CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—April 18, 2013. Who: Victims of police crimes and their families, and People from communities across the city What: People’s March for Peace With Justice When: Noon, Wednesday, August 28, the 50th Anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Where: Kick off at[Read More…]
Day: April 18, 2013
Senators Kirk, Durbin Statement on Illinois Flooding
“We stand ready with the rest of the Illinois Congressional Delegation to ensure that those resources are made available as quickly as possible.” WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2013. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-IL) and U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today made the following statement after receiving an update on the potentially[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Report Highlights Problems Older Americans Have with Confusing Financial Advising Industry
More than 50 Titles Used by Financial Advisers Risky for Older Consumers WASHINGTON, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—April 18, 2013. Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) published a report highlighting problems with so-called “senior designation” credentials that many financial advisers use to market their services to older Americans. The Bureau found that there[Read More…]
UN Reports Subdued Asia-Pacific Growth in 2013 as Region Faces Developed World Uncertainty
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–18 April 2013 – Growth in Asia-Pacific remains subdued due to the impact of persistent weaknesses and uncertainties in the developed economies, the United Nations reported today, urging Governments to implement macroeconomic policies that focus more on inclusivity and sustainable development. The report, the Economic and Social Survey of[Read More…]
Rep. Schakowsky Reintroduces the Emergency Jobs to Restore the American Dream Act
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2013 – Rep. Jan Schakowsky reintroduced H.R. 1617 the Emergency Jobs to Restore the American Dream Act today: “Today, I reintroduced my jobs plan, the Emergency Jobs to Restore the American Dream Act, which would make needed investment in good-paying jobs that will strengthen American communities all[Read More…]
Rep. Schakowsky Votes Against the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2013 – Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement after voting against the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act: “I voted against the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act because we don’t need to compromise our civil liberties to fight terrorism. Cybersecurity and privacy aren’t mutually exclusive,[Read More…]
Infant and Children’s Dungarees Recalled by J.P. Boden Due to Choking Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2013. Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: April 18, 2013 – Recall number: 13-172 Light Brown Mini Boden Chunky Cord Dungarees Recall Summary Name of product: Mini Boden[Read More…]
Gov. Perry Provides Update on State Response to Explosion at Fertilizer Plant in West, TX
TEXAS–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2013. Gov. Rick Perry today met with state officials to discuss Texas’ response to last night’s explosion and fires at a fertilizer plant in West, Texas. State officials worked through the night and this morning to assist local emergency management and law enforcement with health and medical resources,[Read More…]
ACLU Hails Introduction of Key House Bill to Stop Discrimination and Improve Lives of LGBT Students
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2013. “Passing the Student Non-Discrimination Act is the single most important step that Congress could take to improve the lives of LGBT students in our nation’s public schools,” said Ian Thompson, ACLU legislative representative. “Though the pace of positive progress on LGBT rights over the past several years[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Sues Springfield Area Business for Allegedly Violating Due Not Call List
Springfield–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2013. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today filed a lawsuit and proposed an agreed settlement involving a Springfield area business for violating the National Do Not Call Registry by placing numerous solicitation calls to residents on the registry. Madigan filed the lawsuit today in U.S. District Court for the[Read More…]
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