CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2010. The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) is pleased to announce its partnership with Fifth Third Bank to present the College Smart Fair, April 23-24, at the University of Illinois Chicago Student Center East. The two-day event is part of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago’s Money Smart[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Illinois Department of Insurance Highlights Near-Term Changes Resulting From National Health Insurance Reform
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2010. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (the “Act”) signed by President Obama on March 23, 2010, will fundamentally improve the performance, transparency and accountability of health insurers and health insurance products in Illinois. Many significant reforms—including the requirement that health insurance companies cover all individuals regardless[Read More…]
New National Survey Shows that More than a Quarter of Youth aged 12 to 20 Drank Alcohol in the Past Month
Rockville, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2010. More than a quarter of youth aged 12-20 (27.6 percent) drank alcohol in the past month, according to a survey by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The study shows that the underage drinking rates were as high as 40 percent in some[Read More…]
Lennox Hearth Products Recalls Vent-Free Gas Logs and Fireplaces Due to Gas Leak and Fire Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2010. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of product: Superior VFGL Vent-Free Gas Log Sets and VF Vent-Free Fireplaces[Read More…]
Evenflo Recalls Top-of-Stair Plus Wood Gates Due to Fall Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2010. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of product: Evenflo Top-of-Stair™ Plus Wood Gates Units: About 150,000[Read More…]
Commentary on a New U.S.-Russia Arms Control Agreement
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–march 25, 2010. The report of a new agreement between the United States and Russia on a successor to the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, or START, marks an historic achievement that will increase the safety and security of the United States and our allies. This new follow-on treaty reduces[Read More…]
Senator Burris Commends Defense Secretary Gates for Actions to Curb ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Policy
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2010. Today, United States Senator Roland W. Burris praised Defense Secretary Robert Gates for his announcement of several measures to help stop the discharge of gay and lesbian service members from the military and to curtail the influence of the military’s ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ policy. The[Read More…]
Landmark Legislation to Increase College Affordability Clears Senate
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2010. Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, today announced that landmark legislation to make college more affordable and accessible had passed the U.S. Senate. The legislation must now go to the U.S. House for a final vote before heading[Read More…]
Senator Kerry Lauds Senate Passage of Health Insurance Reform
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2010. Senator John Kerry (D-Mass.) today released a statement following the U.S. Senate’s final passage of comprehensive national health insurance reform. “This is called governing. This is why we were sent here and this is what public servants should live to do. Because of this bill, peoples’[Read More…]
Senator Baucus Hails Senate Passage of Health Care Reform Improvements
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2010. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) today hailed Senate passage of key improvements to the landmark health care reform law signed by President Obama earlier this week. The legislation improves affordability by increasing tax credits to help Americans pay for insurance premiums, closes the Medicare[Read More…]
