WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)—June 25, 2015. Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court decision in King v. Burwell: “Once again, the Supreme Court has rejected a partisan attempt to undermine the health protections provided by the Affordable Care Act, which I like to call Obamacare. [Read More…]
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Senator Merkley Statement on King v. Burwell Ruling
WASHINGTON, D.C. –-(ENEWSPF)–June 25, 2015. Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court announced its decision in King v. Burwell: “I’m relieved that millions of Americans will continue to have access to quality, affordable health insurance. This case never should have gone this far, but[Read More…]
Roosevelt University, Harper College and High Schools Join Forces for Sciences
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 25, 2015. In a unique arrangement, Roosevelt University, Harper College and three Northwest suburban school districts will work together to enhance educational opportunities in the sciences for high school teachers and students in the Northwest suburbs. High school biology teachers from Districts 211, 214 and 220 will be able[Read More…]
Representative Blumenauer Welcomes Supreme Court Ruling on King v. Burwell
Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)–June 25, 2015. Today, Representative Earl Blumenauer (OR-03) welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision on King v. Burwell, upholding subsidies to states that use the federal government’s health insurance marketplace under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Representative Blumenauer released the following statement: “Americans deserve access to high-quality, affordable health coverage.[Read More…]
Senator Bernie Sanders Statement on Supreme Court Decision Upholding Health Care Law
WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–June 25, 2015. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) issued the following statement today after the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in the case of King v. Burwell to uphold the Affordable Care Act: “The Supreme Court recognized the common-sense reading of the Affordable Care Act that Congress intended to help all[Read More…]
CBC Health Braintrust Chairwoman Rep. Robin Kelly Statement on SCOTUS Upholding Affordable Care Act
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 25, 2015. U.S. Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL), chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust, today issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court decision in King v. Burwell preserving nationwide tax subsidies under the Affordable Care Act. “Today’s decision is a victory for the[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Announces Settlement with IL High School Association Ensuring Equal Opportunity for Student Athletes with Disabilities at State Meets
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—June 25, 2015. Attorney General Lisa Madigan yesterday announced a settlement with the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) to ensure student athletes with disabilities have full and equal opportunities to compete and earn points for their teams at state meets held by the IHSA. Under the settlement, student athletes[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Announces $460,636 CDBG Grant for Kankakee
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 25, 2015. Congresswoman Robin Kelly announced today that the City of Kankakee has been awarded a $460,636 Community Development Block Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. “Federal Community Development Block Grant funds have greatly benefited the city by supporting valuable services, better housing, public[Read More…]
Governors State University Basketball Players Named to Spring Athletic Directors Honor Roll
UNIVERSITY PARK, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 24, 2015. The following student athletes at Governors State University have been named to the Athletic Directors Honor Roll with GPAs of 3.0 or better: Men’s Basketball: Haki McLaurin * of Chicago Ammanuel Ayalew * from Ethiopia Saieed Ivey * of Chicago Christopher Seaton * of Calumet[Read More…]
June 26: Rally At United Nations In New York As Part of ‘Global Day Of Action’ To End The Drug War
Actions To Take Place In Over 100 Cities Around The World; Events Offer Alternative Vision To United Nations’ Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—June 24, 2015. On Friday, a rally will be held at 1 pm in New York City in front of the United Nations Headquarters[Read More…]
