Day: February 7, 2015

Senator Durbin Meets With Amtrak President And Board Chariman To Discuss Passenger Rail’s Continued Growth

WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–February 6, 2015.  With Congress preparing to consider a legislation to reauthorize Amtrak, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) met yesterday with Amtrak President Joe Boardman and Chairman of the Board Anthony Coscia to discuss the continued growth of passenger rail service, and the importance of robust federal support[Read More…]

Senator Bernie Sanders: New Trade Deal Would Hurt American Workers

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 6, 2015 – U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today made the case against a proposed 12-nation trade deal that he said would be a “disaster” for American workers but good for multi-national corporations wanting to ship more jobs to low-wage nations in Asia. Sanders also criticized major national news[Read More…]

Chrysler Recalls 167,749 Jeep Cherokee Vehicles, Feb. 6, 2015

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 6, 2015. SUMMARY: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 1, 2013, to November 19, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience unintended side curtain and seat air bag deployment during vehicle operation. CONSEQUENCE: If the air bags deploy unexpectedly during vehicle operation, it[Read More…]

Rep. Jan Schakowsky Statement on the Measles Outbreak

WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)—February 6, 2015.  “Recent outbreaks of measles, which was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000, are extremely concerning. As a member of the Energy and Commerce Committee, I hope that we will have a hearing, as has been formally requested by Ranking Members Frank Pallone Jr., Gene[Read More…]

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