Month: February 2017

University of Chicago/Harvard University Study Points to Importance of Subsidy Structure in Affordable Care Act

Photo Source: Stockphoto.com CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2017 By Tina Cormier One of the challenges for Congressional Republicans looking to replace the Affordable Care Act is how to address federal subsidies, which millions of Americans use to pay for health insurance. In a new study, economists at the University of Chicago and[Read More…]

UN Migration Agency Reports Surge in Displacement from Mosul as Fighting Intensifies

A baby displaced by the conflict in Mosul, shelter at the Qayara emergency site, in Ninewa governorate, Iraq. Photo: IOM/Hala Jaber GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–28 February 2017 – The United Nations migration agency today reported thousands of new arrivals at Iraqi sites for the internally displaced persons (IDPs) fleeing Mosul’s western sector where[Read More…]

Operation Inherent Resolve: U.S., Coalition Strikes Continue Against ISIS in Syria, Iraq, February 28, 2017

SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of the latest strikes, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports. Strikes in[Read More…]

Governor Rauner Announces Medicaid Managed Care Reboot

Goal of program is to offer enhanced care at sustainable costs, cover more beneficiaries, strengthen quality control and improve coordination of services CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2017.  Governor Bruce Rauner, joined by Illinois Healthcare and Family Services Director Felicia Norwood and Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Director George Sheldon,[Read More…]

Advocates Push Crucial Legislation to Seal Past Marijuana Possession Convictions

Sealing Records for Low-Level Marijuana Offenses Could Help Prevent Deportations in Trump America Albany—(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2017. Today, advocates and legislators held a press conference in Albany to demand reprieve for the harm that has been caused by arrests for low-level marijuana possession and mobilize for legislative solutions to keep New[Read More…]

Rauner Administration Launches Jobs Portal

Part of ongoing AFSCME strike preparation New website makes it easier to apply for jobs working for the people of Illinois CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2017.  The Rauner Administration announced today as part of its ongoing AFSCME strike preparation that it has launched a new website called Working for a Better[Read More…]

Takata Corporation Pleads Guilty, Sentenced to Pay $1 Billion in Criminal Penalties for Airbag Scheme

MICHIGAN–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2017. Tokyo-based Takata Corporation, one of the world’s largest suppliers of automotive safety-related equipment, pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud and was sentenced to pay a total of $1 billion in criminal penalties stemming from the company’s conduct in relation to sales of defective airbag inflators.[Read More…]

Eat Chili for a Good Cause at Glenwood Sunday Market’s Heat It Up! Chili Cook-off Fundraiser

CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—February 28, 2017. Get your spoons ready! The Glenwood Sunday Market 8th Annual Heat It Up! Pro/Am Chili Cook-off & Fundraiser takes place this Sunday, March 5 from noon to 3 p.m. at Bar 63, 6341 N Broadway (just south of Sheridan & Devon). Professional and amateur chefs from across Chicago will showcase their chili-cooking expertise and[Read More…]

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