CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–August 14, 2015. A selection of works from Prairie State College (PSC) Photographer of the Year honoree Annabelle Mullennix of Matteson will be on display from Monday, Aug. 17, through Thursday, Sept. 10, during the Annual Photographer of the Year and Student Exhibition in the Christopher Art Gallery on[Read More…]
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky Celebrating the 80th Anniversary of Social Security in Park Ridge
Park Ridge, IL –-(ENEWSPF)–August 14, 2015. Eighty years ago today, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Social Security into law. Rep. Jan Schakowsky will celebrate this special anniversary with seniors and advocates in Park Ridge, IL, where she will issue the following statement: “Social security has been a national treasure for[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and Illinois Mentoring Partnership Launch Mayor’s Mentoring Challenge
Initiative Seeks 1,000 New Mentors for Chicago Youth over the Next Two Years; Corporate Partners Commit 250 Mentors as Down Payment on Goal CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 14, 2015.Mayor Emanuel and the Illinois Mentoring Partnership today announced the Mayor’s Mentoring Challenge (MMC), a two-year initiative seeking 1,000 residents to serve as new mentors[Read More…]
Senator Sanders and Rep. Cummings Ramp Up Investigation of Staggering Drug Price Increases
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 14, 2015 — As a part of their investigation into recent drug price increases, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Primary Health and Aging, Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions and Rep. Elijah E. Cummings (D-Md.), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform,[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Joins Coalition Pressing FDA to Tackle Toxics in E-Cigarettes
As e-cigarette popularity soars, clear standards are needed to protect public health WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—August 14, 2015. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) yesterday joined U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-NM), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Jack Reed (D-RI) and Brian Schatz (D-HI) in calling for clear product[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, Aug. 14, 2015
Washington, DC-(ENEWSPF)–August 14, 2015 Alliance Celebrates Social Security’s 80th Anniversary with More than 40 Events Today Members of the Alliance are hosting more than 40 events today, August 14th, to celebrate and educate the public about the importance of protecting and expanding Social Security on its 80th birthday. Together with[Read More…]
Drug War Enables Police Roadside Sexual Assault
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 14, 2015. By: Sharda Sekaran It’s a story so awful that even though my job involves constantly reading news about drug war atrocities, I avoided this one for days. Charnesia Corley has come forward about an incident that happened to her in June. The 21-yr-old black woman from[Read More…]
UN Human Rights Office Warns Burundi Crisis ‘Spiralling Out of Control’
People demonstrate in Bujumbura against a decision by Burundi’s ruling party to nominate President Pierre Nkurunziza to run for a third term (April 2015). Photo: Desire Nimubona/IRIN GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–14 August 2015 – The situation in Burundi continues to deteriorate amid ongoing killings, arrests and detentions in the latest post-election turmoil to[Read More…]
AFL-CIO: Working Families Deserve Strong Social Security Program
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 14, 2015. Happy Birthday Social Security. On today’s 80th anniversary of Social Security, AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka made the following statement: For those working for a better life, Social Security is an important family income and disability protection program and the cornerstone of our retirement security. The program[Read More…]
Ambient Weather Recalls Weather Radios Due to Fire Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 14, 2015. Recalled Ambient Weather radio Recall Summary Name of product: Ambient Weather radios Hazard: The weather radio’s AC power adapter can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Remedy: View Details Replace Consumer Contact: Ambient Weather toll-free at 877-413-8800 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. MT,[Read More…]
