Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 27, 2011. The Center for American Progress has previously pointed out that the House Republican budget for fiscal year 2012 forces future beneficiaries out of Medicare into more expensive private plans. One of the ways Republicans are trying to sell their Medicare proposal is by claiming that beneficiaries[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, April 27, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 27, 2011 – 8:48 A.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Good morning, everybody. You can read the paperwork we just handed out in a minute. Let me just get started. Thank you for coming this morning. I have with me today Dan Pfeiffer, the President’s Director of Communications, as well[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Full-Fill Aerosol Plant Expansion
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–April 27, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn announced today that Danville-area food manufacturer Full-Fill Industries, LLC will expand operations over the next year, doubling its size and adding 150 new jobs to its plant in Henning. The state’s $2.5 million business investment package will leverage an $11 million private investment that[Read More…]
Illinois Department of Insurance Urges Consumers to Review Flood Insurance Policies
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 27, 2011. The Illinois Department of Insurance is once again reminding homeowners and renters to prepare in advance for the possibility of floods by reviewing policy coverage and making informed decisions about whether flood insurance is needed. “This spring season has brought heavy rains and flooding, with more of[Read More…]
IDHS Launches New Initiative for Supportive Breastfeeding Environments
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–April 27, 2011. The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) joins Health Connect One and the University of Illinois at Chicago School of Public Health to launch a 5-year plan that will help create more supportive environments for breastfeeding mothers. Efforts will focus on workplace, community and hospital environments, as[Read More…]
Western Illinois University Receives Governor’s Award for Excellence in Veterans Education
MACOMB–(ENEWSPF)–April 27, 2011. Western Illinois University today received the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Veterans Education for exemplary efforts in providing greater educational and informational resources for student veterans. Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) Director Dan Grant presented the award to WIU President Al Goldfarb during a ceremony at[Read More…]
ACLU Appeals Dismissal Of Lawsuit Against Wal-Mart For Firing Cancer Patient Who Legally Used Medical Marijuana
CINCINNATI–(ENEWSPF)–April 27 2011. The American Civil Liberties Union today urged a federal appeals court to reinstate its lawsuit against Wal-Mart and the manager of its Battle Creek store for wrongfully firing an employee for using medical marijuana in accordance with state law. The patient, Joseph Casias, used marijuana to treat[Read More…]
International Atomic Energy Agency Briefing on Fukushima Nuclear Accident, 27 April 2011 (18:00 UTC)
Vienna, Austria–(ENEWSPF)–27 April 2011 – UPDATE 18:00 UTC. Presentation: → Summary of Reactor Status 1. Current situation Overall, the situation at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant remains very serious, but there are signs of recovery in some functions, such as electrical power and instrumentation. Changes to Fukushima Daiichi plant status[Read More…]
UN Human Rights Council to Hold Special Session on Situation in Syria
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–27 April 2011 – The United Nations Human Rights Council will hold a special session on Friday on the situation in Syria amid mounting concern over the recent killing or wounding of hundreds of peaceful protesters in the Middle East country. The United States requested the special session, which[Read More…]
Important Information for Atwater Carey First Aid Kit Consumers
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–April 27, 2011. Wisconsin Pharmacal Company, LLC has become aware of a broad United States market recall of Triad Povidone Iodine Prep Pads, manufactured by H&P Industries Inc. and marketed under various brand names including Triad. The Triad Povidone Iodine Prep Pads were included in the Atware Carey[Read More…]
