Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 22, 2009. The following is the floor statement delivered by Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) regarding the constitutionality of health care reform. “Mr. President, some of my Colleagues on the other side of the aisle have asserted that the penalty that is proposed under the bill before us for[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
The Benefits of the Senate Health Reform Bill
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The United States Senate is on the verge of passing historic health reform legislation. Taken together, the provisions of this bill represent the most significant health reform since the creation of Medicare. The Senate health reform bill will: Extend coverage to 31 million Americans, the largest expansion of[Read More…]
Mayor Dwight Welch Helps Nab 3 Bank Heist Suspects
Country Club Hills , IL–(ENEWSPF)– From the Chicago Tribune: Three suspects were arrested this afternoon after they robbed a bank in south suburban Country Club Hills, officials said. Three officers from Country Club Hills and Mayor Dwight Welch, who is a state-certified police officer and former sergeant, were joined by[Read More…]
Beluga Whale Born At Shedd Aquarium This Week Dies
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Chicago Tribune is reporting that a baby beluga whale born at the Shedd Aquarium has died. From the Chicago Tribune: A male baby beluga whale born in a difficult birth Sunday at the Shedd Aquarium died Tuesday after never establishing a bond with his mother or learning[Read More…]
Oak Forest School in the Running for $100,000
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 22, 2009. Arbor Park Middle School in Oak Forest continues to remain on the top 10 list of schools in U.S. Cellular’s Calling All Communities campaign. This week the school came in ninth place, falling one spot from last week’s eighth place. If Arbor Park maintains their momentum and[Read More…]
Final Vote on Passage of Senate Health Care Bill Scheduled
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 22, 2009. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) announced today that a vote on the final passage of the Senate health care reform bill will take place at 8 a.m. on December 24, 2009. Source: reid.senate.gov
IKEA Recalls LEOPARD Highchairs Due to Fall and Choking Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 22, 2009. 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: LEOPARD Highchairs Units: About 600 Distributor: IKEA Home Furnishings, of[Read More…]
Temperature and Pressure Relief Valves for Large Water Heaters Recalled by Watts Regulator Due to Rupture and Burn Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 22, 2009. 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: One-inch 140X-9 Temperature and Pressure Relief Valves Units: About 900[Read More…]
Diving Equipment Recalled by Dive Rite Due to Drowning Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 22, 2009. 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: Dive Rite Wings Units: About 16,000 Manufacturer: Lamartek Inc., dba[Read More…]
Polaris Industries Recalls Certain ATVs Due to Crash Hazard
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 22, 2009. The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: 2009-2010 Polaris All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) Units: About 8,500 Manufacturer: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. Hazard: The[Read More…]
