Advisory group will solicit community feedback, ensure South Side investments are targeted and coordinated to achieve maximum impactAdvisory group will solicit community feedback, ensure South Side investments are targeted and coordinated to achieve maximum impact CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2016. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Aldermen Leslie Hairston (5th Ward), Willie Cochran (20th[Read More…]
Day: July 29, 2016
Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth Announces Over $200,000 for Elgin Community College
Schaumburg, IL–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2016. Today, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) announced $239,538 in federal funding for Elgin Community College under the U.S. Department of Education’s Talent Search Program. The Talent Search Program helps provide assistance for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds to enable them to graduate from high school and continue their[Read More…]
Save the Children Update on Bombing of Maternity Hospital in Idlib, Syria
A Save the Children supported maternity hospital was bombed in Idlib, Syria, on July 29, 2016. Two casualties have been confirmed and several babies, patients and staff were injured. Save the Children provides the hospital with funding for overall operations, medicine, medical supplies and equipment, and technical training and advice[Read More…]
IL State Rep. Hoffman: Significant Drop in Workers’ Comp Costs Shows Previous Reforms are Working
BELLEVILLE, Ill. –(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2016. Reforms to the workers’ compensation system passed in 2011 have contributed to a significant decrease in recommended insurance rates and should help Illinois employers reduce costs and compete with businesses in neighboring states said state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea. Advisory rates released this week by[Read More…]
Florida Investigation Links Four Recent Zika Cases to Local Mosquito-Borne Virus Transmission
Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2016. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been informed by the State of Florida that Zika virus infections in four people were likely caused by bites of local Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. The cases are likely the first known occurrence of local mosquito-borne Zika virus[Read More…]
Hillary Clinton’s Historic Moment
OREGON–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2016. Whether you are a Democrat, Republican or Independent voter, we can all agree on one thing. Last night was a HUUUUGE victory for women. Like many, I shared the historic moment at my house with some friends and yes, there were a few tears shed. For those[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Proposes Updates to ‘Know Before You Owe’ Mortgage Disclosure Rule
Washington, D.C. – (ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2016. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today proposed updates to its Know Before You Owe mortgage disclosure rule. The proposed amendments are intended to formalize guidance in the rule, and provide greater clarity and certainty. The changes proposed today would augment implementation of the[Read More…]
NARAL Statement on Hillary Clinton’s DNC Remarks
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 28, 2016. NARAL President Ilyse Hogue today released the following statement after Secretary Hillary Clinton addressed the Democratic National Convention as the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee: “I feel so much pride after watching Hillary Clinton accept her place in U.S. history as the first woman to win a[Read More…]
On International Tiger Day, UN Calls for Urgent Action Against Illegal Wildlife Trade
Tiger cubs in Mysore, India. UNEP is actively involved in working with Governments, scientists, private organizations and other concerned groups to preserve and protect this endangered species. UN Photo/John Isaac NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–29 July 2016 – The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific today marked[Read More…]
AFL-CIO: Working People Congratulate Hillary Clinton on Historic Nomination
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2016. Statement by AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka on Hillary Clinton’s historic nomination for president by the Democratic Party: The AFL-CIO and 12.5 million working people across the nation congratulate Hillary Clinton on her historic nomination for president by the Democratic Party. We applaud the hard fought campaign[Read More…]