Innovative Hub Will Keep Illinois at the Cutting Edge of Advanced Manufacturing, Create 21st Century Jobs CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 13, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today was joined by officials from the University of Illinois and UI LABS to launch the Illinois Manufacturing Lab (IML) – a key initiative to increase the competitiveness,[Read More…]
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Couple Brings Community’s Youth Back to Baseball
Al and Mary Kay Joens with son A.J. (Photo: http://robinkelly.house.gov/) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- For eight years, Al and Mary Kay Joens lived quietly in the south suburban community of Park Forest. Then they became involved in youth baseball. Today, they can’t go to the grocery store without running into an[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly to Host Affordable Care Act Information and Enrollment Event on December 17
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 13, 2013. Congresswoman Robin Kelly will host an Affordable Care Act information and enrollment event on Tuesday, December 17 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at DA’s Deli and Dining, 18348 Pulaski Ave., Country Club Hills. The event is free and open to the public. Participants should bring a[Read More…]
2013 GSU Lincoln Laureate Honored
Dr. Elaine P. Maimon, President of GSU congratulates Ricca Louissaint, GSU Student Laureate of the Lincoln Academy of Illinois. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Each year an outstanding senior from each of the four-year degree granting institutions of higher learning in Illinois is named a Student Laureate of The Lincoln[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth’s Statement on Budget Deal
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 13, 2013. Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) released the following statement on her vote for the budget conference committee deal. “I am pleased that a bipartisan agreement was reached on a budget that will keep our government running,” said Duckworth. “This agreement allows our nation to move forward, reduce[Read More…]
Administration Takes Steps to Ensure Americans Signing Up Through the Marketplace have Coverage and Access to the Care They Need on January 1
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 13, 2013. Today, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced additional steps to help ensure consumers who are seeking health insurance through the Health Insurance Marketplace smoothly transition to coverage that best fits their needs. HHS continues to look for additional steps to[Read More…]
Happy Holidivvy, Chicago!
Candy Cane Bike Rides the Streets for the Holiday Season CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 13, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced today that Divvy, Chicago’s bike share system, will be releasing a special bike into its 300 station transit system to celebrate the holiday season. The bike, dubbed HoliDivvy, is wrapped in a candy[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Introduces Legislation to Ensure All Foreign Medical Schools are Held to Same Standards
Investigation by Bloomberg Markets revealed offshore loophole that for-profit colleges have been exploiting to access additional federal funding WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 13, 2013. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today introduced legislation that would close a loophole that has given special treatment to a small number of medical schools in the Caribbean[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, December 13, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 13, 2013. Budget Agreement Averts a Shutdown, but More Work Remains On Thursday, the House voted 332-94 to approve a two-year budget deal crafted by Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) and Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI). The legislation won the support of 169 Republicans as well as 163 Democrats, and[Read More…]
Statement by Representative Jan Schakowsky on the Budget Deal
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)–December 13, 2013 – Representative Jan Schakowsky released the following statement yesterday on her vote against the budget deal: “Budgets are about priorities and those priorities must reflect the realities that are facing individuals, families and businesses around the country. Even though I support the three month SGR fix[Read More…]
