Chicago, IL.—(ENEWSPF)–July 9, 2015–The child care crisis continues to mount into epic proportions. The Department of Human Services (DHS) published new guidelines for working families leaving over ninety percent ineligible to qualify for the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP.) Over 200 low-income working families, who would typically qualify, are being[Read More…]
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, 47 States and D.C. Take Action Against JPMorgan Chase for Selling Bad Credit Card Debt and Robo-Signing Court Documents
Chase Ordered to Overhaul Debt Sales and Halt Collections on 528,000 Consumers’ Accounts WASHINGTON, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)—July 9, 2015. Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Attorneys General in 47 states and the District of Columbia took action against JPMorgan Chase for selling bad credit card debt and illegally robo-signing court documents.[Read More…]
CDC Versus Ebola: The Road to Zero
CDC responders describe the battle against Ebola in multimedia report Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–July 9, 2015. The Ebola epidemic that began in West Africa in early 2014 continues today. With more than 27,000 reported Ebola cases and more than 11,000 deaths, the scope has been unprecedented. Equally extraordinary is the scale and[Read More…]
The Responsible Budget Coalition: Temporary Budget Fails to Fund Critical Services
Springfield, IL –(ENEWSPF)—July 9, 2015. The Responsible Budget Coalition released the following statement in response to the General Assembly’s anticipated passage of a one-month budget measure: The one-month budget measure fails to provide the stability that service providers, businesses, families, communities, and our economy need to prosper. The proposal fails[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of July 6, 2015
70,000 people packed Soldier Field in Chicago for each night of the final “Grateful Dead” concerts. (Photo: Shawn Carroll) More pictures from the Grateful Dead concert here. Join us on Facebook! Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 6, 2015. To honor the men and women who have answered the call to serve our[Read More…]
Momentum Builds Toward August 29th March on City Hall for Community Control of the Police
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—July 9, 2015. Prominent ministers, labor organizations, and national figures in the movement against police crimes are joining the call to march on Chicago City Hall on August 29th. In August, the Black Lives Matter movement will mark the anniversary of the police murder of Mike Brown in Ferguson, Missouri.[Read More…]
Naturopathic Doctors and Patients File Class Action Lawsuit Against Health Net Plan of Oregon and Ash Networks
Lawsuit Cites Unlawful and Discriminatory Practices that Limit Access to Benefits PORTLAND, ORE.—(ENEWSPF)–July 7, 2015 – Today, the Oregon Association of Naturopathic Physicians (OANP) filed a class action lawsuit in federal court against Health Net Health Plan of Oregon, Inc. (Health Net) and their contracted benefits provider American Specialty Health[Read More…]
New Report Examines Issues, Strategies for Dealing with Urban Flooding in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, IL –(ENEWSPF)–July 7, 2015. The prevalence and costs associated with urban flooding in Illinois, along with strategies and recommendations for minimizing damage to property from urban flooding are examined in a new report published by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). The IDNR prepared the report, in collaboration[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama and General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong of Vietnam
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 7, 2015 – 12:32 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: As you heard, I got an invitation to Vietnam. And I think this is indicative of the remarkable progress that’s taken place in the relationship between our two countries over the last 20 years. I want to welcome General Secretary[Read More…]
Readout of President Obama’s Call with Prime Minister Tsipras of Greece, July 7, 2015
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 7, 2015 President Obama spoke this morning with Prime Minister Tsipras of Greece. The President received an update from Prime Minister Tsipras on his ideas for a path forward between Greece and its creditors. The President reiterated that it is in everyone’s interest that Greece and its creditors[Read More…]
