-GA) today sent a letter to Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), requesting a hearing on the United States Department[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces $1 Million to Support Expansion of Chicago Rockford Airport
Illinois Jobs Now! Capital Funding to Help Create Jobs ROCKFORD–(ENEWSPF)–March 8, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today continued his efforts to support economic growth and the aviation industry by announcing $1 million to help expand parking capabilities at the Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). RFD is a United States Customs Port[Read More…]
Hultgren, Jackson, Lead Delegation Letter to Governor Quinn Urging Support for Non-profit Hospitals
Letter Signed By 18 Members Of Illinois Congressional Delegation Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 8, 2012. U.S. Reps. Randy Hultgren (IL-14) and Jesse Jackson, Jr. (IL-2) yesday released the following statement after sending a letter to Illinois Governor Pat Quinn regarding the potential state changes to the tax-exempt status of non-profit hospitals. “Across[Read More…]
Rep. Schakowsky Statement on International Women’s Day
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 8, 2012 – Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) released the following statement in honor of International Women’s Day: “As we mark the 101st International Women’s Day and celebrate the achievements and contributions women have made to the international community, we also need to recognize the ways in which we[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Requests Federal Assistance for Five Southern Illinois Counties
Federal Disaster Declaration Would Help People, Businesses Recover from Tornadoes, Severe Storms SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–March 8, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn yesterday asked President Barack Obama to declare five Southern Illinois counties major disaster areas to help people and businesses recover from devastating tornadoes and severe storms that struck the area Feb. 29.[Read More…]
How to Paint at GSU
"Water and Earth" 2000 by Renee McGinnis of Chicago University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Visual Arts Gallery at Governors State University will present “Ways of Making: Painting” from March 9 through 30. The exhibit will feature the artwork of 25 painters, all women, in recognition of the 25th year of Women’s[Read More…]
Health Care Reform Law Helps 1.3 Million Minority Young Adults Obtain Health Insurance
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 7, 2012. New data released today by Health and Human Services shows that the Affordable Care Act has extended health insurance to a substantial number of racial and ethnic minorities nationwide. The health care reform law allows young adults to stay on their parents’ insurance plans through age[Read More…]
Durbin: USDA Includes Illinois in New Certification Process to Reduce Errors and Fraud in School Lunch Program
Prompted by a Chicago Tribune report in January, Durbin called on Agriculture Secretary to work more closely with Chicago Public Schools WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 7, 2012. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today applauded the U.S. Department of Agriculture for including the State of Illinois – including the Chicago Public Schools –[Read More…]
