Uses Veto Authority to Reduce Budget by $250 Million; Orders Sale of Nearly Half of State’s Airplanes CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2014. Governor Quinn today cut Illinois’ Fiscal Year 2015 state budget, zeroing out $250 million for renovations of the state Capitol. In addition, as part of his ongoing budget review, the[Read More…]
Month: June 2014
Governor Quinn Statement on Hobby Lobby Decision
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on the case of Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc.: “Healthcare is a human right, and the Affordable Care Act is meant to give all Americans access to decent, affordable healthcare. “That means[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Statement on Harris v. Quinn Decision
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on the case of Harris v. Quinn: “Today’s 5-4 decision by the Supreme Court is disappointing. “There are thousands of workers who care for our seniors and people with disabilities in Illinois, and[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Jen Psaki, June 30, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2014. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Secretary Kerry’s Travel to Panama ISRAEL / PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES / REGION Kidnapped Teenagers Violence Palestinian Technocratic Government IRAQ / SYRIA / REGION Security Situation / ISIL Secretary Kerry’s Meetings in the Region / Iraqi Government Formation Iraqi Military Requirements / Iraqi[Read More…]
U.S. State Dept. Updates Chad Travel Warning, June 30, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2014. The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Chad and recommends citizens avoid travel to eastern Chad and all border regions. The Embassy advises U.S. citizens to avoid public gathering spaces and locations frequented by expatriates, including markets, restaurants, bars, and places[Read More…]
Attorney General Holder Speaks at the White House Champions of Change Recognition Ceremony, June 30, 2014
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 30, 2014. Thank you, Piper [Kerman] for those kind words, for sharing your story – with this crowd, in print, and on Netflix – and for helping to bring our discussion about criminal justice reform to the forefront of the public consciousness. I’d also like to thank Broderick[Read More…]
BNP Paribas Agrees to Plead Guilty and to Pay $8.9 Billion for Illegally Processing Financial Transactions for Countries Subject to U.S. Economic Sanctions
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 30, 2014. According to court documents submitted today, BNP Paribas S.A. (BNPP), a global financial institution headquartered in Paris, agreed to enter a guilty plea to conspiring to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) and the Trading with the Enemy Act (TWEA) by processing billions of[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on Border Security and Immigration Reform, June 30, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2014 – 3:04 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. One year ago this month, senators of both parties –- with support from the business, labor, law enforcement, faith communities –- came together to pass a commonsense immigration bill. Independent experts said that bill would strengthen our[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Deaths of Naftali Fraenkel, Eyal Yifrach, and Gilad Shaar
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 30, 2014. On behalf of the American people I extend my deepest and heartfelt condolences to the families of Eyal Yifrach, Gilad Shaar, and Naftali Fraenkel – who held Israeli and American citizenship. As a father, I cannot imagine the indescribable pain that the parents of these teenage[Read More…]
Statement by the White House Press Secretary on Harris v. Quinn
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 30, 2014. Collective bargaining is a fundamental right that helped build America’s middle class. The ability of public servants to collectively bargain is crucial to ensuring both a fair day’s pay for a hard day’s work and the high quality service citizens expect and deserve from their government.[Read More…]
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