Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 7, 2015. The captain and crew of the El Faro were Americans and Poles, men and women, experienced mariners and young seamen. They were beloved sons and daughters and loving husbands and fathers. They were dedicated engineers, technicians and a cook. And these 33 sailors were united by[Read More…]
Day: October 8, 2015
Readout of President Obama’s Call with Doctors Without Borders International President Dr. Joanne Liu
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 7, 2015. President Obama spoke today by phone with Doctors Without Borders (MSF) International President Dr. Joanne Liu to apologize and express his condolences for the MSF staff and patients who were killed and injured when a U.S. military airstrike mistakenly struck an MSF field hospital in Kunduz,[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Josh Earnest, Oct. 7, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWPF)–October 7, 2015 – 1:25 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Afternoon, everybody. It’s nice to see you all. I do have a statement before we begin and before I go to your questions. This morning, from the Oval Office, President Obama spoke by telephone with Doctors Without Borders International President[Read More…]
League of Women Voters of the Park Forest Area to Discuss State of Illinois Budget Crisis on Oct. 20
PARK FOREST—(ENEWSPF)—October 7, 2015. The League of Women Voters – Park Forest Area would like to invite you to a panel discussion on the effect that the budget impasse is having on our local social service agencies and municipalities. They are delivering services despite the challenges this budget crisis is[Read More…]
Hillary Clinton Statement on Trans-Pacific Partnership
NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—October 7, 2015. “I’m continuing to learn about the details of the new Trans-Pacific Partnership, including looking hard at what’s in there to crack down on currency manipulation, which kills American jobs, and to make sure we’re not putting the interests of drug companies ahead of patients and[Read More…]
AFL-CIO: Working Families Demand GOP Halt Attacks on Financial Reform
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 7, 2015. AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka made the following statement after Hillary Clinton, in a letter to Congress, opposed assaults on financial reform efforts: The AFL-CIO applauds Hillary Clinton for taking a stand against Wall Street’s threats to hold our economy hostage. I agree wholeheartedly with Secretary Clinton[Read More…]
House Speaker Madigan: Gov. Rauner’s Failure to Focus on Budget has Led to Crisis for Countless Families Across Illinois
CHICAGO – -(ENEWSPF)—October 7, 2015. House Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement Wednesday in response to comments made by Gov. Bruce Rauner on the state budget: “As I have stated since January, the number one issue facing the state is the budget deficit. The governor, however, has refused[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Announces Grants for Two Area Colleges
MATTESON—(ENEWSPF)—October 7, 2015. Congresswoman Robin Kelly announced today that Governors State University and Joliet Junior College each received five-year grants to expand programs aimed at strengthening student services and academic support for low-income students. “The federal funds will help keep students on track toward completing their degrees by expanding and[Read More…]
In Letter to House Democrats, Hillary Clinton Urges Against GOP Proposal to Weaken Consumer Watchdog Agency
NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—October 7, 2015. With must-pass legislation looming before Congress to keep the government open and to avoid default, today Hillary Clinton called on House Democrats to stand together in opposition to Republican attempts to weaken important financial reforms in order to defend corporate interests and Wall Street. In a[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Considers Proposal to Ban Arbitration Clauses that Allow Companies to Avoid Accountability to Their Customers
Proposal Would End the Free Pass Companies Use Against Group Lawsuits WASHINGTON, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–October 7, 2015. Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced it is considering proposing rules that would ban consumer financial companies from using “free pass” arbitration clauses to block consumers from suing in groups to obtain[Read More…]
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