Springfield, IL–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 2010. The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has launched a new web site (www.ildceo.net/granttracker) that gives citizens greater access to information about who received grant funding, where it was spent, and for what purpose. DCEO unveiled the Grant Tracker site during National Sunshine Week,[Read More…]
Day: March 18, 2010
Smithsonian Libraries Announces New Internship Program
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 2010. The Smithsonian Institution Libraries today announced a new, paid internship program for undergraduate and graduate students interested in working in research and museum libraries. The program covers specific areas, including special collections and preservation, technical services, digital projects and research, reference and reader services. The Libraries[Read More…]
MADRE to Haiti Donors: Respect Women’s Human Rights in Recovery Policies
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 2010. In advance of a crucial donors’ conference on Haiti, 300 organizations today joined together and submitted a two-page letter of principles to participating states. MADRE, an international women’s human rights organization, participated in this effort to ensure that human rights principles are embedded in the international[Read More…]
Haiti: US$65 Million Grant to Restore Key State Functions and Infrastructure
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 2010 – The World Bank Board of Directors today approved a US$65 million project to support the recovery of Haiti’s critical infrastructure as well as the reestablishment of basic State functions following the devastating 7.0 magnitude earthquake on January 12, 2010. This is part of a US$100 million[Read More…]
Do It Best Recalls Bicycle Bells Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 2010. 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: Bicycle Bells Units: About 1,000 Distributor: Do It Best Corp.,[Read More…]
AAA Chicago: March Gas Prices on the Rise
AURORA, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 2010 – As spring looms, fuel prices have increased in Illinois and northern Indiana over the past month. This is attributed to a couple of factors including slight increased demand and a continued uncertainty of the economy. AAA Chicago’s most recent Fuel Gauge Report estimates that in[Read More…]
U.S. PIRG Urges Passage of Today’s Final Health Reform Legislation
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 2010. What follows is a statement by U.S. PIRG Health Care Advocate, Larry McNeely. “Today’s health care package offers Americans the relief they need from unrelenting premium hikes from the insurance industry. Within days, every member of the House of Representatives must cast their vote and choose: the[Read More…]
Minnesota Man Charged With Selling Wife for Sex
Cook County, IL–(ENEWSPF)– A Minnesota man will appear in bond court today and his wife and young child are being kept in a safe location after a Cook County Sheriff’s investigation found the man was sending his wife across the country and ordering her to have sex with men in[Read More…]
Statement by Senate Budget Committee Chairman Conrad on CBO Estimate of Health Reform Effort
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 2010. What follows is a statement by Senate Budget Committee Chairman Kent Conrad (D-ND) on the Congressional Budget (CBO) estimate of the health reform effort. “The non-partisan Congressional Budget Office delivered outstanding news today regarding Congress’ health reform effort. CBO’s new estimate shows that the reconciliation “fixer”[Read More…]
Opening Statement of Senator Levin At Hearing Relating to the ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Policy
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 2010. What follows is the opening statement of Senator Carl Levin (D-Mich.) before the Senate Armed Services Committee Hearing to continue to receive testimony relating to the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy. “The Secretary of Defense testified before this Committee on February 2nd that he supported the[Read More…]
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