Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 16, 2010. Yesterday the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) responded to Senator Gregg’s request for estimates of the budgetary impact of the President’s proposal to eliminate the federal program that provides guarantees for student loans and to replace those loans with direct loans made by the Department of Education.[Read More…]
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Interview with Kenny Yochelson of Park Forest’s Holiday Star Theater (Video)
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– An interview with Kenny Yochelson, owner of the Holiday Star Theater in Park Forest, courtesy the Holiday Star.
Remarks by President Obama on Health Care Reform in Strongsville, Ohio, March 15, 2010
Strongsville, Ohio–(ENEWSPF)–March 15, 2010 – 1:00 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Ohio! (Applause.) It is good to be here in the Buckeye State. Congratulations on winning the Big Ten Championship. (Laughter.) I’m filling out my brackets now. (Laughter.) And it’s even better to be out of Washington for a little[Read More…]
Without Reform, Family Health Care Spending To Skyrocket; 34% Increase By 2015, 79% By 2020
Princeton, NJ–(ENEWSPF)–March 15, 2010. Without significant reform to the current health care system, the number of uninsured Americans could grow by 10 million people in just five years, and spending on government health care programs for the poor could more than double by 2020, according to a new report released[Read More…]
Obama Administration’s Education Reform Plan Emphasizes Flexibility, Resources and Accountability for Results
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 15, 2010. The Obama administration’s blueprint to overhaul the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) will support state and local efforts to help ensure that all students graduate prepared for college and a career. Following the lead of the nation’s governors and state education leaders, the plan will[Read More…]
College Illinois!® 529 Prepaid Tuition Benefits Can Be Applied At Men’s & Women’s Tournament Institutions
SPRINGFIELD, Ill–(ENEWSPF)–March 15, 2010. To see the flexibility of benefits usage for the College Illinois!® 529 Prepaid Tuition one need look no further than the schools represented in the 2010 men’s and women’s college basketball tournaments. Whether Kansas or Duke, Kentucky or Villanova, Butler or Gonzaga, College Illinois! benefits are[Read More…]
Village Passes Ordinance to Curb Dog Fighting
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Park Forest Village Board took action at its March 8 Regular Meeting to deter the practice of dog or animal fighting. According to Police Chief Thomas Fleming, the current animal cruelty ordinance did not specifically address the growing problem of dog fighting or the raising of[Read More…]
Park Forest Strengthens Crime Free Housing Ordinance
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Park Forest Village Board took action at its March 8 Regular Meeting to strengthen the Crime Free Housing Ordinance. The Crime Free Housing Ordinance addendum is signed by the tenants making them aware of the prohibitions on committing crimes while a resident of rental property. The[Read More…]
Park Forest Stamp Club Presents 50th Anniversary Show
The Park Forest Stamp Club is holding its 50th Anniversary Postage Stamp Show. (Photo: morgueFile) Update Monday, April 5: Because of another event taking place at St. Ireneaus Church, the stamp show will only be held on Saturday, not Saturday and Sunday has was previously reported. Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of March 15, 2010
All That Jazz continues at Tall Grass Arts Association this week. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 15, 2010. Anna Soloff, Village of Park Forest Program Supervisor, is trying to raise funds to build a dog shelter for the Park Forest Bark District in order to allow animals and their owners[Read More…]
