Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2013. Too many state governments and school districts are employing outdated and ineffective forms of school funding, according to two new reports released today by the Center for American Progress. The reports detail how outdated approaches for funding and managing schools can hinder school-improvement efforts. While categorical grants—funding[Read More…]
Year: 2013
DoD Identifies Army Casualty, November 18, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2013. The Department of Defense announced today the death a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Staff Sgt. Alex A. Viola, 29, of Keller, Texas, died Nov. 17, in Kandahar, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when his unit was attacked with an improvised explosive device while on[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Kerry at the Organization of American States on U.S. Policy in the Western Hemisphere
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2013. Mr. Secretary-General, thank you very, very much. Thank you for a wonderful welcome on this absolutely beautiful, luscious, seductive fall day, as pretty as it gets, and one that’s quickly prompting all of us to ask why we’re at work today. I’m privileged to be here.[Read More…]
Department of Justice Announces Investigation of the St. Louis County Family Court
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 18, 2013. The Justice Department announced today that it has opened a pattern or practice investigation of the Family Court of St. Louis. The investigation will focus on whether the court provides constitutionally required due process to all children appearing for delinquency proceedings and whether the court’s administration[Read More…]
Former Puerto Rico Police Officers Sentenced for Roles in Scheme to Extort a State Defendant for $50,000
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 18, 2013. Two former police officers with the Police of Puerto Rico were sentenced to serve 63 and 60 months in prison for attempting to extort a defendant and soliciting bribe payments of $50,000. Acting Assistant Attorney General Mythili Raman of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division and U.S.[Read More…]
Progress over the Weekend to Improve HealthCare.gov, November 18, 2013
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 18, 2013. By: Julie Bataille, Director of Communications, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Over the past few weeks, we’ve made measurable progress to improve HealthCare.gov, addressing both software glitches and hardware upgrades–all of which will make a meaningful difference in the consumer experience. I’m pleased to[Read More…]
Sertoma Centre to Host the 2nd Annual Holiday Bazaar!
Friends, neighboring schools, churches and organizations are all welcome. ALSIP—(ENEWSPF)—November 18, 2013. Make plans to attend Sertoma’s Holiday Bazaar which will be held on Friday, December 6, 2012 from 9 am –2 pm at 4343 W. 123rd Street in Alsip. Friends, neighboring schools, churches and area organizations are welcome to[Read More…]
New Guidance Limits Antibiotics for Common Infections in Children
Get Smart About Antibiotics Week 2013 calls for responsible antibiotic prescribing Infographic – Antibiotic prescribing rates vary by state – Larger Image and Text Version Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2013. Every year as many as 10 million U.S. children risk side effects from antibiotic prescriptions that are unlikely to help their[Read More…]
How Rare was Sunday’s Tornado Outbreak?
(Graphic: AccuWeather.com) AccuWeather Global Weather Center-(ENEWSPF)- AccuWeather.com reports in the wake of the deadly Midwest tornado outbreak on Sunday, many people are wondering how rare tornadoes are during November. The short answer is that tornadoes can occur in the Midwest during any month of the year. However, the number of tornadoes diminishes[Read More…]
Marian Band Wins Class AA, Earns Ninth Place Overall At 2013 BOA Grand Nationals in Indianapolis
Marian’s band performs at Grand Nationals. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Spartan Band first in AA for Outstanding Music Performance, Visual, General Effect Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Marian Catholic High School Marching Band, one of only 12 schools in the nation to reach the finals of the Bands of America Grand Nationals this[Read More…]
