Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 30, 2014. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in the Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. case today. The Court decided that closely-held, for-profit corporations can deny their employees access to contraceptives based on the corporations’ religious objections. Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the decision: I[Read More…]
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Statement by Rep. Jan Schakowsky on Supreme Court Decision on Harris v. Quinn
Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—June 30, 2014. Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a narrow 5-4 decision in Harris v. Quinn that eliminates “fair share” fee arrangements for Illinois home healthcare workers. The decision does not affect those arrangements for other public employees such as teachers, hospital nurses or clerical workers. Under “fair[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Cuts State Budget, June 30, 2014
Uses Veto Authority to Reduce Budget by $250 Million; Orders Sale of Nearly Half of State’s Airplanes CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2014. Governor Quinn today cut Illinois’ Fiscal Year 2015 state budget, zeroing out $250 million for renovations of the state Capitol. In addition, as part of his ongoing budget review, the[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Statement on Hobby Lobby Decision
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on the case of Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc.: “Healthcare is a human right, and the Affordable Care Act is meant to give all Americans access to decent, affordable healthcare. “That means[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Statement on Harris v. Quinn Decision
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on the case of Harris v. Quinn: “Today’s 5-4 decision by the Supreme Court is disappointing. “There are thousands of workers who care for our seniors and people with disabilities in Illinois, and[Read More…]
Musical at FCC Portrays Battle Between Telecom Fat Cats and People Over the Internet. Will it be Reclassified as a Public Utility With Equal Access for All?
“Which Side Are You On, Tom?” Focuses on FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler and Battle Over Net Neutrality. Will be Performed Noon on Tuesday, July 1 at FCC Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2014. Advocates for an open Internet free of discrimination are putting on a musical at the FCC headquarters, 445 12th St., SW, on Tuesday,[Read More…]
U.S. Supreme Court Lets Private Companies Deny Birth Control Coverage to Employees
Setting a dangerous precedent, nation’s highest court allows bosses to discriminate against employees’ health care coverage based solely on personal, religious views Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2014. In a 5-to-4 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling today allowing private companies to deny their employees insurance coverage for birth control under[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel And Senator Durbin Unveil New Mezzanine At Clark-Division CTA Station Opening
First Major Renovation of Clark/Division Red Line Station Since 1943 Renovation Work on Historic Section to Continue CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Senator Dick Durbin opened today the newly constructed mezzanine at the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Clark/Division Red Line Station, more than two months ahead of schedule,[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Releases Congressional Report on Gun Violence
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—June 30, 2014. Congresswoman Robin Kelly today released the 2014 Kelly Report on Gun Violence in America, the first-ever Congressional analysis of the nation’s gun violence epidemic that offers a blueprint for ending the crisis. The Kelly Report brings together members of Congress, academics and gun reform advocates to examine[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of June 30, 2014
Help the St. Irenaeus Community Garden win a $15,000 grant. See below.. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 30, 2014. The Village of Park Forest has scheduled a full slate of events for the 4th of July holiday celebration. The event will begin with a parade that will starts at 6[Read More…]
