Day: October 9, 2009

Durbin Announces Legislation to Combat School Violence at Community Level

CHICAGO, IL–(ENEWSPF)–October 9, 2009.  Chicago students who struggle with violence in their communities would benefit if an amendment U.S. Senator Dick Durbin introduced yesterday to provide funding for youth violence prevention efforts is signed into law.  This funding, introduced as an amendment to the Commerce Justice and Science spending bill,[Read More…]

Kerry, Kirk Renew Call for Public Option

BOSTON–(ENEWSPF)–October 9, 2009.  Senators John Kerry and Paul Kirk signed a letter urging the inclusion of a public option in any health reform legislation that will be considered on the Senate floor. “I believe deeply in a robust public option,” said Senator Kerry.  “With Ted Kennedy, I’ve fought hard on[Read More…]

2009 H1N1 Flu: Situation Update, October 9, 2009

Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–October 9, 2009. Key Flu Indicators Each week CDC analyzes information about influenza disease activity in the United States and publishes findings of key flu indicators in a report called FluView. During the week of September 27 – October 3, 2009, a review of the key indictors found that[Read More…]

Gem and Mineral Show Set For October 17 and 18

Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Fossils, shells, and minerals, oh my! More than 10,000 items will be on display at the annual Fossil, Gem, and Mineral Show hosted by Prairie State College (PSC) and the South Suburban Earth Science Club (SSESC). The show will be held on Saturday, October 17 and Sunday,[Read More…]

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