Letter to President, Congressional Leadership Calls Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac an “Obstacle to Progress” For Nation’s Homeowners; Stresses the Need for Principal Write-Downs Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 2013. Calling Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac a “direct impediment to our economic recovery” by the continued refusal to give principal relief for struggling[Read More…]
Day: March 18, 2013
Attorney General Madigan Warns About High Cost of Tax Refund Offers During Tax Season
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 2013. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today alerted Illinoisans to beware of the high cost of tax-refund anticipation products as the deadline for filing annual tax returns nears. Madigan said her office is monitoring businesses that offer tax-refund anticipation loans and checks this tax season in light of a[Read More…]
Veteran Hiring Event to Fill Jobs Across Illinois
IDVA, IDES and U.S. Chamber Partner to Put Veterans to Work; Pre-Registration is Encouraged for Best Service, Results CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 2013. One of the largest efforts to help Veterans find employment returns to Chicago on Thursday, March 21, 2013 for the Hire Our Heroes hiring event. The U.S. Chamber of[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Kerry with Australian Foreign Minister Bob Carr After Their Meeting
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 2013. SECRETARY KERRY: Well, good morning, everyone. It’s a great pleasure for me to welcome somebody I met previously as Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee, and we got to know each other, and I’m happy to welcome him back, Foreign Minister Bob Carr. I’m grateful for[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Victoria Nuland, March 18, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT St. Patrick’s Day events at White House and Department of State RWANDA/DRC Bosco Ntaganda at Embassy Kigali PAKISTAN Pakistani Parliament Completes its Term / Importance of Elections U.S. Support to Pakistan SYRIA SOC Conversations about Interim Government / Important that Opposition[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on Nowruz
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 2013. As you and your families come together to celebrate Nowruz, I want to extend my best wishes on this new spring and new year. Around the world, and here in the United States, you are gathering at the Nowruz table—to give thanks for loved ones, reflect[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, March 18, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 2013 – 12:25 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon. Thanks for being here. Welcome back from what I hope was a fabulous weekend. And I have no announcements to make at the top. I think you probably saw, if you did not attend, the President’s announcement that[Read More…]
How the Health Care Law is Making a Difference for the People of Illinois
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 2013. For too long, too many hardworking Americans paid the price for policies that handed free rein to insurance companies and put barriers between patients and their doctors. The Affordable Care Act gives hardworking families in Illinois the security they deserve. The new health care law forces[Read More…]
Public Hearings This Week on For-profit Suburban Virtual Charter School with Dismal Performance Record
K12 Inc. PAC – whose Tennessee schools consistently perform in bottom 11% – spent $36,000 in donations to 37 Illinois lawmakers in charm offensive, say community residents. GENEVA, IL–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 2013. Community residents and school district members are gearing up for public hearings tonight, Tuesday and Wednesday on a proposal[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth Calls for Increased Opportunities for Disabled Americans by Cosponsoring the ABLE Act
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 2013. Today, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth announced her co-sponsorship of the ABLE Act. The legislation would ease financial strains on individuals with disabilities by making tax-deferred savings accounts available to cover expenses such as education, housing, and transportation. “Disabled Americans deserve every opportunity to achieve their dreams,” said Duckworth.[Read More…]