Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- In his weekly address, President Trump returns to a theme of his, referencing “the disaster known as Obamacare.” The text of the address follows the video. My fellow Americans, Millions of families across our nation are suffering under the disaster known as Obamacare. Traveling throughout our country over[Read More…]
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Tired Of Illinois Press Release Wars: Rauner Must Stop The Bullshit
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- For the sake of the good people of Illinois, all Illinoisans, Governor Rauner must give in. I’m tired of the press release wars. I’m tired of the statements from this or that legislative leader. I’m tired of all of it, and it must end now. Now. Today.[Read More…]
Democrats Should Feel Good About What Happened In #GA06
Commentary By Gary Kopycinski Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Democrats should feel pretty good about what happened in the old GA06, or GA-06, Georgia’s 6th congressional district. Democrat Jon Ossoff lost to Republican Karen Handel. The race was highly touted on the left, right, and center. The race was the most expensive[Read More…]
DeLuca Urges Leaders, Governor to Compromise for Balanced Budget
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- State Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, issued the following statement on Wednesday to urge Gov. Rauner to resume negotiating with the House Democrats on a balanced budget: “Our state has gone far too long without a responsible, balanced budget, which is hurting working families throughout the state. Working[Read More…]
Madigan Says Dems Cooperating With Passage of Rauner-Backed Procurement Reforms
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement Monday after the House voted to pass Senate Bill 8, a package of reforms negotiated by Gov. Bruce Rauner to help streamline acquisition of goods and services, reducing costs to the state. Madigan says passage of the procurement reforms means the Democrats[Read More…]
Myanmar: Interfaith Peace Activists Freed in Amnesty
Immediately release remaining political prisoners, repeal unjust laws YANGON-(ENEWSPF)- Fortify Rights today welcomes the release of interfaith peace activists Mr. Zaw Zaw Latt and Ms. Pwint Phyu Latt from Mandalay prison, where they languished for nearly two years. Fortify Rights and other human rights organizations repeatedly called for their immediate and unconditional[Read More…]
Vermont: Lawmakers Approve Measure Eliminating Penalties For The Adult Use Of Marijuana
Montpelier, VT-(ENEWSPF)- House and Senate lawmakers have approved legislation, Senate Bill 22, to eliminate criminal and civil penalties specific to the adult use and possession of marijuana. The measure amends state law so that the possession of up to one ounce of cannabis and/or the cultivation of up to two mature[Read More…]
Kelly, Chabot Introduce Legislation to Protect Girls’ Access to Education
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Congresswoman Robin Kelly and Congressman Steve Chabot (R-OH), members of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, introduced H.R. 2408, the Protecting Girls Access to Education Act, which ensures that children, specifically young girls, are able to receive an education when displaced by conflicts overseas. “As a mother, the[Read More…]
ACLU Demands Records on Comey Firing
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The American Civil Liberties Union today filed a Freedom of Information Act request with the Justice Department and FBI asking for all records related to President Trump’s dismissal of FBI Director James Comey. “White House interference with any FBI investigation is incompatible with democratic safeguards, and that’s especially[Read More…]
Supreme Court Declines to Hear North Carolina Voting Case
ACLU And SCSJ Challenged Discriminatory Voting Law, SCOTUS Order Is Victory For Voting Rights Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The Supreme Court has declined to review a federal appeals court decision holding that North Carolina’s 2013 election law — which imposed a voter ID requirement, cut a week of early voting, and eliminated[Read More…]
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