Knowing your risks today can lead to a healthier tomorrow SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–November 26, 2013. As many families gather for Thanksgiving, the conversation often drifts toward talking about traits and characteristics that run in their family, such as eye and hair color. This year, Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. LaMar[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Three Subsidiaries of Weatherford International Limited Agree to Plead Guilty to FCPA and Export Control Violations
Weatherford International and Subsidiaries Agree to Pay $252 Million in Penalties and Fines Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 26, 2013. Three subsidiaries of Weatherford International Limited (Weatherford International), a Swiss oil services company that trades on the New York Stock Exchange, have agreed to plead guilty to anti-bribery provisions of the Foreign Corrupt[Read More…]
Statement by the White House Press Secretary Regarding Robert Levinson
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 26, 2013. On March 9, 2007, American citizen and retired FBI Agent Robert Levinson went missing during a business trip to Kish Island, Iran. Today, Mr. Levinson becomes one of the longest held Americans in history. As we approach the upcoming holiday season, we reiterate the commitment of[Read More…]
New Data Shows Affordable Care Act Helped Seniors Save $8.9 Billion on Prescription Drugs Nationwide
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 26, 2013. Seniors and people with disabilities with Medicare prescription drug plan coverage saved $8.9 billion to date on their prescription drugs thanks to the Affordable Care Act, according to new data released today by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). At the same time, these[Read More…]
CLR Medicals International Inc. Issues Nationwide Recall of Viscoelastic Products
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–November 25, 2013. CLR Medicals International Inc., initiated a nationwide recall of Viscocel and Viscocel Plus, in response to FDA inspectional findings of deficiencies in the Quality System regulations for Medical Device Manufacturers, 21 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Part 820 and lack of Premarket Approval (PMA) for[Read More…]
Clerk Orr’s Statement on Marriage Equality Lawsuit
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Earlier today, U.S. District Judge Thomas Durkin ruled that I may issue a marriage license to a same-sex couple in which one partner is facing a terminal illness. As a supporter of same-sex marriage, I’m pleased Judge Durkin granted relief to Patricia Ewert and Vernita Gray in this[Read More…]
Grieving the Loss of Bernard J. Jablonski
Photo supplied by Bernie Jablonski during the creation of his website. Commentary By Gary Kopycinski Friends, please consider this a retraction of the piece I published earlier this afternoon regarding the death of the friend of so many, Bernard J. Jablonski. As far as I’m concerned, the number one rule[Read More…]
Senator Merkley Announces Trade Bill to Level the Playing Field for Oregon Manufacturing Companies and Create Middle Class Jobs
Oregon City, OR–(ENEWSPF)–November 25, 2013. Standing in front of the shuttered Blue Heron paper mill, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley today announced new legislation that would crack down on unfair trade practices, level the playing field for Oregon manufacturing companies, and help create middle class jobs in Oregon. The Level the[Read More…]
DePaul MBA Students Bring Business Tools to Rebuild New Orleans Economy
Kellstadt Graduate School of Business service trip grows in its 7th year Continuing an annual tradition, 29 members of DePaul’s full-time MBA class of 2015 will volunteer this December to be pro-bono consultants for small businesses still rebuilding after Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 25, 2013. Rebuilding a business[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel And Vice President Biden Celebrate Chicago’s First New Domestic Violence Shelter In More Than A Decade
Two-Story Facility Will Feature an Innovative Suite-Based Design, Social Services, and Economic Opportunities for Domestic Violence Victims CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 25, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined Vice President Joe Biden today to celebrate the first domestic violence shelter to open in the City of Chicago in more than a decade. The ceremony[Read More…]
