Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Banks are increasing credit card rates and fees next month, an action many consumers have forgotten about because it was approved eight months ago. While consumers can shop around for a better rate there may be little they can do about the increases, other than be aware of[Read More…]
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HRC Applauds D.C. Superior Court Decision Rejecting Anti-Marriage Equality Initiative for the Second Time
Lawsuit Brought by Anti-Marriage Equality Activists and Supported by 39 Republican Members of Congress Sought to Force an Initiative Banning Same-Sex Marriage in D.C. Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, applauded a D.C. Superior Court ruling that, for[Read More…]
NPR: Justice Department Intervenes In Gay Rights Suit (Audio and Text)
From NPR: For the first time in a decade, Justice Department lawyers have moved to intervene in a lawsuit on behalf of a gay high school student who was beaten up for being effeminate. The case marks a novel interpretation of the Title IX statute, which prohibits discrimination against students[Read More…]
Sun-Times Endorses Robin Kelly for IL State Treasurer
From the Chicago Sun-Times: Two strong Democratic candidates are vying to become the next Illinois treasurer. But only one has the right experience, temperament and background for the job. Robin Kelly, the chief of staff in the treasurer’s office, is the Chicago Sun-Times’ choice in the Feb. 2 primary. Kelly, 53,[Read More…]
Notre Dame’s Observer Apologizes for Gay-Bashing Cartoon
South Bend, IN–(ENEWSPF)– From NBC Chicago: The independent student newspaper at the University of Notre Dame has published a staff editorial apologizing for a cartoon that made a joke about violence against gays. "What’s the easiest way to turn a fruit into a vegetable?" one character ask another in the[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Improve Teacher, Principal Evaluations and Training
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)–January 15, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today signed into law the Performance Evaluation Reform Act of 2010, a bill to implement new, rigorous evaluations for teachers and school principals across the state. The new law boosts Illinois’ “Race to the Top” application by addressing one of the four priority areas[Read More…]
New AMA TV Ad Calls on Senate to Stop Looming Medicare Crisis
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 15, 2010. With less than two months to go until steep Medicare cuts to physicians begin, the American Medical Association kicks off an intensified Medicare campaign with a brand-new TV ad today calling on the Senate to take permanent action and preserve seniors’ access and choice of physician. [Read More…]
USW: Health Reform Tax Changes: Good Progress for Workers
Pittsburgh, PA–(ENEWSPF)–January 14, 2010. PITTSBURGH — Leo W. Gerard, International President of the United Steelworkers (USW) union, today said that the union is pleased with the progress that has been made to make health insurance reform legislation fairer for working families. Gerard said: “Let’s be clear, no legislation is ever[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces $1.7 Million Grant for Illinois Community College Sustainability Network
BELLEVILLE–(ENEWSPF)–January 14, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today announced a $1.7 million state grant for the Illinois Community College Sustainability Network (ICCSN) to expand green educational and training offerings throughout Illinois’ community college network. Part of the funding will be used to establish Green Jobs Centers at three Illinois campuses, including[Read More…]
HHS Accelerates Head Start Quality Improvements and Submits Impact Study on 2002-2003 Head Start Programs
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 14, 2010. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced plans to strengthen the Head Start and Early Head Start programs as part of an Administration-wide effort to close achievement gaps and promote early learning through the first eight years of life for the nation’s[Read More…]
