“Women stopped this bill in its tracks” Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 28, 2017. In a tremendous victory for women’s health, the Senate failed to pass Trumpcare. The bill was defeated by a bipartisan vote, with every Senate Democrat voting against the bill as well as Republican Senators Collins (R-ME), McCain (R-AZ) and[Read More…]
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Statement from IL Speaker Madigan on Education Funding Reform Bill
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement Friday: “First and foremost, it is the sincere belief of House Democrats that Governor Rauner should sign the education funding reform bill currently on his desk. Should he continue to create chaos and attempt to pit one student against[Read More…]
Officials Release Latest Details of Strikes Against ISIS in Syria, Iraq, July 28, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–July 28, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 21 strikes consisting of 25 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of yesterday’s strikes, noting that assessments of results are[Read More…]
House Votes to Approve Trump’s Destructive Border Wall, Bulldoze Wildlife Refuges
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–July 28, 2017. The House of Representatives yesterday approved the Trump administration’s $1.6 billion budget request to expand the U.S.-Mexico border wall, ignoring threats to protected wildlife refuges and border communities. Republicans bundled the funding with defense and veterans spending bills in a bid to ensure passage. Work could begin[Read More…]
People’s Action: Statement on Health Care Victory Led by Everyday People
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—July 28, 2017. LeeAnn Hall, co-director of People’s Action, gave this statement Friday after the defeat in the U.S. Senate of the effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act and dismantle Medicaid: “Today is ‘Victory Friday’ for all those threatened for months with the impending loss of access to the[Read More…]
Drug Policy Alliance to Host 2017 International Drug Policy Reform Conference in Atlanta, October 11– 14
Michelle Alexander Will Join More than 1,500 Experts & Advocates from over 80 Countries for the Premier Conference on Ending the Global Drug War NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—July 28, 2017. How will the Trump Administration impact drug policies in America? What will happen with states that have legalized marijuana and those that[Read More…]
ACLU Comment on Defeat of Senate Health Care Repeal
WASHINGTON —(ENEWSPF)–July 28, 2017. The Senate today rejected the Health Care Freedom Act, a bill to repeal key provisions of the Affordable Care Act and block patients from care at Planned Parenthood. Republican Senators Susan Collins, John McCain, and Lisa Murkowski joined Democrats in opposing the legislation. Faiz Shakir, national[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Joins Coalition Urging Congress to Protect Transgender Service Members
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—July 28, 2017. In a letter to the House and Senate Armed Services Committees, Attorney General Lisa Madigan and attorneys general from 17 states and the District of Columbia today voiced opposition to the recently announced ban on transgender people serving in the Armed Forces. In response to the[Read More…]
Indivisible Chicago: Grassroots Efforts by Americans Across the Country Help Kill “Skinny Repeal” of the Affordable Care Act
Our Lives are On the Line rally at Federal Plaza, Saturday July 29th, 1 p.m. to will celebrate victory and show support for the Affordable Care Act. CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—July 28, 2017 “This victory for health care advocates, including Indivisible groups across the country, is a testament to the power of the[Read More…]
GSU School of Extended Learning Partners with Area Chambers and Business for Two Workshops on August 18 & 25
University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 28, 2017. Governors State University’s (GSU) School of Extended Learning, in partnership with Robinson Engineering, Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce, and Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce, will present two workshops: Increase Your Revenue with Strategic Planning on Friday, August 18 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.[Read More…]
