Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 2, 2013. By: Julie Bataille, Director of Communications, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services We’ve been making improvements to HealthCare.gov over the past several weeks to help consumers enroll in affordable health coverage, and today, we’ve launched an improved window shopping feature for consumers. Consumers can now see[Read More…]
Day: December 2, 2013
An Open Letter to the 3.5%
MASSACHUSETTS–(ENEWSPF)–December 2, 2013. This is an open letter to you. Yes, you: You! Are! The 3.5%! We are in a historic moment where a new cultural, political, ecological reality must emerge and replace the dominant paradigm. The planet itself, to say nothing of the overwhelming majority of human beings,[Read More…]
Family Dollar Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
MATTHEWS, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE-ENEWSPF)– Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (NYSE: FDO) announced today that the Company’s Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend on the Company’s common stock of $0.26 per share, payable Wednesday, January 15, 2014, to shareholders of record at the close of business on Friday, December 13, 2013. About Family Dollar For more[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Launches Campaign Asking Residents to Report Petcoke
Residents Asked to Call 311 or Email Complaints in Latest Effort to Crackdown on Petcoke Emissions CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 2, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today launched a new campaign encouraging residents to call 311 or email the City to report sightings of petroleum coke, or “petcoke,” the solid by-product of petroleum refining[Read More…]
Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Chicago Park District Announce Chicago Residents Can Now Register Online for Winter Programs
After Record Fall Program Participation, Winter Programs Run From January 6 Through March 17 CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 2, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Park District Superintendent Michael Kelly announced that online registration for winter park programming begins today. Online registration takes place over two days, depending on park location. The Park[Read More…]
ACLU Sues Bishops on Behalf of Pregnant Woman Denied Care at Catholic Hospital
Suit Claims Religious Directives Put Women’s Health at Risk NEW YORK and DETROIT–(ENEWSPF)–December 2, 2013. The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Michigan have filed a lawsuit on behalf of a pregnant woman who miscarried and was denied appropriate medical treatment because the only hospital in her county[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Launches Annual Holiday Card Drive for Wounded Troops
Encourages Illinois Residents to Support Our Veterans and Servicemembers at Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 2, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today was joined by local students to light the state of Illinois’ Christmas tree and launch the annual Illinois Heroes Holiday Card Drive. The Governor encouraged students from across the[Read More…]
CVS’ Caremark Will Pay $4.25 Million for Allegedly Denying Medicaid Claims for Reimbursement of Prescription Drug Costs
Washington, DC—(ENEWPSF)—December 2, 2013. Caremark LLC, a pharmacy benefit management company (PBM), will pay the government and five states a total of $4.25 million to settle allegations that it knowingly failed to reimburse Medicaid for prescription drug costs paid on behalf of Medicaid beneficiaries, who also were eligible for drug[Read More…]
Health Care Clinic Owners Sentenced for Role in $8 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 2, 2013. Two health care clinic owners were sentenced today in connection with an $8 million health care fraud scheme involving the now-defunct home health care company Flores Home Health Care Inc. Acting Assistant Attorney General Mythili Raman of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney Wifredo A.[Read More…]
White House Fact Sheet: Shared Responsibility to Strengthen Results for an AIDS-Free Generation
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 2, 2013. Since taking office, President Obama and his Administration have taken enormous steps to address the HIV epidemic, both domestically and globally. This World AIDS Day, we remember those lost to this epidemic, and reflect on the progress of the past year to prevent HIV infections, improve[Read More…]