Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The threat from the health insurance industry came Monday on an apparent loophole which apparently gave insurers wiggle room to deny coverage to children with preexisting conditions. From the Associated Press: The fine print of the law appears to have been less than completely clear on whether kids[Read More…]
Month: March 2010
American Red Cross Announces Spending Plan for Relief and Recovery in Haiti
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 29, 2010 — The American Red Cross today announced its long-term recovery plan for spending the rest of the nearly $400 million it has received in Haiti donations. The announcement comes two days before an international donor’s conference hosted by the United Nations to discuss ways that governments and[Read More…]
State Public Health Director Reminds Illinoisans It’s Not too Late to Vaccinate for the H1N1 Flu
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–March 29, 2010. The Illinois Department of Public Health is continuing to encourage the public to get vaccinated against the H1N1 influenza virus. “It’s not too late to get vaccinated for the H1N1 flu,” said Dr. Damon T. Arnold, director, Illinois Department of Public Health. “Although flu activity has[Read More…]
Perfect Candy & Packaging Co. Announces a Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Whole Black Pepper in H.D.W. FOODS Labeled Bags
Reading, Pa–(ENEWSPF)–March 29, 2010. As a result of a nationwide recall of Black Pepper by Mincing Overseas Spice Company and by Dutch Valley Food Distributors, Perfect Candy & Packaging Co is joining in this product recall due to the possibility of contamination with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious[Read More…]
AARP Survey: Economic Recession Negatively Impacting Health and Financial Security of Hispanic Boomers
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 29, 2010. The current economic recession has forced many Hispanics age 45+ to cope by making increasingly difficult decisions that may impact their long-term health and financial security, according to a new survey by AARP, in collaboration with the National Hispana Leadership Institute and impreMedia. In particular, many[Read More…]
In Seeking To Strip LGBT Oklahomans Of Hate Crimes Protections, Oklahoma Removes Protections For Race And Religion
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 29, 2010. In October, President Barack Obama signed The Matthew Shepard Act, expanding the reach of the 1969 hate crimes law to “authorize the Department of Justice to investigate and prosecute certain bias-motivated crimes based on the victim’s actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or disability.”[Read More…]
Public Opinion Snapshot: Positive Signs for Health Care Reform
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 29, 2010. Health care reform, the biggest piece of social legislation passed since 1965, is now the law of the land. This historic achievement is getting some positive reactions from the public now that the painful congressional process has finally ended and there is an actual piece of[Read More…]
College Aid Applications Up; ISAC Advises Quick Completion of FAFSA
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 29, 2010. The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) says time is running out to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid if students would like to be considered for state Monetary Award Program (MAP) grants. That’s because eligible applications are up nearly 37 percent over last year, according[Read More…]
Ahead of Donors’ Meeting On Haiti, UN Calls for More Than $11 Billion in Spending
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–29 March 2010 – The “smart” rebuilding of Haiti after January’s earthquake will require some $11.5 billion of spending over the next 10 years, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today ahead of Wednesday’s international donor meeting on the way ahead for the Caribbean country. “That is our challenge in New[Read More…]
Double Suicide Bombings On Rush-Hour Moscow Subway Kill At Least 38, Wound More Than 60 (Video)
Moscow–(ENEWSPF)– From the Chicago Tribune: Two female suicide bombers blew themselves up Monday in twin attacks on Moscow subway stations jam-packed with rush-hour passengers, killing at least 38 people and wounding more than 60, officials said. They blamed the carnage on rebels from the Caucasus region. The blasts come six[Read More…]
