Day: December 23, 2009

H1N1 Vaccinations Still A High Priority

SPRINGFIELD, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–December 23, 2009.  By being vaccinated himself, Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Damon T. Arnold today showed Illinoisans that it is still important to get vaccinated against H1N1 flu. Reports of flu are decreasing, but influenza is unpredictable. Flu activity may continue for several weeks and other[Read More…]

Senator Burris Lauds Passage of Landmark Health Reform Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 23, 2009.  This morning, United States Senator Roland W. Burris and his colleagues in the United States Senate voted to pass landmark health care reform legislation, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.  The Senate passed the bill along party lines.  The legislation will extend coverage to more[Read More…]

Scuba Regulators Recalled by Cressi Due to Risk of Drowning

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 23, 2009.  The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Cressi Ellipse Black MC5 Regulator Units: About 200[Read More…]

Utility Knife Recalled by Dollar Tree Due to Laceration Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 23, 2009.  The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Tool Bench Utility Knife Units: About 204,000 Retailer: Dollar Tree[Read More…]

The Benefits of the Senate Health Reform Bill

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The United States Senate is on the verge of passing historic health reform legislation. Taken together, the provisions of this bill represent the most significant health reform since the creation of Medicare. The Senate health reform bill will: Extend coverage to 31 million Americans, the largest expansion of[Read More…]

Mayor Dwight Welch Helps Nab 3 Bank Heist Suspects

Country Club Hills , IL–(ENEWSPF)– From the Chicago Tribune: Three suspects were arrested this afternoon after they robbed a bank in south suburban Country Club Hills, officials said. Three officers from Country Club Hills and Mayor Dwight Welch, who is a state-certified police officer and former sergeant, were joined by[Read More…]

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