WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2011. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced that Winnebago County has been awarded a $1,084,525 grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for flood protection efforts. “This project will protect the health, safety and welfare of Winnebago county residents,” said Durbin. “By supporting flood control[Read More…]
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Durbin: STB Taking a Closer Look at Canadian National in Light of Recent Train Derailment
Surface Transportation Board working with federal agency to determine if Canadian National is ensuring safety and proper maintenance of tracks WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2011. In a letter to U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), the Surface Transportation Board (STB) confirmed that they are closely monitoring Canadian National’s operation of the Elgin,[Read More…]
Durbin Urges Consumer Bankers Association’s Membership to Adopt Fee Disclosure Form
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2011. In a letter today, US Senator Dick Durbin asked the Consumer Bankers Association (CBA) to urge their membership to adopt clear and easy-to-understand fee disclosure forms after CBA President Richard Hunt said that he and his membership supports transparency. “On November 3, you stated publicly that[Read More…]
AAA Chicago: 42.5 Million Americans Will Travel This Thanksgiving, Four Percent More Than Last Year
AURORA, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2011 –AAA forecasts 42.5 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, a four percent increase from the 40.9 million people who traveled one year ago. This is the first significant increase in any holiday travel this year. The Thanksgiving[Read More…]
State Economic Development Agency Announces Expansion of Magnum Steel Works
Coal Mining Equipment Company Expected to Create and Retain 150 Illinois Jobs Over Four Years MT. VERNON–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2011. Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Assistant Director Dan Seals today joined local officials to announce that coal mining equipment manufacturer Magnum Steel Works, Inc. is investing more than[Read More…]
Illinois Adds 30,000 Jobs in October
As Expected, Unemployment Ticks Up to 10.1 Percent CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2011. Illinois added +30,000 jobs in October and the unemployment rate inched up to 10.1 percent, according to data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). The data is seasonally[Read More…]
Occupy Chicago Announces Winter Plans, ‘Operation Chicago Spring’
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 17, 2011. The Occupy movement faces daily violence and eviction notices from state and local authorities across the country. Chicago has been no different, and Occupy Chicago has faced constant opposition from “Mayor 1%” Emanuel and harassment by the CPD. Our message to those who question our ability to[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, November 18, 2011
Washington, D C–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2011. Super Committee Negotiations Go Down to the Wire Just five days before the deadline for a deficit reduction deal, the Super Committee dealing with the nation’s budget deficit in Congress still did not seem close to reaching an agreement on tax reforms and spending cuts.[Read More…]
Kirk Amendment Would Impose Crippling Sanctions on the Central Bank of Iran
92 Senators urged President to impose sanctions on Iran’s Central Bank in August WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2011. United States Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) yesterday filed an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2012 National Defense Authorization Act, which would impose crippling sanctions on the Central Bank of Iran. The Kirk amendment, which[Read More…]
Unprecedented Tool Developed for Small Businesses to Find and Compare Health Insurance Plans
Updated website describes local plan benefits, pricing for first time WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2011. A greatly expanded website to give small business owners an unprecedented detailed review of their health insurance plan choices was announced today by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Just in time for 2012,[Read More…]
