“We need to see the same level of commitment from House and Senate Leadership, the White House, and the continued push of the American people to move us to action and compromise on immigration reform.” Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 13, 2013. Yesterday, Representative Luis V. Gutiérrez (D-IL) voted for the bipartisan budget[Read More…]
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Statement by the White House Press Secretary on Iowa Expanding Medicaid Under the Affordable Care Act
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 12, 2013. Today’s announcement by Governor Branstad is great news for the thousands of Iowans who will now have access to quality, affordable health insurance coverage thanks to the Affordable Care Act. Iowa joins a growing number of states – led by both Republican and Democratic governors —[Read More…]
Congresswoman Kelly Votes to Pass Bipartisan House Budget
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 12, 2013. Congresswoman Robin Kelly issued the following statement on voting to pass the bipartisan House budget: “Today I voted to pass the House budget, because I believe it makes positive steps in the right direction by providing relief from the sequester’s across-the-board spending cuts. This bipartisan agreement[Read More…]
DeLuca Introduces Bill to Return Tax Dollars to Local Communities
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- State Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, chairman of the House Cities and Villages Committee and former mayor of Chicago Heights, recently introduced legislation to return more state income tax revenue to local communities. “Families and local businesses continue to struggle to make ends meet,” said[Read More…]
University of Oregon Makes Kiplinger’s List for Top Values in Public Higher Ed
UO’s Deady Hall EUGENE, Oregon—(ENEWSWPF)–December 12, 2013 – The University of Oregon has been rated as one of the 100 best values in public colleges and universities for 2014 by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine. The UO is No. 100 on the new list, which takes into account each of the[Read More…]
The Cure for the Cold Weather is a Warm Heart
Byron is pleased with his new winter coat. Your generosity will make a difference for Byron and make you feel all warm inside, too. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Alsip, IL-(ENEWSPF)- With the cold weather upon us, Sertoma Centre, Inc. wants to make sure that the more than 725 individuals we serve with[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Extends Tax Filing and Payment Deadlines for Businesses and Individuals Impacted by Tornadoes
Deadlines Pushed to May 13, 2014 CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 12, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that residents affected by the Nov. 17 tornadoes will now have until May 31, 2014 to file any tax returns due on or after Nov. 15. The announcement is part of Governor Quinn’s commitment to help[Read More…]
Representative Robin Kelly Applauds Indiana Board for Endorsing Illiana Expressway
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 12, 2013. Congresswoman Robin Kelly today applauded members of the Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission for voting in favor of the Illiana Expressway, a 47-mile expressway connecting I-55 in Illinois to I-65 in Indiana. “The expressway has cleared another essential hurdle,” Kelly said. “Thanks to the foresight of[Read More…]
University of Oregon Lands Long Term Agreement to Host NCAA Track
The University of Oregon’s Historic Hayward Field will be the home of the NCAA Track and Field Championships for each of the next eight years. EUGENE, Oregon –(ENEWSPF)–December 12, 2013. The University of Oregon’s Historic Hayward Field will be the home of the NCAA Track and Field Championships for each[Read More…]
San Francisco Advocate Honored For Fighting Tobacco-Related Disease In The LGBT Community
Legacy® Announces 2013 Community Activist Award Recipient, Bob Gordon Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 12, 2013. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) people smoke cigarettes at rates nearly 70 percent higher than the general population. Legacy® has long worked to raise awareness of the high prevalence of tobacco use within these communities, highlighting[Read More…]
