Day: December 16, 2009

Fresno Hospital Agrees To Training And Policy Changes In Response To Mistreatment Of Lesbian Couple

SAN FRANCISCO–(ENEWSPF)–December 16, 2009.  Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno has agreed to make policy changes and conduct staff trainings to ensure that the rights of its LGBT patients and family members are properly respected. The changes are in response to a demand letter by American Civil Liberties Union and[Read More…]

WWF Statement on Senator Kerry’s Speech at Copenhagen Summit

COPENHAGEN–(ENEWSPF)–December 16, 2009 – World Wildlife Fund today issued the following statement today from WWF President and CEO Carter Roberts in response to Senator John F. Kerry’s (D-Mass.) speech before the UN Climate Change Summit in Copenhagen: “Senator Kerry delivered exactly the message we need to be hearing from world[Read More…]

Senator Roland Burris: Health Bill Has Not Yet Won My Vote

WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 15, 2009.  After weeks of compromise on the Senate healthcare legislation, Senator Roland W. Burris took to the Senate floor last evening following a closed door Democratic caucus meeting to announce the compromise bill, which needs all 58 Democratic votes and two Independent votes to advance, did not[Read More…]

AARP Disappointed By Senate Vote Against Lower Prescription Drug Prices

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–December 15, 2009.  AARP Executive Vice President Nancy LeaMond released this statement following the Senate’s vote against a bipartisan amendment to allow for the safe and legal importation of lower-cost prescription drugs. The amendment, sponsored by Sens. Dorgan, Snowe, McCain, Grassley and Stabenow, was an AARP-designated “Key Vote.” “AARP is[Read More…]

Questions to Ask Before Donating to a Charity

Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Most charities rely heavily on the goodwill of individual donors during the holiday season to fund their activities throughout the coming year. Last year, charity contributions totaled $307.65 billion: 75 percent of this total came from individuals, according to the Giving USA Foundation. The Better Business Bureau advises[Read More…]

PSC Offers Info Session for Prospective Adult Students

Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Prairie State College (PSC) will host a free info session for adults to answer questions and help ease the transition to college life. The event, New Directions, will be held on Monday, January 11, at 6 p.m., in the Business and Community Education Center, located on the[Read More…]

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