Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, today announced long term partnerships with The Trevor Project, the leading national organization focused on crisis and suicide prevention among LGBT youth. The well-regarded organization joins the Harvey Milk Civil Rights Academy[Read More…]
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Supreme Court Rejects Appeal by D.C. Marriage Equality Opponents
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, applauded the Supreme Court’s rejection today of a last-ditch appeal by marriage equality opponents determined to put the rights of same-sex couples in D.C. up for a public vote. Last March, D.C. became[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Affordable Care Act
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 18, 2011. “Today, the American people have greater health security than they did a year ago. Because of the Affordable Care Act, Americans no longer have to live in fear that insurance companies will drop or cap their coverage if they get sick, or that they’ll face double-digit[Read More…]
Durbin: Repeal of Healthcare Reform Would Have Devastating Impact on Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, IL–(ENEWSPF)–January 18, 2011. Millions of Illinoisans are already reaping the benefits of the healthcare reform bill that put American consumers back in charge of their health coverage and medical care and would feel the effects should it be repealed, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) said today. Because of the[Read More…]
Durbin: $1.2 billion in Prescription Drug Savings for Illinois Seniors in Jeopardy
WASHINGTON, D.C,–(ENEWSPF)–January 18, 2011. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) released county by county numbers showing that the newly implemented Medicare “donut hole” fix will put over $1.2 billion back in the hands of Illinois seniors over the next ten years. Across the country, seniors who have high prescription drug spending[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Urges Fans to Beware of Bears Playoff Ticket Scams Online
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–January 18, 2011. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today warned fans purchasing Chicago Bears playoff tickets to take caution and properly investigate the ticket seller when making online payments. Madigan said ticket scams have surfaced during high-demand special events such as Sunday’s Bears playoff game, when fans have purchased tickets online[Read More…]
New Report: 129 Million Americans With Pre-existing Condition Could Be Denied Coverage Without New Health Reform Law
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 18, 2011. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today released a new analysis showing that, without the Affordable Care Act, up to 129 million non-elderly Americans who have some type of pre-existing health condition, like heart disease, high blood pressure, arthritis or cancer, would be at risk[Read More…]
Lt. Summerville Visits Indiana School
Lt. Brandon Summerville. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Lt. Brandon Summerville of the U.S. Navy visited Amanda Godin’s class at Indiana School in Park Forest to speak to the students about his experiences. Lt. Summerville is the cousin of Indya Gettings in Mrs. Godin’s 4th grade class. He is stationed in[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of January 17, 2011
Park Forest Library Board members Peg Donohue and Sevena Merchant (left to right), Library Board President Penny Shnay, Alice Racher and Library Director Barbara Osuch at an event Sunday at the library dedicating a family technology room in Racher’s honor. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Errata: The Rec. & Parks Advisory Board[Read More…]
On The Agenda In SD 163 Tuesday
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– On the agenda with SD 163 Tuesday, January 18: A. District Spelling Bee, Freedom Hall, 7:00 p.m., January 19 B. Huth Science Fair, 7 p.m., January 20 C. Report Cards Sent Home, January 21 D. Parent-Teacher Conferences, 12:30 – 8:00 p.m., January 27, No School E. Parent-Teacher[Read More…]
