Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2013. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Staff Sgt. Randall R. Lane, 43, of Indianapolis, Ind., died Sept. 13, in Kabul, Afghanistan, from a non-combat related illness. He was assigned to the 190th Transportation Battalion, 38th[Read More…]
Year: 2013
State Department Briefing by Jen Psaki, September 17, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing SYRIA Discussions Ongoing at UN / P-5 and P-3 Meetings UN Report on Chemical Weapons Attack on August 21 Timeline / Way Forward / Geneva 2 TURKEY/SYRIA Downed Syrian Helicopter BRAZIL State Visit INDIA/PAKISTAN Ongoing Dialogue / Ibrahim Dawood CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC[Read More…]
On Wednesday, Sept. 18 U.S. Senate Hearing to Highlight Conservative Opposition to Mandatory Minimum Sentencing Policies
Hearing Builds on Bipartisan Patrick Leahy/ Rand Paul Legislation and Attorney General Holder’s Recent Call for Federal Sentencing Reform; As Opposition to Mass Incarceration Builds, Mandatory Minimums Face Increased Scrutiny From Across Political Spectrum Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2013. On Wedneday, September 18th the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee will hear testimony[Read More…]
Congresswoman Kelly Donates Computers to Sauk Village School
Sauk Village, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 17, 2013. Congresswoman Robin Kelly on Monday donated five computers to Strassburg Elementary School in Sauk Village. The used government computers were refurbished by PC Rebuilders & Recyclers of Chicago. “In today’s digital world, computers are an essential tool. So I’m pleased that more computers can be[Read More…]
South Suburban College’s Business & Career Institute to Host ‘Increase Your Sales IQ’ Workshop in Oak Forest
Oak Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 17, 2013. The South Suburban College Business & Career Institute (BCI) presents a Breakfast with BCI Workshop titled “Increase your Sales IQ,” facilitated by Mary Erlain, president of Peak Development Strategies. This event will take place at the University & College Center (UCC), on Tuesday, October 15th[Read More…]
American Medical Association Releases New Study of Physician Practice Arrangements
Private practice medicine remains strong despite increase in hospital employment CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2013. The American Medical Association (AMA) today released new data on physician practice arrangements showing that private practice medicine remains strong despite an increase in hospital employment. This is the first nationally representative study of physician practice arrangements[Read More…]
University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History Welcomes Ray Troll
EUGENE, Oregon–(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2013 — The Museum of Natural and Cultural History (MNCH) at the University of Oregon will host a public reception for Ray Troll, whose works are currently on view in the museum’s newest exhibition, “Cruisin’ the Fossil Freeway with Artist Ray Troll and Paleontologist Kirk Johnson.” The[Read More…]
University of Oregon Honored as a Military Friendly School Once Again
Eugene, Oregon–(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2013. The University of Oregon is a top military friendly school according to Victory Media Inc., publisher of G.I. Jobs magazine, in its latest annual list. The honor puts the UO in the top 20 percent of U.S. colleges, universities and trade schools for services for students[Read More…]
NIH-funded Study Suggests Brain is Hard-wired for Chronic Pain
Brain’s white matter may determine susceptibility to chronic pain Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2013. The structure of the brain may predict whether a person will suffer chronic low back pain, according to researchers who used brain scans. The results, published in the journal Pain, support the growing idea that the brain[Read More…]
‘Stronger Medicine Than Obamacare Needed to End Uninsured Crisis’: Health Expert
Citing latest Census count of 48 million uninsured, researcher says Affordable Care Act will cut that figure by only half, leaving tens of millions vulnerable to unnecessary suffering and premature death CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—September 17, 2013. The Census Bureau’s official estimate that 48 million Americans lacked health insurance in 2012 means approximately[Read More…]
