Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 3, 2011. Washington Post Misleads Seniors on Social Security The Washington Post published a Halloween-Eve front page “Prediction of Doom” feature piece riddled with misleading statements and inaccuracies about Social Security and its financial footing [http://wapo.st/tuG2Jy]. The 12-member panel is less than a month away from its deadline[Read More…]
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Seniors Save More Than $1.2 Billion on Prescriptions Thanks to the Affordable Care Act
More than 22.6 million people with Medicare received free preventive services this year WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 3, 2011. So far this year, more than 2.2 million people with Medicare have saved more than $1.2 billion on their prescriptions, for an average of $550 per person, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid[Read More…]
Park Forest Nurses Club to Meet Thursday, November 17
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 4, 2011. The Park Forest Nurses Club will meet Thursday, November 17 at 7:30pm at Calvary United Protestant Church, 425 N. Orchard Dr.(corner of Lincoln Highway and Orchard Dr.). “Make Health & Wellness a Priority in Your Life” will be presented by Derek Hartman DC. All Registered Nurses[Read More…]
Rep.Schakowsky Joins 132 House Members to Challenge DOMA
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 4, 2011. Yesterday, Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) joined 132 other members of the House of Representatives to file an Amicus Brief in strong opposition to the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA.) Filed in the consolidated case of Massachusetts v. Dept. of Health and Gill v. Office of Personnel[Read More…]
Madigan Sues Two Prepaid Calling Card Companies
Companies Targeted Immigrant Communities, Sold Cards with Up to 50% Fewer Minutes than Advertised and Hidden Fees Leer en español Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced on November 2 that the arrest of a La Salle County man on child pornography charges marks the 27th arrest in “Operation Glass House,”[Read More…]
Occupy Chicago Plans Citywide Day of Engagement to Celebrate Bank Transfer Day
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 4, 2011. This weekend, Occupy Chicago will offer a variety of participatory events, inviting the whole family to get involved in the Occupy Together movement. Saturday, November 5th is International Bank Transfer Day, when individuals are encouraged withdraw as much as they can from their corporate banks and open[Read More…]
2011 Health Professions Career and Internship Fair at GSU
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Office of Career Services at Governors State University is sponsoring the 2011 Health and Human Services Career and Internship Fair on Monday, November 28, from 3 to 6 p.m., in the Center for Performing Arts lobby on the GSU campus. Prospective employers in the fields of[Read More…]
Durbin, Reed to Call on Banks to Adopt Fee Disclosure Form
After Big Banks Cancel Debit Fees, Protections Needed From New Hidden Fees WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 3, 2011. U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Jack Reed (D-RI) today called on the nation’s financial institutions to voluntarily adopt a bank account fee disclosure form designed to make checking account terms and fees transparent[Read More…]
Freedom Hall Main Series Presents Marcya Daneille ‘6’ Featuring Chris Greene
Marcya Daneille “6” Featuring Chris Greene. (SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Jazz vocalist and Park Forest native Marcya Daneille will perform in concert at Freedom Hall in Park Forest with featured guest, saxophonist Chris Greene, accompanied by a quintet of the finest Jazz artists from America. Daneille’s debut CD is "Keeping[Read More…]
Rich East Cross Country Team Finishes With Strong PRs
Rich East’s Janiah Jones (2576) works to keeps pace with Abbi Wieland (2632) from Rock Island and Lauren May (2446) of East Peoria at last Saturday’s Class 2A Cross Country Sectionals in Normal. Jones finished just behind them at the finish line but still has a personal record with a[Read More…]
