WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—March 28, 2014. Congresswoman Robin Kelly issued the following statement yesterday in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s unanimous ruling in United States v. Castleman that federal law prohibits convicted domestic abusers from possessing guns: “I applaud the Supreme Court for taking a stand for domestic violence victims in[Read More…]
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Statement by Attorney General Eric Holder on Federal Recognition of Same-Sex Marriages in Michigan, March 28, 2014
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—March 28, 2014. Attorney General Eric Holder issued the following statement today on the status of same-sex marriages performed in the state of Michigan: “I have determined that the same-sex marriages performed last Saturday in Michigan will be recognized by the federal government. These families will be eligible for[Read More…]
Chicago Environmental Groups to Rally in Response to BP Oil Spill in Lake Michigan on March 28
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—March 28, 2014. Monday afternoon, an estimated 500 gallons of oil from the tar sands in Alberta, Canada, leaked into Lake Michigan, poisoning the source of drinking water for 7 million people in and around Chicago. The BP Refinery on the lake’s shore has admitted responsibility, but has yet to[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Statement Following Senate Hearing on Student Loans, March 27, 2014
Says his Student Loan Borrower Bill of Rights would give help to millions of borrowers right now WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 27, 2014. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today submitted a statement for a hearing of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions on the federal student loan program and[Read More…]
Statement by Rep. Jan Schakowsky on NLRB Ruling Declaring Northwestern Football Players’ Right to Unionize
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 27, 2014. Yesterday, a National Labor Relations Board regional director ruled that Northwestern University football players are employees of the University and have the right to form a union and bargain collectively. Rep. Jan Schakowsky issued the following statement on this matter: “I am pleased with the NLRB[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Visits Carl Von Linné Elementary School to Discuss Comprehensive Tax Reform Plan to Properly Fund Schools
Governor’s Budget Plan Raises Classroom Investment by $6 Billion Over Five Years—Largest in State History CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 27, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today visited Carl von Linné Elementary School in Chicago and discussed his fiscal year 2015 budget proposal and five-year blueprint to raise state investment in the classroom to its[Read More…]
Deputy Attorney General James M. Cole Delivers Remarks at the Community Relations Service Transgender Law Enforcement Training Launch
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—March 27, 2014. I am proud to be here to help launch the Community Relations Service’s Transgender Law Enforcement Training, which we will debut in just a few minutes. I want to thank CRS Director Grande Lum for your leadership on this issue, as well as the other community[Read More…]
Readout of President Obama’s Call with Health Care Navigators Announcing that 6 Million Americans Have Signed Up for Health Insurance
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—March 27, 2014. This afternoon, while traveling in Italy, President Obama convened a conference call with health care navigators and volunteers helping with enrollment efforts and announced that more than 6 million Americans have signed up for private health insurance plans through the federal and state Marketplaces since[Read More…]
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly’s Offices Accepting Submissions for Congressional Art Competition
Matteson, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 27, 2014. High school students participating in Congresswoman Robin Kelly’s annual Congressional Art Competition may submit their artwork by appointment at one of her three district offices, April 14 through April 19, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Matteson Chicago Kankakee 600 Holiday Plaza Drive 1000 E.[Read More…]
Former Miss Kentucky Joins Southerners for the Freedom to Marry
New York–(ENEWSPF)–March 27, 2014. Yesterday Freedom to Marry announced that former Miss Kentucky Djuan Trent has joined the $1 million public education campaign Southerners for the Freedom to Marry as its newest honorary co-chair. The campaign launched in Atlanta last month with 15 partner organizations, including the Fairness Campaign of Kentucky, to[Read More…]
