WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)—February 3, 2015. Chairman Ryan, Ranking Member Levin, and Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today to discuss the President’s Fiscal Year 2016 Budget. The President’s Budget invests in the American people and our country by promoting inclusive economic growth, increasing job[Read More…]
Day: February 3, 2015
Rep. Jan Schakowsky Statement on President Obama’s Budget
WASHINGTON, DC – (ENEWSPF)—February 2, 2015. “President Obama’s budget is a clear blueprint for how we can move our country forward and build an America that works for all of us rather than just the richest few. It reflects our values and it invests in our future by creating jobs, raising[Read More…]
The Drama Group to Present Tennessee Williams’ ‘Cat on a Hot Tin Roof’
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—February 3, 2015. The Drama Group is very pleased to be presenting the American classic by Tennessee Williams, ‘Cat On a Hot Tin Roof’, directed by Michael J Renzi, with set design by Russ Hoganson. Performances will be held at the Drama Group Studio Theatre on: February 13, 14,[Read More…]
‘Bon Appétit!’ at Governors State University’s Center for Performing Arts on March 1
University Park, IL –(ENEWSPF)—February 3, 2015. Bon Appétit! is a comedy opera mimicking a classic Julia Child television broadcast. Witness an “episode” live on Sunday, March 1 at 4 p.m. at Governors State University’s Center for Performing Arts, 1 University Parkway, University Park. Julia, played by the “deeply expressive” Sarah[Read More…]
Center for American Progress Report Shows Difficulties Faced by Transgender Homeless Youth
Washington, D.C. —(ENEWPSF)–February 3, 2015. Youth homelessness in America is nearing epidemic levels, and the problem among the transgender community is disproportionately acute. At least one in five transgender young people have experienced homelessness, and many of them have encountered discrimination, harassment, and abuse in shelters and other services meant[Read More…]
Florida Officials, FDA, Consider Release of Genetically Engineered Mosquitoes
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2015. Officials in the Florida Keys are seeking approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to release a wave of mosquitoes that have been genetically engineered to produce offspring whose larvae are unable to survive. The plan to introduce these mosquitoes has been met with[Read More…]
NRDC: EPA Paves Way for President Obama to Reject Keystone XL Pipeline
WASHINGTON D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2015 – The Environmental Protection Agency today published its comments on the State Department’s analysis of the environmental impact of the proposed Keystone XL tar sands pipeline. Danielle Droitsch, Canada Project director at the Natural Resources Defense Council, issued this statement in response. “The EPA’s assessment[Read More…]
Department of Defense Fails to Disclose Information About Gender Disparities in Admissions at Military Service Academies
WASHINGTON –-(ENEWSPF)–February 2, 2015. The American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Connecticut, and the Service Women’s Action Network filed a lawsuit today against the Department of Defense for failing to release records under the Freedom of Information Act that would show how three military academies maintain policies that result[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Secures $480 Million in Debt Relief for Current and Former Corinthian College Students
New Owner Agrees to Strong Consumer Protections, Will Cease Private Student Lending WASHINGTON, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)—February 3, 2015. Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the U.S. Department of Education announced more than $480 million in forgiveness for borrowers who took out Corinthian College’s high-cost private student loans. ECMC Group,[Read More…]
State Dept. Testimony Before the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Re: Understanding the Impact of U.S. Policy Changes on Human Rights and Democracy in Cuba
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 3, 2015 – Testimony by Roberta S. Jacobson, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs before the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to testify today on our new approach to U.S.-Cuba policy. I know many of you have a deep interest in U.S. policy[Read More…]
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