Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2009. “For decades, Washington failed to act as health care costs continued to rise, crushing businesses and families and placing an unsustainable burden on governments. But today, key committees in the House of Representatives have engaged in unprecedented cooperation to produce a health care reform proposal that[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Statement by Secretary Duncan on Black-White Achievement Gaps
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2009. U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan released the following statement today regarding the National Center for Education Statistics’ new report, “Achievement Gaps: How Black and White Students in Public Schools Perform in Mathematics and Reading on the National Assessment of Educational Progress,” which analyzes black-white achievement[Read More…]
School Districts in 38 States Receive $116 million in Grants to help Improve Teaching of American History
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2009. U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan today announced that 123 school districts in 38 states have been awarded $116 million in new grants to help schools improve the teaching of American history. “These grants give school districts an ideal opportunity to partner with other organizations that[Read More…]
Cook County State’s Attorney Files Civil Lawsuit Against Cook County Regional Office of Education
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2009. The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office has filed a civil lawsuit against Superintendent Charles Flowers and the Suburban Cook County Regional Office of Education seeking repayment of a past due county loan and alleging that Flowers engaged in a scheme to defraud Cook County when he obtained[Read More…]
78-year-old Man in Train/Car Crash Released from Hospital
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Park Forest man whose car was totaled by a Canadian National train Saturday was released from Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn. A hospital spokesperson confirmed that the man had been examined and released in fair condition. A previous report from the hospital indicated the[Read More…]
U.S. Department of Education Awards $26.5 Million in Grants to Help Make Children Healthier and More Active
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 13, 2009. As a result of $26.5 million in awards from the U.S. Department of Education, more children will have access to physical education programs and instruction on healthy eating and good nutrition. The Carol M. White Physical Education Program grants will provide 73 public schools and community-based[Read More…]
L A Weight Loss Recalls L A Hot Drinks Café Au Lait Because of Possible Health Risk
HORSHAM, PA–(ENEWSPF)–July 13, 2009 – Weight Loss Services, LP of Horsham, PA is recalling 403 cases (16,120 selling units) of L A Hot Drinks Café Au Lait net weight 4.07oz, because one of the ingredients of the product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The ingredient, an instant[Read More…]
Illinois Firm Recalls Ground Beef Products Due To Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–July 12, 2009 – E. S. Miller Packing Co., a Montgomery, Ill., establishment is recalling approximately 219 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products subject to recall include: [View[Read More…]
Did Michael Jackson Doctor Violate Medical Law on Larry King Live?
Dr. Arnie Klein on CNN. (Click image to watch video on CNN) Commentary Amidst the constant barrage of news reports seeking to cover every possible aspect of the late Michael Jackson’s life and death, one Hollywood doc is coming under fire from others in the profession for comments he made[Read More…]
Park Forest Gym to Host Senior Citizen Fitness Class
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Quality Classic Fitness Center in Downtown Park Forest is hosting a six-week fitness program for senior citizens starting in late July. The classes will begin on Thursday, July 30, and run each Thursday until September 3. Classes will be held from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.[Read More…]
