Addressing Puerto Rico’s Economic Crisis: President Obama’s Weekly Address
WASHINGTON, DC — In this week's address, President Obama discussed the crippling economic crisis harming 3.5 million Americans in Puerto...
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Illinois Department of Public Health Safety Tips for Heat
SPRINGFIELD, IL - With high temperatures expected over the next couple of days, Illinois Department of Public Health Director Nirav...
Munger: Budget Inaction to Bring Greater Hardship
Comptroller details ramifications of status quo CHICAGO, IL – Illinois Comptroller Leslie Geissler Munger on Thursday warned that hardship caused...
Madigan: Credit Downgrade Caused by Rauner’s Desire to Cause Crisis
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement after Moody’s Investors Service downgraded Illinois’ credit...
White House Announces the 2016-2017 National Finalists for the White House Fellows Program
WASHINGTON, DC — The President’s Commission on White House Fellowships announced the National Finalists for the 2016-2017 White House Fellowship....
Members of the Congressional Black Caucus Call for Immediate Executive Action to Eradicate Boko Haram
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Recently, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) and members of the CBC sent a letter...
Gov. Rauner Chooses Office Supplies over Life-Saving Services in Temporary Budget
House Democrats committed to compromise, but question Rauner's refusal to fund vital needs SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois House Speaker...
Comptroller Munger to Detail Consequences of Continued Impasse
Comptroller to detail ramifications of further Springfield inaction CHICAGO, IL - Illinois Comptroller Leslie Geissler Munger will hold a news...
CBC Chairman G. K. Butterfield Introduces Resolution Honoring the Life and Legacy of Muhammad Ali
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On June 7, 2016, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) introduced a resolution honoring the...
Chicago Organizations Deliver 150,000 Petition Signatures Opposing Illegal Airbnb Rentals in Israeli Settlements in the West Bank and Jerusalem
On global day of action marking 50 years of Israeli Occupation of West Bank, groups tell Airbnb investor Fidelity...
