Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 9, 2009. I am not the first President to take up this cause, but I am determined to be the last. It has now been nearly a century since Theodore Roosevelt first called for health care reform. And ever since, nearly every President and Congress, whether Democrat or[Read More…]
Month: September 2009
Remarks by Treasury Secretary Geithner at White House Task Force on Middle Class Families Meeting on College Access and Affordability
Syracuse, New York–(ENEWSPF)–September 9, 2009. Mr. Vice President, Secretary Duncan, Chancellor Cantor, I am pleased to join you today to discuss the importance of college education and college affordability to the U.S. economy and American families. This subject is touching close to home these days because next week I’ll be[Read More…]
Bicycle Chains and Chain Connector Links Recalled by SRAM Due to Fall Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 9, 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: 10 Speed SRAM Bicycle Chains with PowerLock connector links Units:[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama in Discussion With 9th Grade Students
Arlington, Virginia–(ENEWSPF)–September 8, 2009 – 11:01 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. So this is the first day of high school? STUDENTS: Yes. THE PRESIDENT: Wow. I’m trying to remember back to my first day of high school. I can’t remember that far back. But it is great to see[Read More…]
Schakowsky: Nothing but a Robust Public Option
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 8, 2009 — Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-IL, released the following statement expressing her unequivocal support for a robust public health insurance plan. Rep. Schakowsky, a member of the House Energy & Commerce Committee has been a strong voice in support of such a plan. “Many Members of Congress[Read More…]
Conyers: Public Option is a Necessary Component of Health-Care Reform
Washington–(ENEWSPF)–September 8, 2009. Congressman John Conyers, Jr. (D-Mich.), released the following statement this morning applauding the president’s decision to press the case for health-care reform in a speech to a joint session of Congress this week. Conyers reiterated that it is absolutely necessary that a robust public health insurance option[Read More…]
ME4E Continues Work with School District 163
Michelle O’Connor, ME4E Co-Founder, sharing a student created video to a family at Forest Trail Middle School’s Open House. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– ME4E, Multidisciplinary Education for the Environment, has been working with the students in School District 163 for the past several years. Whether it’s a monarch program[Read More…]
PSC Site of Immigration Workshop
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Immigration is an issue that affects many individuals in the U.S. Whether they are experiencing it first-hand or with a family member, individuals looking for more information about immigration rights are invited to attend a workshop at Prairie State College (PSC). The “Know Your Rights” workshop is[Read More…]
Illinois Worknet Center Offers Free Microsoft Certification
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Earlier this year Microsoft Corporation announced a job training program aimed at teaching technical skills to as many as 2 million Americans over the next three years. Illinois residents are the latest to benefit from Microsoft’s Elevate America program. Illinois residents can obtain a free voucher to[Read More…]
Art as Resistance for US Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans
“Throughout history, culture and art have always been the celebration of freedom under oppression.” – Author unknown Analysis By Dahr Jamail Soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan have tough truths to tell, and it has been well demonstrated that the establishment media does not want to broadcast these. Given the[Read More…]
