Day: July 23, 2013

Senator Kirk Stresses Key Role of Community Banks

Supports Reforms to Wind Down Housing Finance Giants Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 23, 2013.  Following a Senate Banking Subcommittee hearing, U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) today released a statement on the role of community banks in the housing finance system, and expressed his support for winding down Fannie[Read More…]

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Subaru Portable Gasoline Generators Recalled by Robin America Due to Fire, Burn Hazards

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 23, 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: July 23, 2013 Recall number: 13-247 Product and Serial Number location for Subaru SGX3500, SGX5000 and SGX7500 generators recalled by Robin America.[Read More…]

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Court Upholds Decision to Block Key Portions of South Carolina Anti-Immigrant Law

RICHMOND, Va.–(ENEWSPF)–July 23, 2013.  The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit today affirmed a lower court’s decision to block key components of SB 20, South Carolina’s Arizona-style anti-immigrant law. As a result, provisions of the law that would have criminalized daily interactions with immigrants present without status, as[Read More…]

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Illinois Jobs Now! Investment to Create More Supportive Housing Across State

New round funds developers building housing for people with disabilities to live independently, and spurs job creation CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 23, 2013.  The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) today announced $35 million in Illinois Jobs Now! capital funding and other resources is now available to developers creating community-based supportive housing across the[Read More…]

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Governor Quinn Signs Laws to Protect Illinois Workers’ Paychecks

Laws Fight Questionable Practices that Misclassify Workers or Seek to Avoid Paying State Employment Taxes or Premiums CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 23, 2013.  Governor Pat Quinn today signed new laws that will help protect Illinois workers’ pay by fighting questionable business practices, particularly in the construction industry. The laws deal with the misclassification[Read More…]

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New Hampshire Becomes 19th State to Allow Medical Marijuana

CONCORD–(ENEWSPF)–July 23, 2013.  Gov. Maggie Hassan signed a bill into law Tuesday making New Hampshire the 19th state to allow residents with serious illnesses to access and use medical marijuana if their doctors recommend it. “This legislation is long overdue and comes as a relief to the many seriously ill patients[Read More…]

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DOD Identifies Army Casualty, July 23, 2013

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 23, 2013.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.  Spc. Anthony R. Maddox, 22, of Port Arthur, Texas, died July 22, in Landstuhl, Germany, of a non-combat related incident that occurred in Andar, Afghanistan.  The incident is under[Read More…]

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The Disabilities Treaty: Opening the World to Americans with Disabilities

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 23, 2013. As the United States celebrates the 23rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act this week, Secretary of State John Kerry met today with senior representatives of veterans, religious, business, and disability rights organizations, all of whom are advocates for the Disabilities Treaty. Secretary Kerry noted[Read More…]

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