University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Collegiate table tennis competition comes to Governors State University on Saturday, February 19 with theNational Collegiate Table Tennis Association Regional Tournament. More than 50 competitors from eight schools will compete for the regional championship and the chance to attend the National Championship in April. The competition of[Read More…]
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Durbin: Report Confirms Illinois Families and Businesses Will Save Under Health Care Reform Law
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2011. A new report by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) confirms that, under the new health care reform law, individual families will save on health insurance premiums and out-of-pocket costs – up to $14,900 annually – and tax credits could save small businesses up[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at Families USA Health Action Conference
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2011 – 10:27 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Everybody, please have a seat. Thank you. Thank you, Ron, for not only the generous introduction but for the wonderful leadership and for sharing some of your applause with me. (Laughter.) To Phil and Kate Villers, for founding[Read More…]
Report Finds Lower Insurance Premiums, More Choices in 2014 for Families, Businesses Under Affordable Care Act
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2011. Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius today released a new report showing how much families and businesses can save on health insurance premiums and out-of-pocket costs under the Affordable Care Act in 2014 – each year, a low-income family of four could save up[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Killing of David Kato
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 27, 2011. I am deeply saddened to learn of the murder of David Kato. In Uganda, David showed tremendous courage in speaking out against hate. He was a powerful advocate for fairness and freedom. The United States mourns his murder, and we recommit ourselves to David’s work. At[Read More…]
Supreme Court Rules 7-0: Rahm Emanuel Can Run for Mayor
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- From the Chicago Sun-Times: Rahm Emanuel can run for mayor, the Illinois Supreme Court has ruled. In a 7 to 0 decision, the court Thursday said an appellate court erred in taking Emanuel off the ballot earlier in the week. The decision means Emanuel holds onto his position[Read More…]
Illinois Supreme Court Rules Emanuel May Run for Chicago Mayor
Springfield, IL–(ENEWSPF)–January 27, 2011. The Illinois Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that Rahm Emanuel is indeed a resident of Chicago and can run for mayor. The 25-page opinion can be read at: http://dig.abclocal.go.com/wls/documents/rahm-111773.pdf
Statement by Secretary of State Clinton on Murder of Ugandan LGBT Activist David Kato
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 27, 2011. We are profoundly saddened by the loss of Ugandan human rights defender David Kato, who was brutally murdered in his home near Kampala yesterday. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and colleagues. We urge Ugandan authorities to quickly and thoroughly investigate and prosecute[Read More…]
Voices of Health Reform: Kayla’s Story
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 27, 2011. Posted by Stephanie Cutter, Assistant to the President for Special Projects Editor’s Note: This post is part of a series where readers can meet average Americans already benefiting from the health reform law, the Affordable Care Act. When Kayla Holmstrom was just 9 years old, she was in a[Read More…]
IEMA, American Lung Association Launch Radon Video Contest for High School Students
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–January 27, 2011. On the heels of the Oscar nominations, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and the American Lung Association in Illinois (ALA-IL) today announced a contest for aspiring teen film makers. The second annual “Illinois High School Radon Video Contest” offers high school students an opportunity to compete[Read More…]
