CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—July 24, 2015. Cook County Circuit Court Judge Rita Novak ruled today that a law intended to improve two public worker retirement systems violates the Illinois constitution. The ruling is viewed as a major setback for Mayor Rahm Emanuel who has repeatedly said that taxes will need to be raised[Read More…]
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Secretary of State Kerry’s Discussion at the Council on Foreign Relations on Iran, July 24, 2015
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–July 24, 2015 MR HAASS: Well, good morning, and welcome to this special meeting of the Council on Foreign Relations. I’m Richard Haass, CFR’s president, and want to make clear that my welcome includes not just the many of you in this room but to even more of you[Read More…]
Rep. Jan Schakowsky Statement on the 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—June 2, 2015. Sunday, July 26, 2015 is the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement in recognition of the many impacts of this monumental legislation: “I am proud to join in the 25th anniversary celebration of the Americans with Disabilities[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces 311 Enhancements To Boost Services For Veterans
City will track City services provided to veterans CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 24, 2015. Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced the City has enhanced its 311 intake assessment and training process to better identify military veterans and active duty service members, so they more seamlessly can be connected to existing services and resources. “The brave[Read More…]
FCC Grants Approval of AT&T – DIRECTV Transaction
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–July 24, 2015 – Today, the Federal Communications Commission grants – with conditions – approval of the transfer of control of licenses and authorizations from DIRECTV to AT&T Inc. (AT&T). The approval will allow AT&T to acquire DIRECTV and merge the two companies into one combined entity. An Order detailing[Read More…]
After Weeks of Heavy Rain, Durbin, Kirk Lead Illinois Delegation Call for Federal Relief for Illinois Farmers
WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—July 24, 2015. U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Mark Kirk (R-IL) were joined by the entire Illinois Congressional Delegation today sending a letter to President Obama asking him to issue a Secretarial Disaster Declaration from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for Illinois counties impacted by heavy[Read More…]
Durbin, Leahy, Ellison, Cicilline Introduce Bill to Enhance Protections for International Religious Freedom
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—July 24, 2015. U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and U.S. Representatives Keith Ellison (D-MN) and David Cicilline (D-RI) today introduced legislation to enhance protections for refugees and asylum seekers fleeing religious persecution, hold accountable the perpetrators of religious freedom violations, and reauthorize and reform the U.S.[Read More…]
Durbin Fights for Transit Funding Increase in Senate Transportation Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—July 24, 2015. During the Senate’s negotiations on a long-term reauthorization of federal surface transportation programs, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) fought aggressively for robust funding for bus and rail transit program that provide services to communities across Illinois. Durbin worked to secure as much as $600 million[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth Helps Introduce Legislation to Prevent Discrimination of LGBT Americans
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 24, 2015. Today, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) joined Congressman David Cicilline (RI-01) to introduce the Equality Act, legislation to ban discrimination against LGBT individuals in public accommodations, housing, employment, and many other areas. “It is crucial that we build upon the victories we saw for LGBT Americans last[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Statement on Jeb Bush’s Plan to Gut Medicare
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 24, 2015. The following statement was issued by Jane Lang, Vice President of the New Hampshire Alliance for Retired Americans, regarding Jeb Bush’s plan to gut Medicare “Jeb Bush has declared war on seniors. “By going after their earned Medicare benefits, he is putting our health and economic[Read More…]
