Day: October 6, 2009

College Illinois!® 529 Prepaid Tuition Program ‘Solid’

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 6, 2009.  The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) announced it will begin another enrollment cycle for the College Illinois!® 529 Prepaid Tuition Program November 1 with the program in solid financial shape. “Our message to the residents of Illinois and current contract-holders is that the College Illinois! Prepaid Tuition[Read More…]

U.S. Secretary of Education Announces National Competition to Invest in Innovation

Washington–(ENEWSPF)–October 6, 2009.  U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan today announced the Department’s priorities for grants under the $650 million Investing in Innovation Fund (i3). The fund, which is part of the historic $5 billion investment in school reform in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), will support local[Read More…]

Directors Chairs Sold at Lowe’s Stores Recalled Due to Fall Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 6, 2009.  The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Folding Directors Chairs Units: About 84,000 Importer: L G Sourcing Inc.,[Read More…]

Additional Injuries Prompt DeVilbiss to Reannounce Recall of Pressure Washers and Air Compressors

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 6, 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: DeVilbiss Air Power Company Pressure Washers and Air Compressors Units:[Read More…]

General Stanley McChrystal is not President Obama’s Grant

Blog Commentary President Obama has not yet found his Grant. Lieutenant General Stanley McChrystal was promoted to top commander in Afghanistan in May, 2009. He replaced General David McKiernan, who had been calling for big troop increases in the months before he was relieved. McChrystal has been calling for troop[Read More…]

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