Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 5, 2016. Today, Rep. Jan Schakowsky issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s executive actions to address the gun violence epidemic in America: “I thank the President for stepping up and taking action where the Republican Congress has repeatedly refused to do so. Gun violence kills[Read More…]
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American Academy of Pediatrics Supports President Obama’s Efforts to Reduce Gun Violence
Executive Actions unveiled today take needed strides to keep children safe from guns Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)–January 5, 2016. Today, President Barack Obama unveiled a series of new executive actions aimed at preventing gun violence in America, including several ideas that reflect American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) policy and that would protect[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Applauds President Obama’s Executive Actions to Reduce Gun Violence
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 5, 2016. Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL) issued the following statement today after joining President Obama at the White House for the announcement on his Executive Actions to Reduce Gun Violence. “I applaud President Obama’s bold Executive Actions taken today. These policies will have an immediate impact by keeping guns[Read More…]
UK to Debate Petition to Block Donald J. Trump from Entering Country
UK—(ENEWSPF)—January 5, 2016. According to a government announcement made today, the British parliament will formally debate a petition on January 18th from backers wishing to prevent Donald Trump from entering the United Kingdom. The petition, which has gathered over 568,000 signatures to date, was launched after Trump announced his plans[Read More…]
Rep. Gutiérrez Denounces Immigration and Customs Enforcement Home Raids
“They are a cruel reminder of a discredited policy.” Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)–January 5, 2016. On Tuesday, Rep. Luis V. Gutiérrez (D-IL) issued a statement about the news of hundreds of children and adults detained in special deportation raids by ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) conducted in recent days. The raids[Read More…]
Rep. Gutiérrez Supports President Obama on Gun Violence Prevention
“The best remedy for a do-nothing Congress is a do-something President who does what he can under existing law.” Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)–January 5, 2016. On Tuesday, Rep. Luis V. Gutiérrez (D-IL) issued a statement about President Obama’s announcement of a series of executive actions related to curbing gun violence. [Read More…]
As Puerto Rico Debt Crisis Worsens, Chicago Community Demands Federal Government Side With Families, Not Banks
Group Warns State of Illinois, Chicago Public Schools, and City of Chicago Headed Down Same Path Unless Legislators Stand Up to Wall Street Banks and Hedge Funds CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–January 5, 2016. On the eve of Three Kings Day (El Día De Los Reyes), a diverse coalition of groups held a[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Applauds Proposed Executive Actions to Prevent Gun Violence
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–January 5, 2016. Following President Obama’s announcement of a series of executive branch actions to help reduce gun violence, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today applauded the President’s proposal and said additional action is needed at all levels of government to address the epidemic of gun violence plaguing our nation.[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on Common-Sense Gun Safety Reform, Jan. 5, 2016
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 5, 2016 – 11:43 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you, everybody. Please have a seat. Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Mark, I want to thank you for your introduction. I still remember the first time we met, the time we spent[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth Commends President Obama’s Firearm Safety Proposals
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 5, 2016. After President Obama announced a series of steps he is taking to reduce firearm violence throughout the country and help make our communities safer, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) issued the following statement: “Just five minutes after Illinoisans finished their countdowns and rang in the New Year,[Read More…]
