CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 8, 2010. The Illinois Department of Insurance will provide free, one-on-one counseling services in Dwight and Streator to help individuals affected by the recent tornados with the insurance claims process. Department staff can assist with questions such as how to properly document storm damage, whether to make temporary repairs,[Read More…]
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Governor Quinn Urges U.S. House of Representatives to Support Education Funding
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)–June 8, 2010. Yesterday Governor Pat Quinn urged the Unite States House of Representatives to include education jobs funding in upcoming supplemental spending legislation. The funding would allow school districts across the nation, including Illinois, to preserve teaching jobs and focus on reforms outlined by the federal Race to the[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Allow Illinois’ Public Universities to Borrow to Pay Bills
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–June 8, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today signed a bill into law that allows Illinois’ public universities to borrow money in anticipation of already-authorized state funding. Illinois’ local school districts are able to borrow money in anticipation of tax receipts, but public universities have not had that option until now.[Read More…]
Remarks by the First Lady at Congressional Service Event
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 8, 2010 – 1:32 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Hey, everybody. Forgive me. I am done with my cold, but it’s still there. It’s good to see everybody. First let me thank Patrick for the kind introduction and the work that he’s doing with the corporation. He is a[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at Tele-Town Hall with Seniors Re: Health Care Reform
Wheaton, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–June 8, 2010 – 11:41 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. Thank you. Thank you so much. Everybody, please have a seat. Well, it is wonderful to see all of you. I want to thank Fran for that wonderful introduction. And I want to make a few acknowledgements[Read More…]
Affordable Care Act: Strengthening Medicare, Combating Misinformation and Protecting America’s Senior
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 8, 2010. The Affordable Care Act passed by Congress and signed by President Obama this year will provide seniors and their families with greater savings and increased quality health care. It will also ensure accountability throughout the health care system so patients and their doctor—not insurance companies—have greater[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at Kalamazoo Central High School Commencement
Kalamazoo, Michigan–(ENEWSPF)–June 7, 2010 – 7:42 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you, everybody. Please be seated. Hello, Giants. (Applause.) It is good — it is good to be here, and congratulations Class of 2010. (Applause.) I am honored to be part of this special[Read More…]
McDonald’s Gay Ad – Come As You Are (Video)
Here’s the new ad from McDonald’s in France titled “Come As You Are.” Enjoy the vid.
Smoking is Leading Factor in Home Fires Where Oxygen Therapy Equipment In Use
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 7, 2010. Consumers prescribed home-based oxygen therapy are urged to exercise extreme caution especially when operating the equipment near possible ignition sources, such as stoves, ovens, smoking materials and candles, the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) warns. “Home oxygen equipment offers patients the freedom to remain[Read More…]
Presidential Math and Science Teachers Award Release
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 7, 2010. President Obama today named 103 mathematics and science teachers as recipients of the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. The educators will receive their awards in Washington, D.C. later this year. The Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching is[Read More…]
