Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2016. Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL) issued the following statement on the mass shooting in Hesston, Kansas yesterday evening: “My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Hesston, Kansas after a shooting rampage yesterday that killed three people and wounded 10 others. This latest incident is yet another[Read More…]
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Senator Bernie Sanders Urges Action After New Report Details Private Prison Profits
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2016 – Sen. Bernie Sanders pressed for action to ban private prisons today following a report that the two largest private prison operators in the United States made a combined $361 million in profits last year. The Corrections Corporation of America, the nation’s largest private prison operator, collected[Read More…]
Reps. Quigley, Gutiérrez, Schakowsky Introduce Fair Day in Court for Kids Act
WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2016. Today, U.S. Representatives Mike Quigley (IL-05), Luis Gutiérrez (IL-04) and Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) introduced the Fair Day in Court for Kids Act, which will ensure that children and vulnerable individuals in immigration proceedings have access to counsel and receive legal orientation about their rights and responsibilities[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth: Our Veterans and All Taxpayers Deserve Transparency from the Watchdogs Created to Protect Them
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2016. Continuing her work to improve government accountability, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) yesterday called for a Congressional hearing to investigate reports that federal Offices of Inspector General (OIGs)—created to protect taxpayers from waste, fraud and abuse—may be withholding their findings from the public and even from lawmakers[Read More…]
City of Jackson, Mississippi Meeting Additional Compliance Measures Related to Lead Exceedance in Water
Jackson, Mississippi–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2016. In June 2015, the Mississippi State Department of Health performed the required sampling for lead and copper. In January 2016, the City was notified by the Mississippi Department of Health that elevated levels of lead exceeding the action level of 15ppb were found in some homes[Read More…]
Jobless Rates Down in 47 States in 2015; Employment-population Ratios Up in 35 States
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 26, 2016. In 2015, annual average unemployment rates decreased in 47 states and the District of Columbia, increased in 2 states, and were unchanged in 1 state, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Employment-population ratios increased in 35 states and the District of Columbia and decreased[Read More…]
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan says EPA’s Clean Power Plan Will Stand and Illinois Must Act
During tele-conference Thursday, AG Madigan explains why federal standard should survive challenge— and Illinois Sierra Club calls for quick action by Gov. Rauner CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2016. Nearly 2,100 people from around Illinois heard Attorney General Lisa Madigan clarify why new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) clean air goals stand on[Read More…]
Feminine Hygiene Products Tainted with Glyphosate, Other Toxic Chemicals
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2016. Feminine care products sold in France may contain “potentially toxic residues,” according to a study conducted by 60 Millions de Consommateurs, a French consumer rights group. The study finds traces of chemicals, such as dioxins and insecticides, in 5 of 11 products tested. A separate analysis conducted[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan: Hang Up on Phony IRS Scams
Phone Scammers Posing as IRS Officials Attempt to Con Illinois Residents Into Sending Money Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—February 26, 2016. In response to a recent increase in consumer complaints, Attorney General Lisa Madigan today alerted Illinois residents to a renewed phone scam in which callers pose as Internal Revenue Service (IRS) officials[Read More…]
BYP100 Chicago Disrupts Police Task Force Meeting Demanding Justice for Rekia Boyd
Image Credit: Kelly Hayes (Twitter) CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2016 – On Thursday, February 25th, the Black Youth Project 100 (BYP100) Chicago Chapter disrupted the Police Task Force meeting calling it a public relations stunt by the Mayor. BYP100 members and allies, Assata’s Daughters and Fearless Leading the Youth (F.L.Y.), made it[Read More…]
