Washington D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 27, 2011. As sources suggest that Democrats on the Super Committee are proposing $400 billion in cuts to Medicare—$200 billion in cuts to benefits, and $200 billion in cuts to providers, the Center for American Progress released a package of reforms to modernize the health care payment and[Read More…]
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House Budget Cuts Eliminated Nearly 400,000 American Jobs
Washington, D.C–(ENEWSPF)–October 27, 2011. Today, a new report released by the Center for American Progress documents that budget cuts insisted on last spring by the U.S. House of Representatives cost the American economy nearly 400,000 jobs. The analysis tracks the impact those reductions had on employment in three specific areas[Read More…]
SLDN Files Landmark Litigation on Behalf of Married Gay and Lesbian Service Members, Veterans
Case Challenges Constitutionality of Defense of Marriage Act, Other Statutes Preventing Equal Benefits and Family Support Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 27, 2011. Today, Servicemembers Legal Defense Network (SLDN) announced the filing of landmark federal litigation, suing U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta, and Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric[Read More…]
Testimony Before the House Foreign Affairs Committee by Secretary of State Clinton on Afghanistan and Pakistan
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 27, 2011. SECRETARY CLINTON: Thank you very much, Madam Chairwoman, and to Ranking Member Berman and to the members of the committee, I appreciate this opportunity once again to appear before you. I want to start by recognizing the concerns that many of you have about Afghanistan[Read More…]
Illinois Department of Labor Issues Safety Tips for Haunted House Enthusiasts
Department Encouraging Residents to Wear Bright Clothing, Follow Safety Rules CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 27, 2011. As thousands of families and trick-or-treaters celebrate Halloween, the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) recommends safety tips for those venturing into local haunted houses. “We want to make sure that individuals, who bravely enjoy a good scare[Read More…]
Illinois Announces Open Enrollment for Home Heating Assistance
All Illinoisans Eligible for LIHEAP Program Can Apply Beginning Nov. 1 SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–October 27, 2011. The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s Office of Energy Assistance today announced that anyone eligible to receive winter heating assistance through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) can apply beginning on Nov.[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Honors Volunteers for Working to Improve Their Communities
Twenty-Eight Groups Recognized with Governor’s Home Town Awards; Mascoutah Little Indians Youth Football Program Takes Governor’s Cup SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–October 27, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn yesterday recognized 28 outstanding volunteer groups from throughout Illinois with Governor’s Home Town Awards (GHTA). The GHTA recognizes volunteers for their work to improve their communities. The[Read More…]
Forum Calls On Congress and Administration to End Racial Profiling
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–October 27, 2011. More than 50 policy experts, and others across the country via live stream and Twitter, joined Rep. Keith Ellison (D-Minn.) and the ACLU Washington Legislative Office for a discussion today about the desperate need for Congress and the Obama Administration to end racial profiling in law enforcement.[Read More…]
Howard University Alumni, Students, Faculty Will Join With Occupy Movement in March to Chamber of Commerce for Jobs, Justice on Friday, Oct. 28
March from Historic Howard University through Heart of DC Seen As Adding More “Chocolate” to the Occupy Movement – Starting Time: Friday, October 28, 2011, 5pm Washington D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—October 27, 2011. On Friday, October 28th Howard University alumni, students, faculty and supporters plan to lead what they describe as a March[Read More…]
Thousands of #OccupyWallStreet Protesters to Barrage Bank CEO’s With 6,000 Angry Letters From the 99% on Friday, Oct. 28
THEY’VE GOT MAIL! NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–October 27, 2011. WHAT: Mass march to deliver 6,000 letters from the 99% to the 1% WHEN: 1pm, Friday, October 28 WHERE: Meet-up at Bryant Park (6th Ave. & 42nd St.), march to Bank of America headquarters, Morgan Stanley headquarters, Wells Fargo headquarters, Citigroup headquarters,[Read More…]
