Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 18, 2009. Ippolito International, LP of Salinas, California is voluntarily recalling 1,715 cartons of bunched spinach, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune[Read More…]
Month: September 2009
Fox News’ Incomplete, Misleading ACORN Coverage Is Just Nuts
Commentary By Karl Frisch If you get your news from right-wing talk radio and Fox News, you probably think America is being overrun by a hyper-corrupt organized prostitution ring headquartered in the White House. In case you missed this story: Two conservative activists, Hannah Giles and James O’Keefe, visited a[Read More…]
Remarks by the First Lady on What Health Insurance Reform Means for Women and Famlies
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 18, 2009 – 11:33 A.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Thank you. Thank you all. Please, sit. Rest. (Laughter.) First of all, good morning. I am so thrilled to see so many of you here this morning at the White House. Welcome. And that’s including my good friend, Dr. Dorothy[Read More…]
Congressman Jackson Votes For The Single Largest Investment In College Aid in American History
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2009. Congressman Jesse L. Jackson, Jr. voted today to make the single largest investment in aid to help students and families pay for college. H.R. 3221–The Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act (SAFRA)–will expand access to an affordable college education to more American students, transform early education[Read More…]
Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez to Speak at GSU
Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park , IL–(ENEWSPF)– As part of the Distinguished Lecture Series at Governors State University, Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez will speak to students, faculty, staff, and the community at a free and public presentation on October 1, at 6 p.m.[Read More…]
Two Green Thumbs Up For Western Avenue School
Western Avenue parents Carrie Malfeo (left) and Maggie Bachus help level the ground before placing another side to the raised garden bed. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Steger, IL–(ENEWSPF)– ME4E, Multidisciplinary Education for the Environment, has been working with the PTO at Western Avenue Elementary School in Flossmoor, IL and is proud to[Read More…]
Rocket PTSO and Booster Club Combines Forces
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Rich East High School Parent Teacher Student Organization has combined forces with the Rocket Booster Club in the hopes of increasing awareness of both organizations. The new organization, titled The Rocket Booster Club, was formed over the summer. “It’s going to be an exciting time for[Read More…]
Rich East Receives ISBE School Improvement Grant
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Rich East High School has recently received a $233,000 School Improvement Grant from the Illinois State Board of Education to administer federal dollars in areas of school improvement, which will lead to student achievement. The plan includes a parental involvement piece that will provide classes and activities[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at Rally on Health Insurance Reform, September 17, 2009
College Park, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2009 – 11:49 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Maryland! (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you, College Park. (Applause.) Thank you so much. It is good to be back at the University of Maryland. (Applause.) I want to start by wishing The Fridge and the Terps good luck[Read More…]
Statement from Secretary of Education Arne Duncan on House Passage of the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2009. “Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to give America’s college students the biggest increase in financial aid since the GI Bill. The bill will guarantee increases for the Pell Grant program for the 2010-11 year and beyond. It will overhaul federal student loans to make[Read More…]
