WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 8, 2012. U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has made a $414,162 investment in four fire departments in Illinois. Today’s funding will help support and improve the capability of each department and protection[Read More…]
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Durbin: Both Parties Must Work Together to Prevent Looming Tax Increase on Working Families
Without compromise, average Illinois family will see their taxes increase by more than $1,000 this year WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 8, 2012. With last year’s bipartisan payroll tax cut extension compromise set to expire at the end of this month, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today detailed the additional take-home pay that[Read More…]
Stop Paying Storage Rental Fees, Consider Donating Your Furniture to Good as New Thrift Store
Your donation will can make a difference in the lives of many. Alsip, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 8, 2012. Perhaps you bought a new television for Super Bowl Sunday and that old stand is way too small? Are your children outgrowing their bunk beds? Are you ready to update your décor and wish[Read More…]
IL Employment Security Offices Closed to Honor President Holidays on Feb. 13 and Feb. 20
Customers Should Certify; Services Available on Internet CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 7, 2012. The offices of the Illinois Department of Employment Security will be closed on Monday, Feb. 13 and Monday Feb. 20 in observance of state and federal holidays. Feb. 13 is a state holiday honoring President Abraham Lincoln. Feb. 20 is[Read More…]
Durbin Statement on First Ever Deportation of Human Rights Violators Based on His Use of Child Soldiers
First Time the Durbin’s Child Soldiers Accountability Act Has Been Used to Deport a War Criminal WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 7, 2012. US Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) released the following statement today after an immigration judge ordered the deportation of a George Saigbe Boley, a former Liberian military leader and human rights[Read More…]
Durbin: Congress Approves Bill to Protect Essential Air Service for Illinois Communities
Marion, Quincy, Decatur will remain in the reformed EAS program WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 7, 2012. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced that late last night the U.S. Senate approved legislation that will ensure that Illinois communities including Marion, Quincy and Decatur will remain a part of the Essential Air Service (EAS)[Read More…]
Federal Appeals Court Says California Marriage Ban Is Unconstitutional
ACLU Hails Landmark Decision and Urges Efforts in Other States to Ensure Success on Appeal SAN FRANCISCO–(ENEWSPF)–February 7 – A federal appeals court today issued a historic decision upholding a lower court ruling that Proposition 8, the California ballot initiative that excluded same-sex couples from marriage in the state, violates[Read More…]
February 7 – Update on Senator Kirk – Swelling in Brain has Subsided
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 7, 2012. Dr. Richard Fessler today provided the following update on Senator Kirk’s condition: “The swelling in Senator Kirk’s brain has subsided and this morning we were able to reattach the portion of his skull that had been removed following his stroke. This is an important milestone in his[Read More…]
Congress Approves Durbin Provision to Encourage Partnerships Between Air and Rail Travel
Codeshare agreements could increase connectivity of smaller towns to major hubs WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 6, 2012. A provision, authored by U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), requiring the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to study ways to increase coordination between air and passenger rail travel is included in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)[Read More…]
Park Forest Nurses Club to Meet February 16
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 6, 2012. The Park Forest Nurses Club will meet Thursday, February 16, 7:30 p.m. at Calvary United Protestant Church, 425 N. Orchard (corner of Lincoln Highway and Orchard Drive). “Rehibilitatuion Therapy” will be presented by Josh Feigl, Clinical Director of Flexeon Rehabilitation, Frankfort, IL. Josh is a[Read More…]
