Ann Arbor, Michigan–(ENEWSPF)–May 1, 2010 – 11:40 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you very much. Thank you, everybody. Please be seated. AUDIENCE MEMBER: We love you! THE PRESIDENT: I love you back. (Laughter.) It is great to be here in the Big House — (applause) — and[Read More…]
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ANA Provides Nurses with Health Care Reform Legislation Guides
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–April 30, 2010. With the recent passage of “The Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010,” the American Nurses Association (ANA) is providing helpful online resources for nurses designed to clearly explain what the legislation does and when. ANA encourages you to visit www.NursingWorld.org/HealthCareReform to review[Read More…]
Top 3 Finalists Announced for Race to the Top High School Commencement Challenge
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 30, 2010. The White House and the Department of Education announced today the top three finalists of the first annual Race to the Top High School Commencement Challenge. The top three finalists, in no particular order are: Clark Montessori Jr. & Sr. High School in Cincinnati, OH Kalamazoo Central[Read More…]
Statement from HHS Secretary Sebelius on Anthem’s Withdrawal of Proposed Rate Increase
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 30, 2010. Statement from HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on News that California Insurer, Anthem, is Withdrawing Proposed 39-Percent Rate Increase “Today’s announcement is good news for the more than 800,000 Californians who could have been hit with massive rate increases and gives them some much-needed temporary relief. Since[Read More…]
Presidential Proclamation–National Charter Schools Week, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2010. Our Nation’s future depends on the education we provide to our sons and daughters, and charter schools across America serve as laboratories for education. Ideas developed and tested by charter schools have unlocked potential in students of every background and are driving reform throughout many school[Read More…]
Durbin Announces a Nearly $1 Million FEMA Grant for Fire Prevention and Safety Research at University of Illinois
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2010. U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced yesterday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has awarded a $999,801 grant to the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for fire prevention and safety research. “Our[Read More…]
IL High Schools To Host ‘Decision Day 2010’ Events
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2010. At eight high schools in five cities throughout the state, students and faculty will be participating in Illinois College Advising Corps (ICAC) “Decision Day” festivities over the next month. The events honor graduating high school seniors and their decision to continue their education. Through a partnership between[Read More…]
State of IL Housing Agency Creates Lender Advisory Council
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2010. A new statewide Lender Advisory Council will provide key feedback to Illinois’ affordable housing leaders as they work together to deliver homeownership opportunities for Illinois residents, Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) Executive Director Gloria L. Materre said today. “We can make homeownership a reality for many more[Read More…]
IL Dept. on Aging Stresses Leadership to Promote Mentoring
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–April 28, 2010. Illinois Department on Aging director Charles Johnson is leading a statewide initiative to improve the health and lives of older Americans and increase their involvement in service, learning, and work. Illinois was selected to participate in the National Governors Association (NGA) Policy Academy on Civic Engagement of[Read More…]
WellPoint’s Decides to Ban Rescissions in Advance of the Affordable Care Act’s Requirement
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 28, 2010. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius released the following statement yesterday on WellPoint’s announcement that it intends to end the practice of rescinding patients’ coverage in advance of the Affordable Care Act’s requirement that insurers stop this practice starting this fall.[Read More…]
