CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—October 15, 2009. The Cook County Health and Hospitals System has developed its preliminary recommendations for its Strategic Plan. The public is invited to a series of Town Hall Meetings to voice their comments and concerns about the strategic direction of the system. Background: Key to bringing long-term improvements to[Read More…]
Day: October 15, 2009
Remarks by President Obama to Students at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Charter School
New Orleans, Louisiana–(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 2009 – 12:31 P.M. THE PRESIDENT: What’s going on, King? How’s everybody doing? (Applause.) Well, what a warm greeting — I appreciate that, guys. Thank you so much. It is great to see you. I just want you to know that I am so appreciative that[Read More…]
Secretary of Education Duncan Calling on State Leaders to Become Partners in Helping to Educate Children
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 2009. Below are the prepared remarks that U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan will deliver on Friday, Oct. 16, at the National Association of State Boards of Education in Cincinnati, Ohio: It’s my pleasure to be here today. Thank you for rescheduling my speech. As you know,[Read More…]
Red Cross Offers Important Tips for Caring for Someone with the Flu
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 2009 — With the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reporting that the H1N1 (swine flu) virus has now spread throughout the United States, the American Red Cross has a set of tips for people who are sick or are taking care of someone who has the[Read More…]
FDA Warns of Unapproved and Illegal H1N1 Drug Products Purchased Over the Internet
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 2009. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today warned consumers to use extreme care when purchasing any products over the Internet that claim to diagnose, prevent, treat or cure the H1N1 influenza virus. The warning comes after the FDA recently purchased and analyzed several products represented online[Read More…]
Moser Enterprises Recalls Schwalbe Brand Bicycle Tires Due to Fall Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 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: Schwalbe Ultremo R Bicycle Tires Units: About 5,000 Importer: Moser[Read More…]
SI Tech Recalls Diving Suit Hoses Due to Drowning Hazard; One Death Reported
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 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: Diving Air Hose for Dry Suits Units: About 65,000 Manufacturer:[Read More…]
Electra Bicycle Company Expands Recall of Bicycles with Front Trays or Baskets
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 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: 2009 Model Electra Bicycles with Front Trays or Baskets Units:[Read More…]
Ramiro Guevara, 17, Killed in Chicago Club
From the Chicago Tribune: A 17-year-old boy was shot to death this morning in a Logan Square neighborhood nightclub, police said. Police were notified about the shooting at about 2 a.m. inside the V Live night club at 2047 N. Milwaukee Avenue, said Chicago Police News Affairs Officer Hector Alfaro. Ramiro Guevara got into[Read More…]
Senator Roland Burris Will Only Support Health Care Bill with Government Plan
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– United States Senator Roland Burris (D-IL) wants health care reform with a government health insurance plan and he’s willing to fight for it, says the Wall Street Journal. From the Chicago Sun-Times: The Wall Street Journal named him as one of six senators to watch in the coming[Read More…]