Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 20, 2013 Assistant Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL) wrote to the Acting IRS Commissioner, Daniel Werfel, today asking him to complete the rulemaking process that would restrict what hospitals can charge for services to people without health care coverage and would prohibit hospitals from aggressive pursuit of medical[Read More…]
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Senator Kirk Joins 42 Senators in Bipartisan Letter on OSHA’s Illegal Regulatory Actions
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–December 20, 2013. U.S. Sens. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) and Mike Johanns (R-Neb.) today joined an effort with 40 of their Senate colleagues, from both sides of the aisle, in requesting the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) immediately stop their unlawful regulation of family farms. The senators also direct OSHA[Read More…]
Senate Approves Kirk, Durbin Resolution Condemning Iran’s Continued Persecution of Baha’i Minority
Resolution Calls on Iranian Regime to Release Baha’i Political Prisoners WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–December 20, 2013. The United States Senate today unanimously approved a resolution sponsored by Senators Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) condemning the Iranian regime’s continued persecution of its Baha’i minority. The bipartisan resolution condemns the government of Iran[Read More…]
Federal Court Declares Utah Ban on Marriage for Same-Sex Couples Unconstitutional
SALT LAKE CITY–(ENEWSPF)–December 20, 2013. A federal court today declared that Utah’s ban on marriage for same-sex couples is unconstitutional. The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Utah submitted a “friend of the court” brief in support of a challenge to the law. The challenge to the law[Read More…]
President Obama Honors Outstanding 2013 Math and Science Teachers
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 20, 2013. President Obama today named 102 mathematics and science teachers as recipients of the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. This year’s awardees represent all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Department of Defense Education Activity. The educators will[Read More…]
State Trade and Export Promotion Seminar Held Successfully at GSU
University Park, Illinois—(ENEWSPF)–December 20, 2013 – The Illinois State Trade and Export Promotion (ISTEP) Seminar was held at Governors State University earlier this month. The event was hosted by the SBDC Illinois International Trade Center at Governors State University and the State of Illinois’ Office of Trade and Investment. It[Read More…]
Center for Constitutional Rights Urges Ugandan President Museveni to Reject Anti-Homosexuality Bill
New York –(ENEWSPF)—December 20, 2013. Today, in response to reports that Ugandan lawmakers passed the Anti-Homosexuality Bill, the Center for Constitutional Rights issued the following statement: We stand with our clients Sexual Minorities Uganda and other partners in Uganda who are urging President Museveni to reject the bill passed in[Read More…]
Senator Merkley Introduces Legislation To Clarify Retroactivity Rules For Healthcare
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–December 20, 2013. Today, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley introduced legislation to ensure that Oregonians who try to sign up for health insurance through Cover Oregon can get coverage for the full month of January and any subsidy they are eligible for even if their information is not processed until later[Read More…]
The Netherlands: Victory for Transgender Rights
Surgery Requirement to Change Official Gender Repealed Amsterdam–(ENEWSPF)–December 20, 2013. The law on transgender rights that the Dutch Senate approved on December 18, 2013, is an important step toward equality, Human Rights Watch said today. The new law will allow transgender people to change the gender marker in their official[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, December 20, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 20, 2013. Senate Passes Budget Deal This Tuesday, the Senate voted to end debate on a two-year budget deal and put it up for final passage. On Wednesday, the deal passed the Senate in a 64-36 vote. The bill sets spending levels for 2014 and 2015 and reduces[Read More…]
