Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—July 28, 2017. In a letter to the House and Senate Armed Services Committees, Attorney General Lisa Madigan and attorneys general from 17 states and the District of Columbia today voiced opposition to the recently announced ban on transgender people serving in the Armed Forces. In response to the[Read More…]
Month: July 2017
Indivisible Chicago: Grassroots Efforts by Americans Across the Country Help Kill “Skinny Repeal” of the Affordable Care Act
Our Lives are On the Line rally at Federal Plaza, Saturday July 29th, 1 p.m. to will celebrate victory and show support for the Affordable Care Act. CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—July 28, 2017 “This victory for health care advocates, including Indivisible groups across the country, is a testament to the power of the[Read More…]
GSU School of Extended Learning Partners with Area Chambers and Business for Two Workshops on August 18 & 25
University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 28, 2017. Governors State University’s (GSU) School of Extended Learning, in partnership with Robinson Engineering, Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce, and Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce, will present two workshops: Increase Your Revenue with Strategic Planning on Friday, August 18 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.[Read More…]
FDA Announces Comprehensive Regulatory Plan to Shift Trajectory of Tobacco-related Disease, Death
Agency to pursue lowering nicotine in cigarettes to non-addictive levels and create more predictability in tobacco regulation Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–July 28, 2017. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced a new comprehensive plan for tobacco and nicotine regulation that will serve as a multi-year roadmap to better protect kids[Read More…]
First Farm-to-Table Event Among Giants at Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Chicago’s first green caterer is setting a buffet among the giants. On September 9 from 3:30 – 6:30 p.m., Limelight Catering and Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park unite to bring the Southland an event like none before–a farm-to-table dinner in the midst of the prairie among massive contemporary sculptures. Honorary Chairs[Read More…]
NOW: “While You Were Sleeping: Senate Narrowly Defeats Repeal of Obamacare”
Washington, DC – (ENEWSPF)—July 28, 2017. Statement by NOW President Terry O’Neill: Women around the country are breathing a sigh of relief today, as Senate Republican leadership’s latest attempt to throw millions off their health insurance, and block women from using Planned Parenthood for their reproductive care, was once again[Read More…]
Chicago Trader Sentenced to Five and a Half Years in Federal Prison
Misappropriated More Than $1.7 Million in Client Funds Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Chicago trader sentenced Wednesday to more than five and a half years in federal prison previously pleaded guilty to defrauding clients out of more than $1.7 million by pocketing their money instead of investing it. RANDALL RYE, the owner[Read More…]
Statement of VoteVets on Trump Banning Trans Service in the Military
WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)–July 27, 2017. The largest progressive group of veterans in America, VoteVets, is blasting Donald Trump’s decision to ban thousands of troops from protecting America. Will Fischer, Director of Government Outreach for VoteVets, released the following: “Achieving military goals relies on the US military having the very best[Read More…]
Saturday, July 29: People’s Action Member Organizations Join Nationwide “Our Lives on the Line” Protests and Rallies
We Will Not Let Republicans Take Away Health Care for Millions of People WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)—July 27, 2017. People’s Action organizations will join others throughout the country on Saturday for a powerful nationwide Our Lives on the Line day of protests, rallies and marches to support health care for all. Our[Read More…]
U.S. Reps. Kelly, Bost Introduces Bipartisan Legislation that Empowers Farmers to Help Combat Food Deserts
Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)–July 27, 2017. U.S. Representatives Robin Kelly (IL-02) and Mike Bost (IL-12) introduced bipartisan legislation that empowers farmers to help combat food deserts. The Feeding America through Farm Flexibility Act would enable farmers to grow fruits and vegetables on an additional five percent of their acreage without a[Read More…]
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