CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2016. The vice president of a Chicago real estate firm pleaded guilty today to lying to a bank about a public financing note that was issued for the redevelopment of a former Goldblatt’s Department Store in the city’s Uptown neighborhood. CAROLINE WALTERS, the vice president and[Read More…]
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Five Chicago Men Arrested in Connection with Violent Kidnapping
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2016. Five men have been arrested on kidnapping charges for allegedly abducting a Berwyn man in broad daylight and holding him for ransom in a North Side auto body shop. The kidnapping went awry after the abductors realized they had snatched the wrong man, according to a[Read More…]
Senator Elizabeth Warren: Fix Rigged Justice System, Reject GOP Proposals to Shield Corporate Criminals From Prosecution (Video)
“I Promise You the American People Are Watching – And They Will Remember” https://youtu.be/1W2CCPa6V40 Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2016. In remarks on the Senate floor Wednesday morning, Senator Elizabeth Warren spoke about the rigged system of justice for corporate lawbreakers and raised concerns about two Republican proposals that would[Read More…]
Rep. Gutiérrez Speaks About Raids and Central American Refugees on Floor of the House (Video)
“I can honestly say that I have not seen such fear and anxiety in immigrant communities” Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2016. On Wednesday, Rep. Luis V. Gutiérrez (D-IL) spoke during the Morning Hour on the floor of the House of Representatives (approx. 10 am ET) about Central American refugees and immigration[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Says ‘FACT Act’ Harms Victims of Asbestos-Related Disease
Senator says House-passed legislation would hurt asbestos victims and slow down asbestos claims process WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2016. At a hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today said that legislation – the Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act – passed by the House of[Read More…]
With Bipartisan Congressional Coalition, Congresswoman Duckworth Stands Up For America’s Steel and Iron Industries
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2016. In a letter sent to President Obama this morning, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) joined a bipartisan coalition of 22 U.S. Representatives in standing up for our nation’s iron mining and steel industries. The letter called on the President to explore every option to ensure the survival[Read More…]
AARP and AARP Foundation Kick Off ‘29 Days of Action’ to Fight Senior Hunger
Senior Hunger Month-29 Days of Action — Paul Bradbury/Getty Images Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2016. AARP and AARP Foundation are teaming up this February to urge people to take action against senior hunger. Throughout the month, ‘29 Days of Action’ (www.aarp.org/29DaysofAction) will encourage people to take simple actions to help[Read More…]
Dr. Califf, FDA Top Officials Call for Sweeping Review of Agency Opioids Policies
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2016. In response to the opioid abuse epidemic, today Dr. Robert Califf, the FDA’s Deputy Commissioner for Medical Products and Tobacco, along with other FDA leaders, called for a far-reaching action plan to reassess the agency’s approach to opioid medications. The plan will focus on policies[Read More…]
Hillary Clinton Agrees with Secretary Powell, Urges Release of Personal Emails That Have Been Wrongly Deemed ‘Classified’
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2016. According to a new report Thursday, the State Department Inspector General has determined that work-related emails sent on personal accounts belonging to former Secretary of State Colin Powell and to senior aides to former Secretary Condoleezza Rice contain classified national security information. This conclusion — which was[Read More…]
Dollar General Recalls Construction Truck Toy Vehicles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Dollar General remote control toy excavator Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2016 Recall Summary Name of product: Toy trucks Hazard: The toy truck’s remote control can short circuit, causing it to overheat and posing fire and burn hazards. Remedy: View Details Refund Consumer Contact: Dollar General at 800-678-9258 from 8 a.m. to[Read More…]
