From Scientific American: Over the past decade a kind of brain surgery known as deep-brain stimulation (DBS) has helped some Parkinson’s disease sufferers develop better control of their physical movements. But the risks that come with the invasive procedure—not to mention the costs—keep physicians and patients cautious. The treatment is usually indicated[Read More…]
Day: February 13, 2013
Sun-Times: President Obama To Speak On Economic Agenda, Gun Violence, at Hyde Park Academy Friday
From Lynn Sweet at the Chicago Sun-Times: President Barack Obama will speak at the Hyde Park Academy on Friday, returning home to push his second-term economic agenda and curbs on gun violence just a few blocks from his Kenwood home–and not far from where 15-year-old Hadiya Pendleton was gunned down[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces that Chicago Tech Company bswift Will Boost Chicago Presence by Adding More than 100 Jobs
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 13, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced today that bswift, a Chicago company offering software and services to streamline HR and benefits administration for thousands of employers and millions of consumers, will boost its Chicago presence by adding more than 100 jobs to its Chicago workforce over the next three[Read More…]
Statement from Senator Mark Kirk on Meeting with Families Affected by Gun Violence
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 13, 2013. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) today released a statement after meeting with families affected by gun violence: “Today, I sat down with Illinois families who lost loved ones due to senseless gun violence. I asked Cleopatra Pendleton, mother of 15-year-old Hadiya who was shot and[Read More…]
Illinois Department of Employment Security Recovers $44 Million from Unemployment Cheats
Improper Payments Weaken Trust Fund, Illinois Economy; Some Individuals Could Face Prosecution CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 13, 2013. In 2012, more than $44 million was recovered from 20,000 people who wrongfully collected unemployment insurance, the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) said today. Federal tax returns were confiscated from those who refused IDES’[Read More…]
Statement from Governor Quinn on President Obama’s State of the Union Address
CHICAGO–(ENWESPF)–February 13, 2013. Last night, Governor Pat Quinn issued the following statement regarding President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address: “President Obama laid out an inspiring agenda that will make America a magnet for jobs and drive economic growth for the next generation. “As the President made clear tonight,[Read More…]
DOD Announces the Distinguished Warfare Medal
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 13, 2013. The Department of Defense announced today the creation of the Distinguished Warfare Medal to recognize a service member’s extraordinary achievements directly impacting combat operations. Modern technology enables service members with special training and capabilities to more directly and precisely impact military operations at times far from[Read More…]
Readout of Secretary Panetta’s Call with Korea’s Minister of National Defense Kim
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 13, 2013. Pentagon Press Secretary George Little provided the following readout: “Secretary Panetta spoke with Republic of Korea Minister of Defense Kim Kwan-Jin today to discuss immediate coordinated actions and continuing collaboration in the wake of North Korea’s highly provocative nuclear test. Secretary Panetta reaffirmed the U.S. commitment,[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on Ash Wednesday
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 13, 2013. Michelle and I join with Christians here and around the world in marking Ash Wednesday. This is a day of both reflection and joy, a time to ponder the meaning of repentance and restoration. As we enter Lent, we join millions in renewing our faith and[Read More…]
Fact Sheet: The President’s Plan to Reward Work by Raising the Minimum Wage
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 13, 2013. The President’s plan strengthens the middle class by making America a magnet for jobs, equipping every American with the skills they need to do those jobs, and ensuring hard work leads to a decent living. The President believes that no one who works fulltime should have[Read More…]
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