New York –(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2014. Freedom to Marry, in partnership with Equality Texas, today launched a public education campaign to amplify the bipartisan momentum for the freedom to marry in the Lone Star State. The campaign, called Texas for Marriage, will highlight that support as well as the continued harms that[Read More…]
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People’s Climate Music Enlists Common, Ne-Yo, Karmin, Elle Varner and More to Mobilize Action on Climate Change
The EP “HOME” was released free today on iTunes for a special seven day promotion To download the EP for free and pre-order the album, visit: iTunes.com/HOME Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2014. In support of the huge and rising power of the people-driven global movement demanding action on climate change,[Read More…]
Center for American Progress Report Shows Affordable Care Act Has Lowered Rate of Uninsured LGBT People
Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2014. New research from the Center for American Progress shows that the Affordable Care Act, or ACA, is making significant headway in connecting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender, or LGBT, individuals and their families with affordable, high-quality health insurance coverage, but more remains to be done.[Read More…]
Representatives Blumenauer, Black Send Letter to CMS on Socioeconomic Status and Risk-Adjustment in Medicare Advantage
Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—November 18, 2014. Reps. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR-03) and Diane Black (R-TN-06) and a bipartisan group of 32 of their House colleagues wrote to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator, Marilyn Tavenner, asking for appropriate adjustments to the Medicare Advantage risk-adjustment system and the star rating and quality bonus[Read More…]
Burglary Discovered at Amara for Chicago Headquarters
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 18, 2014. The Amara for Chicago campaign is working closely with the Chicago Police Department on a burglary reported at the campaign headquarters at 30 E 69th Street this past weekend. Early on Saturday, November 15 staffers arrived at the office where they discovered significant vandalism and building damage totaling several thousand dollars. Appliances[Read More…]
Chicago Named Host Site For 2016 NCAA Men’s Basketball Regional
Chicago to Serve as a Host for Sweet 16 and Elite Eight in 2016 CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 17, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced today that Chicago has been named the host site for the 2016 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship regional. The NCAA made the announcement today on all sites for the tournament.[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Opens 100+ Warming Centers to Help Residents Beat the Bitter Cold
State agencies urge safety during cold temperatures CHICAGO –-(ENEWSPF)–November 17, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn is urging people across Illinois to take advantage of the state’s warming centers as temperatures across the state continue to fall. The state has opened more than 100 warming centers across Illinois to provide shelter from[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Visits Washington and Brookport Communities on Anniversary of Deadly Tornadoes
Governor Participates in Memorial Dedication Service, Announces Additional State Relief Toward Recovery Process WASHINGTON –-(ENEWSPF)–November 17, 2014. One year after deadly tornadoes devastated several areas of Illinois, Governor Pat Quinn today visited two of Illinois’ hardest-hit communities, Washington and Brookport, to visit with families and participate in the dedication of[Read More…]
Chicago Deserves to Set Own Minimum Wage
Springfield Lawmakers Should Keep Hands Off Home Rule CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 17, 2014. Chicago working families are outraged at the news today that Speaker of the House Michael Madigan and State Senator John Cullerton are considering robbing Chicago of its freedom to set its own minimum wage, by annulling Chicago’s ‘home rule’[Read More…]
Plan to Attend Sertoma Centre’s 3rd Annual Holiday Bazaar on December 5
Tables of Homemade Crafts, Christmas Ornaments, Holiday Decor to Benefit Individuals with Disabilities ALSIP – (ENEWSPF)—November 17, 2014. Sertoma Centre, Inc. Make plans to attend Sertoma’s Holiday Bazaar which will be held on Friday, December 5, 2014 from 9 am –2 pm at 4343 W. 123rd Street in Alsip. This[Read More…]
