Groups Send Letter Urging Congress to Avoid Repeating Draconian Measures of the 1980s; Letter Decries “step backward toward ineffective policy” Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 8, 2016. Today, close to 100 groups from the civil rights, criminal justice, public health, and faith communities – including the ACLU, Drug Policy Alliance, United Methodist Church,[Read More…]
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House Speaker Michael Madigan: Governor Rauner Chooses Office Supplies over Life-Saving Services in Temporary Budget
House Democrats committed to compromise, but question Rauner’s refusal to fund vital needs SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –(ENEWSPF)–June 8, 2016. House Speaker Michael Madigan released a statement following Gov. Bruce Rauner’s press conference Wednesday on the state budget: “While Governor Rauner continues his campaign-style tour, laden with personal attacks against those with[Read More…]
Nature Made® Recalls Various Products Because of Possible Health Risk
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–June 8, 2016. Pharmavite LLC is recalling specific lots of Nature Made® products detailed in the chart below due to possible Salmonella or Staphylococcus aureus contamination. We are initiating this recall out of an abundance of caution to protect public health. Pharmavite is working closely with the FDA[Read More…]
Windy City Times Publishes LGBT Visitor’s Guide to Chicago and Illinois
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 8, 2016. Visitors to Chicago have a new guide to help navigate LGBTQ and mainstream events and places to see: The OUT! Guide: Chicago’s LGBTQ Visitor’s Guide is now available. The 124-page guide, published by Windy City Times, includes a section on things to do outside of the city, from[Read More…]
Chicago’s South Loop Farmers Market Opens June 16
Located at historic church, featuring music, children’s activities and more CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–June 8, 2016. The South Loop Farmers Market, a unique sustainable-foods marketplace that features a partnership with McCormick Place, opens June 16 on the grounds of the National Historic Landmark Second Presbyterian Church, 1936 S. Michigan Ave., 4-8 p.m. every Thursday through Sept. 29. The South Loop Farmers Market[Read More…]
California Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Attempting to Join ISIL
CALIFORNIA–(ENEWSPF)–June 7, 2016. Nicholas Michael Teausant, 22, of Acampo, California, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge John A. Mendez of the Eastern District of California to 12 years in prison for attempting to provide material support to Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), a designated foreign terrorist[Read More…]
Joint Statement: The United States and India: Enduring Global Partners in the 21st Century
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 7, 2016 1) The Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi and the President of the United States of America Barack Obama met today in the White House during an official working visit of Prime Minister Modi to the United States. Marking their third major bilateral summit, the leaders[Read More…]
Republican Senator Mark Kirk No Longer Supports Donald Trump for President
Democratic challenger Tammy Duckworth’s campaign asks Kirk, “what took so long.” Senator Mark Kirk Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 7, 2016. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Illinois) announced today that he “cannot and will not support” Donald Trump as the GOP’s nominee for president. Senator Kirk is withdrawing his support for Trump as a result[Read More…]
Senators Warren and Lee Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Graduate Students Build Retirement Savings
Washington, DC —(ENEWSPF)–June 7, 2016. United States Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Mike Lee (R-Utah) introduced the Graduate Student Savings Act of 2016, which would allow funds from a graduate student’s stipend or fellowship to be deposited into an Individual Retirement Account (IRA). While fellowship or stipend funding currently[Read More…]
Most U.S. Counties Could Gain $1M in Annual Health Benefits From a Power Plant Carbon Standard
Boston, MA –(ENEWSPF)–June 7, 2016. Nearly all U.S. regions stand to gain economic benefits from power plant carbon standards that set moderately stringent emission targets and allow a high level of compliance flexibility, according to a new study by scientists from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Syracuse University,[Read More…]
