Pittsburgh, PA–(ENEWSPF)–January 8, 2010. Robert Reich, Rep. Joe Courtney, and Economic Policy Institute’s Lawrence Mishel and Josh Bivens have reviewed and refuted “facts” regarding the so-called “Cadillac” tax in the health insurance reform debate: As the national wrestling match over the future of the nation’s health care system moves to its[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
HRC Sends Letter Condemning CBS Late Show with David Letterman Skit, Asks for Apology
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, sent the following letter today to David Letterman and CBS Corp. in response to a Late Show sketch mocking the appointment of Amanda Simpson to a senior position at the U.S. Department of[Read More…]
National, State, Local Leaders Ask President Obama and Congress to Make Affordability a Priority in Final Health Reform Legislation
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 7, 2010. Today, more than 750 elected officials, faith, labor, and nonprofit leaders across the country sent a letter to President Obama and Congress calling for strong affordability protections for low- and middle-income Americans in final health reform legislation. Signers of the letter include: Rhode Island Lieutenant Governor[Read More…]
Acer Recalls Notebook Computers Due to Burn Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 7, 2010. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 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: Certain Acer Aspire-series Notebook Computers Units: About 22,000 Manufacturer: Acer America[Read More…]
Gas Cans Recalled by No-Spill; Containers Can Leak and Create Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 7, 2010. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 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: No-Spill 5-gallon Gasoline Cans Units: About 7,500 Manufacturer: No-Spill LLC, of[Read More…]
South Suburban Earth Science Club to Meet January 12
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The South Suburban Earth Science Club will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday, January 12th, 7:30 p.m. at Freedom Hall, Park Forest, IL. Members will share their projects, such as jewelry making and information about upcoming fossil, gem and mineral shows. A table will be available for[Read More…]
‘Senior Power’ Focus of Rich Township AARP January Meeting
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Rich Township Area AARP Chapter 4576 will meet Tuesday, January 19, 2010, at 1:15 p.m., at the Shirley J. Green Center, 297 Liberty, in DownTown Park Forest. The program will be “Senior Power” and how to achieve it, by Earl and Alia Davis of Quality Classic[Read More…]
Secretary of State Services at GSU January 12
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Secretary of State’s Mobile Service Unit will be at Governors State University on Tuesday, January 12, from 1:30 to 7 p.m., in the Hall of Governors. Services available at the mobile service unit include driver’s license renewal, replacement, and corrections; State ID card renewal, replacement, and[Read More…]
Gunman Eludes Police at Matteson Hostage Situation
The South Suburban Emergency Response Team vehicle at the Sprint Store in Matteson after patrons were given permission to leave Panera Bread. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Matteson, IL–(ENEWSPF)– A possible hostage situation involving an armed gunman at the Sprint Store in Matteson was resolved shortly after 8:30 p.m. Wednesday night when[Read More…]
President Obama Expands “Educate to Innovate” Campaign for Excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 6, 2010. Today at the White House, as part of his “Educate to Innovate” campaign to lift American students to the top of the pack in science and math achievement over the next decade, President Obama will announce several new and innovative partnerships involving major companies, universities, foundations,[Read More…]
