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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Launches Its First-Ever Monthly Complaint Snapshot to Spotlight Consumer Trends

Report Includes In-Depth Look at Debt Collection Complaints and Complaints from Milwaukee, Wis. WASHINGTON, D.C. –-(ENEWSPF)–July 16, 2015.  Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) launched the first in a new series of monthly reports to highlight key trends from consumer complaints submitted to the Bureau. The monthly report includes[Read More…]

Congresswoman Duckworth Statement on Iran Agreement

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 14, 2015.  Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) released the following statement on the agreement reached by the administration and Iran on its nuclear program. “I am encouraged by the President’s comments this morning. It is imperative that members of Congress and the general public not rush to judgment on[Read More…]

With Greece Poised on Vote, Chicago’s Greek Americans, Allies Say No to Big Finance Austerity Here at Home in Illinois and in Greece

“Rauner/Emanuel agenda is troika agenda,” say activists in world’s third largest Greek community, as Greek parliament debates big finance’s extreme austerity measures. CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—July 14, 2015. As Illinois and Chicago consider deep cuts to public education, pensions, and basic care for children, the elderly, the ill and the poor, the Greek[Read More…]

Rep. Jan Schakowsky Statement on Historic Nuclear Deal between P5+1 Countries & Iran

WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)—July 14, 2015. Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement in response to the Obama Administration’s announcement of a historic deal between the P5+1 (United States, United Kingdom, China, France, Russia and Germany) and Iran: “I want to thank President Obama for his persistent leadership to reach this[Read More…]

Senator Kirk Statement on the Iran Nuclear Agreement

WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2015.  U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) issued the following statement today after the United States and other world powers announced the completion of a nuclear agreement with Iran: “I am gravely concerned that the nuclear agreement will condemn the next generation to living with an Iranian nuclear power[Read More…]

Senator Durbin Statement on Announcement of Iran Nuclear Agreement

WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2015. U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) released the following statement regarding the announced agreement reached by international negotiators to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran: The United States, working with our allies, has reached a historic agreement with Iran that, according to President Obama and Secretary Kerry, will[Read More…]

Congresswoman Robin Kelly Statement on Nuclear Deal with Iran

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 14, 2015. Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL) issued the following statement today in response to the Obama administration’s announcement of a nuclear agreement with Iran:  “After two long years of negotiations, and two decades of sanctions, the U.S. and international community have achieved an important victory in preventing a[Read More…]

Mayor Emanuel and World Business Chicago Announce Joint Chicago-China Business Accelerator

Program Will Help Chicago Companies Connect With Global Markets and Drive Additional Chinese Investment in Chicago; Accelerator is a Direct Outcome of the Gateway Cities Agreement Signed by Mayor Emanuel in 2013 CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2015. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and World Business Chicago today announced a joint Chicago-China business accelerator to[Read More…]

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