Day: July 7, 2017

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New Study: Weak U.S. Standards for Ground-level Ozone, Particulate Matter Contribute Directly to Thousands of Premature Deaths

New England Journal of Medicine Study Released Same Month Trump EPA Delayed Plans for Meeting More Protective Ground-level Ozone Standards BOSTON—(ENEWSPF)–July 7, 2017.  A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine has found that weak U.S. standards for ground-level ozone and particulate matter contribute directly to thousands[Read More…]

Bureau of Labor Statistics

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Payroll Employment Rises by 222,000 in June, 2017; Unemployment Rate Changes Little at 4.4%

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 7, 2017.  Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 222,000 in June, and the unemployment rate was little changed at 4.4 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Employment increased in health care, social assistance, financial activities, and mining. Household Survey Data In June, the unemployment rate,[Read More…]

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Attorney General Madigan Consumer Alert: Don’t Fall for Tobacco Master Settlement Scams

Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—July 7, 2017.  Attorney General Lisa Madigan today alerted Illinois residents to beware of an online scam that falsely claims consumers can receive funding under a settlement with the tobacco industry that is overseen by Madigan and attorneys general across the country. Madigan’s office is receiving an increase in[Read More…]

Indivisible Chicago

Indivisible Chicago Statement on the Courageous Effort to Override Gov. Rauner and Finally Pass First Illinois Budget in Two Years

CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—July 7, 2017.  Indivisible Chicago applauds the important bipartisan effort in Springfield to give Illinois a budget for the first time in over two years despite the work by Governor Rauner to prevent it from passing. This budget helps ensure that the most vulnerable citizens of our great state[Read More…]

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