Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 17, 2009. U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan today announced that four companies were awarded contracts to service a portion of the approximately $550 billion outstanding federal student loan portfolio held by the Department. The selected contractors will also service loans originated by and sold to the Department[Read More…]
Day: June 18, 2009
Obama Signs Memo Opening Benefits to Same-Sex Couples
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 18, 2009 – President Barack Obama signed a memorandum yesterday opening up benefits to same-sex couples and forbidding discrimination in the federal workplace. “We’ve got more work to do to ensure that government treats all its citizens equally, to fight injustice and intolerance in all its forms, and to[Read More…]
Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood Blow the Roof Off the United Center – Concert Review
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–June 18, 2009. Anyone who knows me for more than 30 minutes knows that I am a passionate fan of Eric Clapton. I’ve attended in excess of 20 Clapton concerts throughout the United States, Holland and London’s Royal Albert Hall. And since I’m as passionate about music as[Read More…]
Park Forest History in Our Schools – A Demonstration
The Park Forest Historical Society’s House Museum. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– In celebration of the 60th Anniversary of School District 163, on Sunday June 28, 2009 the Park Forest Historical Society will present a demonstration of the new Park Forest History Curriculum Unit being used by Park Forest School[Read More…]