Day: February 26, 2016

Reps. Quigley, Gutiérrez, Schakowsky Introduce Fair Day in Court for Kids Act

WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2016.  Today, U.S. Representatives Mike Quigley (IL-05), Luis Gutiérrez (IL-04) and Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) introduced the Fair Day in Court for Kids Act, which will ensure that children and vulnerable individuals in immigration proceedings have access to counsel and receive legal orientation about their rights and responsibilities[Read More…]

Congresswoman Duckworth: Our Veterans and All Taxpayers Deserve Transparency from the Watchdogs Created to Protect Them

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2016.  Continuing her work to improve government accountability, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) yesterday called for a Congressional hearing to investigate reports that federal Offices of Inspector General (OIGs)—created to protect taxpayers from waste, fraud and abuse—may be withholding their findings from the public and even from lawmakers[Read More…]

City of Jackson, Mississippi Meeting Additional Compliance Measures Related to Lead Exceedance in Water

 Jackson, Mississippi–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2016.  In June 2015, the Mississippi State Department of Health performed the required sampling for lead and copper. In January 2016, the City was notified by the Mississippi Department of Health that elevated levels of lead exceeding the action level of 15ppb were found in some homes[Read More…]

Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan says EPA’s Clean Power Plan Will Stand and Illinois Must Act

During tele-conference Thursday, AG Madigan explains why federal standard should survive challenge— and Illinois Sierra Club calls for quick action by Gov. Rauner CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2016.  Nearly 2,100 people from around Illinois heard Attorney General Lisa Madigan clarify why new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) clean air goals stand on[Read More…]

Feminine Hygiene Products Tainted with Glyphosate, Other Toxic Chemicals

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2016.  Feminine care products sold in France may contain “potentially toxic residues,” according to a study conducted by 60 Millions de Consommateurs, a French consumer rights group. The study finds traces of chemicals, such as dioxins and insecticides, in 5 of 11 products tested. A separate analysis conducted[Read More…]

Attorney General Madigan: Hang Up on Phony IRS Scams

Phone Scammers Posing as IRS Officials Attempt to Con Illinois Residents Into Sending Money Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—February 26, 2016. In response to a recent increase in consumer complaints, Attorney General Lisa Madigan today alerted Illinois residents to a renewed phone scam in which callers pose as Internal Revenue Service (IRS) officials[Read More…]

Remarks by President Obama on Progress Against ISIL, Feb. 25, 2016

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 25, 2016 – 5:58 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Good evening, everybody.  I just met with my National Security Council as part of our regular effort to review and intensify our campaign to destroy ISIL.  I want to thank Secretary Kerry for hosting us and for his leadership of[Read More…]

White House Press Briefing by Josh Earnest, Feb. 25, 2016

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 25, 2016 – 1:20 P.M. EST MR. EARNEST:  Good afternoon, everybody.  Nice to see you all.  Before we get started, I know that there’s a lot of attention on the campaign trail today, as there should, particularly because Michelle’s network is hosting a big debate tonight in Houston.[Read More…]

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