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Senator Robert Peters Joins Fight Corporate Monopolies’ Task Force

Washington, D.C. — With growing momentum sweeping across the United States to rein in the power of dominant corporations, State Senator Robert Peters announces the launch of Fight Corporate Monopolies Task Force, a new coalition of state and local leaders leading the charge.

“Corporate monopolies extract wealth from working class communities, particularly communities of color,” said Peters (D-Chicago). “Companies like Amazon make deals in the shadows that dangerously fluctuate prices, suppress wages and propel a race to the bottom. We have to fight back against the unchecked power corporate monopolies exploit and the illusion that if we don’t give into that power, then we’re blocking economic development.”

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Peters celebrates FDA ruling to make hearing aids more accessible

• Hearing aid
• FDA

CHICAGO – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a final rule to improve access to hearing aids Tuesday, and State Senator Robert Peters is celebrating the decision that will benefit millions of Americans.

About 2 to 3 out of every 1,000 children in the United States are born with a detectable level of hearing loss in one or both ears.

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Westside Justice Center Request for Proposals

The Westside Justice Center is Requesting Proposals for a Southside Project Manager and a Resource Development Consultant.

Important Dates:
Contract period: September 10, 2022 - June 30, 2023
Proposals Due: 5:00pm CST, September 2, 2022
Submission: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The Resource Development Consultant will be responsible for the following:

1. Develop and execute WJC’s annual strategic development plan.
2. Secure financial support from individuals, foundations, government sources, and corporations.
3. Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with key stakeholders.
4. Create and execute a strategy for a large, sustained base of annual individual donors.
5. Develop and track proposals and reports for all institutional funders, including government, foundations and corporate

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The Southside Project Manager will be responsible for the following:

1. Conduct a comprehensive study on the prospect of expanding services to the South Side, including an environmental analysis of potential locations.
2. Conduct community consultations with community members, partner organizations, and other stakeholders.
3. Evaluate internal and external resources required for an expansion.
4. Submit a report, summarizing activities and a comprehensive recommendation, to WJC’s Senior Staff and Board of Directors.

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