NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—October 7, 2015. “I’m continuing to learn about the details of the new Trans-Pacific Partnership, including looking hard at what’s in there to crack down on currency manipulation, which kills American jobs, and to make sure we’re not putting the interests of drug companies ahead of patients and[Read More…]
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AFL-CIO: Working Families Demand GOP Halt Attacks on Financial Reform
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 7, 2015. AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka made the following statement after Hillary Clinton, in a letter to Congress, opposed assaults on financial reform efforts: The AFL-CIO applauds Hillary Clinton for taking a stand against Wall Street’s threats to hold our economy hostage. I agree wholeheartedly with Secretary Clinton[Read More…]
House Speaker Madigan: Gov. Rauner’s Failure to Focus on Budget has Led to Crisis for Countless Families Across Illinois
CHICAGO – -(ENEWSPF)—October 7, 2015. House Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement Wednesday in response to comments made by Gov. Bruce Rauner on the state budget: “As I have stated since January, the number one issue facing the state is the budget deficit. The governor, however, has refused[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Announces Grants for Two Area Colleges
MATTESON—(ENEWSPF)—October 7, 2015. Congresswoman Robin Kelly announced today that Governors State University and Joliet Junior College each received five-year grants to expand programs aimed at strengthening student services and academic support for low-income students. “The federal funds will help keep students on track toward completing their degrees by expanding and[Read More…]
In Letter to House Democrats, Hillary Clinton Urges Against GOP Proposal to Weaken Consumer Watchdog Agency
NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—October 7, 2015. With must-pass legislation looming before Congress to keep the government open and to avoid default, today Hillary Clinton called on House Democrats to stand together in opposition to Republican attempts to weaken important financial reforms in order to defend corporate interests and Wall Street. In a[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Considers Proposal to Ban Arbitration Clauses that Allow Companies to Avoid Accountability to Their Customers
Proposal Would End the Free Pass Companies Use Against Group Lawsuits WASHINGTON, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–October 7, 2015. Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced it is considering proposing rules that would ban consumer financial companies from using “free pass” arbitration clauses to block consumers from suing in groups to obtain[Read More…]
American Muslims for Palestine Presses State Department on Al Aqsa; Syrian Refugee Issues
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF0—October 6, 2015 – The American Muslims for Palestine (AMP), a national education and advocacy organization, along with several other Muslim and policy organizations met today with State Department officials to discuss Israeli threats against Al Aqsa mosque compound and also to request more Syrian refugees be allowed into[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Issues Advice for Consumers Following Experian Breach of T-Mobile Users’ Data
Approximately 15 Million Users Potentially Impacted Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—October 6, 2015. Following reports that an unauthorized party was able to gain access to an Experian server that contained the personal information of more than 15 million T-Mobile users, Attorney General Lisa Madigan today offered consumers tips to guard against potential identity[Read More…]
Massachusetts Man Sentenced to 37 Months in Prison for Trafficking Counterfeit Military Goods
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 6, 2015. A Massachusetts man was sentenced today to 37 months in prison for importing thousands of counterfeit integrated circuits (ICs) from China and Hong Kong and reselling them to U.S. customers, including contractors supplying them to the U.S. Navy for use in nuclear submarines. Assistant Attorney General[Read More…]
Two Sentenced for Roles in Prescription Drug Smuggling Ring
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 6, 2015. The Department of Justice announced today that two Athens, Texas, residents have been sentenced for their role in the smuggling of imitation, unapproved and misbranded prescription drugs from China. Tom Giddens, 57, and Wanda Hollis, 63, were each sentenced to serve 15 months in prison by[Read More…]
