Partnerships with H&R Block and Intuit, Inc. encourage users to explore their student loan repayment options and check their eligibility for lower monthly student loan payments as they prepare their tax returns Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2015. The U.S. Treasury Department and the U.S. Department of Education will continue working with[Read More…]
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UN Chief ‘Gravely Concerned’ as Civilian Death Toll from Ukraine Conflict Continues to Rise
Even as global attention fades, the humanitarian crisis in eastern Ukraine is deteriorating. Photo: UNHCR NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–5 February 2015 – United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has voiced grave concern over the continuing hostilities in eastern Ukraine amid an escalating rebel offensive which has locked civilians in a zone of intense[Read More…]
Senators Warren and Cummings Request Information on Fed Investigation into Leak of ‘Market Moving Information’
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2015. Today, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking Subcommittee on Economic Policy, and Representative Elijah E. Cummings (D-Md.), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, sent a letter to Scott Alvarez, the General Counsel of the Federal Reserve Board,[Read More…]
Marijuana Legalization Bill Filed In Illinois
(via firedoglake.com) OREGON–(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2015. Last year the State of Illinois passed a medical marijuana bill. However, Illinois’ medical marijuana program has yet to get off the ground due to many delays. Illinois’ new Governor, Bruce Rauner, announced winners of medical marijuana cultivation and distribution licenses so hopefully things finally[Read More…]
Sen. Shaheen Reintroduces Legislation to Establish Health Care Equity for Military Women, Dependents
Legislation would provide military women with free contraception, increase family planning resources, and guarantee access to emergency contraception for sexual assault victims Washington, DC –-(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2015. Yesterday, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) re-introduced legislation, the Access to Contraception for Women Servicemembers and Dependents Act of 2015, which would overhaul current[Read More…]
NOAA Study Shows Oysters, Mussels Have Low Levels of Disease, Parasites
First-ever Mussel Watch report looks at national outlook, provides baseline data set Mussel Watch samples mussels and oysters from over 300 sites around the coastal U.S. and the Great Lakes. The site pictured here is at the base of the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor. (Credit: NOAA) Washington,[Read More…]
Captive Killer Whale Included in Endangered Listing
Lolita was captured more than 40 years ago from the Southern Resident killer whale population, which is listed as endangered. (Credit: NOAA) Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2015. NOAA Fisheries will issue a final rule to include Lolita, a captive killer whale at the Miami Seaquarium, in the endangered species listing for[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Joins Freedman Seating to Open New Facility
Company’s Expansion Expected to Create 75 New Jobs Over Next Two Years CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2015. Mayor Rahm Emanuel yesterday joined Freedman Seating and Alderman Emma Mitts to cut the ribbon at the company’s new office space on the West Side. The business is a multi-generational, family-owned manufacturing company in Chicago.[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Statement Regarding State Minimum Wage Legislation
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2015. Mayor Rahm Emanuel issued the following statement yesterday after the Illinois State Senate Executive Committee passed legislation that would raise the state’s minimum wage to $11 and maintain the Mayor’s plan to raise Chicago’s minimum wage to $13 by 2019. “I strongly support this bill, because no[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Joins Labor Environmental and Business Leaders to Announce Framework to Bring Clean Jobs to Chicago
Framework will drive energy efficiency and renewable energy investments that will create thousands of new jobs each year CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2015. Mayor Rahm Emanuel yesterday joined state labor, environmental and business leaders to endorse a clean jobs framework that will generate more than $400 million a year in new investment[Read More…]
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