Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 1, 2013. Today as Secretary of Energy Steven Chu announced his resignation, the Center for American Progress released the following statement from CAP Distinguished Senior Fellow Carol M. Browner, former EPA Administrator and former director of the White House office of Energy and Climate Change Policy: Steven Chu[Read More…]
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ACLU: Obama Administration Issues Proposed Contraception Rule
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 1, 2013. The ACLU applauds the Obama administration for its continued commitment to ensuring women have access to affordable birth control. Today, the Department of Health and Human Services released a proposed rule implementing the requirement that insurance plans cover contraception. “The bottom line is that the administration continues[Read More…]
Planned Parenthood Hails President’s Commitment to Protecting Medicaid Coverage for Women and Families
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2013. Planned Parenthood Federation of America President Cecile Richards released this statement following comments today by President Obama’s senior economic advisor, Gene Sperling, that the president will not support any cuts to the Medicaid program: “This is welcome news for the millions of hardworking women and families[Read More…]
Center for American Progress Economist Heather Boushey on January Jobs Report
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 1, 2013. Today, Heather Boushey, Senior Economist at the Center for American Progress, had the following reaction to the announcement of January’s employment figures: There are more encouraging data from the job market as employers reported adding 157,000 jobs in January, on top of large upward revisions in[Read More…]
At Rich East, Rockets Fly
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Commentary To think it was nary a year ago that a whiff of a rumor circulated that Rich East High School might be closing. The rumors originated with a poorly-worded letter from board member Cheryl Coleman to constituents that brought hundreds of concerned parents and students dressed in[Read More…]
ACLU Responds to President Obama’s Immigration Announcement
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–January 29, 2013. “The President’s plan to work with Congress on a roadmap to citizenship is a clear indication that addressing our country’s immigration problems is a top priority of his second term,” said Anthony D. Romero, Executive Director of the ACLU. “While there are components of the Senate plan[Read More…]
NRDC: Sandy Relief Helps Victims Recover, But Also Impedes Protection of Oceans and Lands
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–January 29, 2013 – The U.S. Senate yesterday approved a $50 billion Hurricane Sandy relief bill already passed by the U.S. House, sending the measure to the President for his signature. Scott Slesinger, legislative director for the Natural Resources Defense Council, issued this statement: “This bill will help tens of[Read More…]
ACLU Urges Congress to Pass Paycheck Fairness Act
Bill Ensures Women Would Receive Equal Pay for Equal Work WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–January 29, 2013. On the fourth anniversary of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, the American Civil Liberties Union is urging members of Congress to support and pass the Paycheck Fairness Act (S. 84/H.R. 377) – the next step in[Read More…]
Park Forest Mayor & Mrs. Ostenburg Endorse Robin Kelly for Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District
Democratic Primary Election to be Held on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 29, 2013. On Tuesday, February 26, several individuals will be listed on the ballot in the Democratic Primary Election to succeed former Congressman Jesse L. Jackson Jr. as U.S. Representative from Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District. I[Read More…]
Senators Trotter, Raoul, Hunter Endorse Kelly for Congress
Matteson, IL–(ENEWSPF)–January 29, 2013. A group of three state Senators including Senator Donne Trotter, who was a candidate for the Second Congressional district, today endorsed Robin Kelly for Congress. In addition to Senator Trotter, Senator Kwame Raoul, and Majority Whip Mattie Hunter also endorsed the campaign today. “Robin Kelly is[Read More…]
