Day: January 9, 2015

Publicly Funded Family Planning Yields Numerous Positive Health Outcomes While Saving Taxpayer Dollars

Three New Resources Make the Case for Investing in These Services NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–January 9, 2015.  The nation’s public investment in family planning not only helps women and couples avoid unintended pregnancy and abortion, but also helps them avoid such negative health outcomes as cervical cancer, HIV and other STIs, infertility,[Read More…]

Mayor Emanuel and GE Announce Expansion of Dual Credit and Dual Enrollment Programs, More Than Doubling Participation

$500,000 Investment Expands Free College Course Opportunities for Chicago Public School Students, Reducing Burdensome College Debt; Program has Expanded by Nearly a Factor of Eight Since 2011 CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 9, 2015. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and General Electric (GE) announced the expansion of the Dual Credit and Dual Enrollment programs today for[Read More…]

Senators Durbin, Markey, Blumenthal Call For Increased Disclosure, Transparency In New Comprehensive Report On Energy Drink Consumption

Survey of a dozen energy drink companies conducted by lawmakers finds ninety percent of the market unwilling to commit to adolescent protections WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–January 9, 2015. In the latest step in their ongoing investigation into the energy drink industry, U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL), Edward J. Markey (D-MA), and[Read More…]

New Opportunities on Horizon for Roosevelt University Students Who Want to Teach

Roosevelt University students considering teaching careers with at-risk youths may be eligible for a break in tuition beginning in fall 2015.  CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 9, 2015.  Students who, after graduating, agree to teach in low-income areas and in high-need fields, including math, science, special education and bi-lingual education, could save $4,000 a[Read More…]

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