Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 29, 2009. “Today, we are about to deliver on the promise of making affordable, quality health care available for all americans,” said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in her statement, announcing the House health care bill. The bill is based on the ideas of opportunity, choice and innovation. Check[Read More…]
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House of Representatives Unveil Affordable Health Care for America Act
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 29, 2009. Today, House Democratic leaders unveiled the Affordable Health Care for America Act, H.R. 3962. The three panels with jurisdiction over health policy in the House have been working together as one committee to develop a single bill that fulfills President Obama’s goals of reducing health care[Read More…]
Congressman Barney Frank’s Statement Re: Enactment of Hate Crimes Legislation
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 28, 2009. President Barack Obama today signed legislation which will expand the definition of violent hate crimes to include gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and disability. The new law will also allow the federal government to assist in the prosecution of hate crimes. Congressman Barney Frank has been[Read More…]
President Barack Obama Signs Hate Crimes Legislation Into Law
President Obama signs the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act into law. (Photo: HRC.ORG) “This law honors our lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender brothers and sisters whose lives were cut short because of hate,” said Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese. www.hrc.org/loveconquershate Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The Human[Read More…]
Study Show Overwhelming Parent Support for Healthier Schools
NEW JERSEY–(ENEWSPF)–October 28, 2009. The vast majority of parents want schools to limit students’ access to high-calorie chips, sodas and candy and to offer them opportunities for physical activity throughout the day, a new survey by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation shows. The national survey, released today, signals the[Read More…]
David Miller Files for Illinois Comptroller
Submits Nearly 20,000 Signatures Dolton, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Democratic State Representative David Miller’s says he filed nearly 20,000 signatures on 1056 sheets for his bid to become Illinois’ next Comptroller. “I am honored to have such incredible support so early on,” said Miller. “The Office of Comptroller may not be the most[Read More…]
Jackson Challenger Hayes Rejects Public Option
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Isaac C. Hayes, the GOP nominee for Congress in Illinois’ Second Congressional District, released a statement Tuesday condemning health care reform that includes a public option. Hayes called the proposed "public option" in health care reform legislation moving through the Congress is a "Nightmare on Elm Street." which[Read More…]
Park Forest Remembers Dewey Helmik
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Village officials in Park Forest released the following statement on the death of former trustee Dewey Helmick: The Village wishes to express condolences to the family and friends of former trustee Dewey Helmick, who passed away September 26th, 2009. A veteran of World War II, Dewey graduated[Read More…]
Concrete Patching Snarls Traffic Along Lincoln Highway
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Drivers should allow extra stime and use alternated routes when traveling along a 3.5-mile stretch of Lincoln Highways (U.S. Route 30) for about five weeks. The work began on Monday. Motorists should expect: Permanent lane closures in both directions of Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30) from Cicero Avenue[Read More…]
Metra Commuter Parking Lot Work Begins
The Matteson Station East Parking Lot resurfacing update board – Click image for detail. (Graphic: VOPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– In advance of work to build the Matteson railroad track connections between CN’s main north-south line and the EJ&E, the commuter parking lot on the east side of Metra’s Matteson station[Read More…]
