Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 4, 2013. Nevada Senator Harry Reid spoke on the Senate floor, thanking members of the Capitol Police Force for their bravery and dedication. Below are his remarks as prepared for delivery: Every day members of Congress come to work at the United States Capitol with the knowledge that[Read More…]
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Major League Baseball Statement in Respond to Lawsuit Filed by Alex Rodriguez
NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—October 4, 2013. Major League Baseball issued the following statement today in response to the lawsuit filed by Alex Rodriguez: “For the more than four decades that we have had a collective bargaining relationship with the Major League Baseball Players Association, every player and club dispute has gone through[Read More…]
Senior Democratic House Members Announce New Path Forward to Open the Government Through a Discharge Petition
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 4, 2013. House Republicans have shut down the government in an effort to push their reckless agenda. Congress could open the government today if Speaker Boehner would allow democracy to work its will, but he is refusing to allow a vote on the Senate-passed continuing resolution. Senior Democratic[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and Built In Chicago Announce the Chicago Tech Sector Raised Over a Quarter Billion of Capital Investments In the 3rd Quarter
Second best quarter ever in capital funding; $265 million in funds raised by Chicago’s tech sector; 19 tech companies raise over $1 million in funding, 44 new startups come online CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 4, 2013. Mayor Emanuel joined Built In Chicago (www.builtinchicago.com) today to recognize Chicago’s digital technology sector for having the[Read More…]
Senators to Secretary Hagel: Ensure National Guard & Reserves Receive Pay During Government Shutdown
Illinois National Guard, Reserve Units, DoD Civilians Impacted; Bipartisan letter signed by half the Senate WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–October 4, 2013. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) today joined a bipartisan group of 50 Senators led by Senators Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) in sending a letter to Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel urging that[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Marie Harf, October 4, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWPSF)–October 4, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Government Shutdown / Secretary Kerry’s Travel / Global Impact / Opposite Message from Congress / Furloughs Numbers / Budget and Financial Limitations EGYPT Clashes with Pro-Muslim Brotherhood Supporters / Troubled by Reports / Monitoring Situation Muslim Brotherhood U.S. Assistance / Engagement[Read More…]
Health Insurance Marketplace Open for Business – Week One Success
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 4, 2013. The Health Insurance Marketplace is open for business, and the first week showed the pent up demand that Americans have for affordable, quality health coverage. Americans across the nation have started enrolling in the Health Insurance Marketplace, and the system is working. Americans are excited to[Read More…]
More than 1500 Attend Congresswoman Kelly’s Second Congressional District Job Fair
South Holland, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 4, 2013. More than 1,500 people so far have attended the First Annual Second Congressional District Job Fair hosted by Congresswoman Robin Kelly at South Suburban College in South Holland. More than 50 employers are on hand to interview job-seekers for a variety of open positions in[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, October 4, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 4, 2013. Activists at U.S. Capitol Warn: “Don’t Use Shutdown to Cut Benefits for Seniors” Scores of seniors came to the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, joined hands with Members of Congress, and formed a human chain in opposition to the Chained CPI formula and all benefit cuts to[Read More…]
Calvary United Church to Participate in ‘Haunted House Against Hunger’ Food Drive
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 29, 2013. Calvary United Church, 425 N. Orchard, Park Forest, will once again participate in the ‘Haunted House Against Hunger’ Food Drive. The event will be held on Friday, October 25 and Saturday, October 26 from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the church on each day.[Read More…]
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