Day: August 20, 2013

Senator Merkley To Introduce ‘Marine Debris Emergency Act’

Bill Will help Oregon Communities Receive Federal Assistance for Tsunami Debris Cleanup LINCOLN CITY–(ENEWSPF)–August 20, 2013.  Today, at the Oregon Coast Economic Summit, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley announced plans to introduce the “Marine Debris Emergency Act,” a bill to help communities affected by marine debris emergencies. The bill would expedite[Read More…]

Mayor Emanuel and Chicago Public Schools CEO Byrd-Bennett Visit Newly Renovated Jones College Prep

With $115 Million in TIF funds Invested in New Jones College Prep, Nationally-Ranked High School Will Double Number of Students CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 20, 2013.  Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett visited the newly renovated Jones College Prep that will nearly double the number of students admitted[Read More…]

Governor Quinn Opens CVS Caremark Mail Service Center in Mt. Prospect

New State-of-the-Art Facility Will Employ 400 Illinois Residents MOUNT PROSPECT–(ENEWSPF)–August 20, 2013.  Governor Pat Quinn today was joined by company officials to open the new state-of-the-art CVS Caremark Mail Service Pharmacy and Customer Center in Mount Prospect. The 150,000 square foot facility will employ 400 people, represents an investment of[Read More…]

Employer-Sponsored Family Health Premiums Rise a Modest 4 Percent in 2013, National Benchmark Employer Survey Finds

Annual Family Premiums Now Top $16,000 On Average, With Workers Paying Nearly $4,600 Menlo Park, Calif.–(ENEWSPF)–August 20, 2013.  Annual premiums for employer-sponsored family health coverage reached $16,351 this year, up 4 percent from last year, with workers on average paying $4,565 toward the cost of their coverage, according to the[Read More…]

CDC Awards Funding to Help States Face New Infectious Disease Threats

Funding helps build epidemiology and laboratory capacity Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–August 20, 2013.  Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced an award to states of about $75.8 million through the Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity for Infectious Diseases Cooperative Agreement (ELC). This funding helps states and communities strengthen core epidemiology[Read More…]

Medical Marijuana

Follow-Up Story: Who Are These People Using Medical Marijuana, August 20, 2013

The truth about medical marijuana. (Photo: iStockPhoto) OREGON—(ENEWSPF)—August 20, 2013. First, I would like to thank our eNews readers for the positive feedback I’ve been getting about my recent commentary with my experience with the Oregon Medical Marijuana Program (see: https://www.enewspf.com/opinion/commentary/45441-coming-out-of-the-closet-my-experience-with-the-oregon-medical-marijuana-program.html). I also want to thank our friends from the[Read More…]

American Bar Association Launches website to Match Volunteer Lawyers with Veterans Filing Disability Claims

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 20, 2013 — The American Bar Association is unveiling a website for volunteer lawyers interested in helping to ensure veterans receive disability compensation. The site will serve as a key tool for the Veterans’ Claims Assistance Network, a pilot program recently announced by the ABA, the Department of Veterans[Read More…]

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