WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 14, 2010. With the Senate expected to vote on several budget amendments next week, AARP CEO A. Barry Rand sent a letter to senators today, on behalf of the association’s nearly 40 million members, expressing opposition to three amendments that could jeopardize Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid benefits[Read More…]
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USDA Announces $25 Million for New School Food Service Equipment
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–Jan. 14, 2010 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the availability of $25 million in grants to help schools operating a National School Lunch Program (NSLP) replace outdated equipment with new, energy efficient, appliances such as refrigerators, ovens, and other food service related equipment. The new funding, authorized in[Read More…]
REPORT: Closing the Health Care Workforce Gap
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 14, 2010. With the health care reform proposals currently moving through Congress expected to provide health coverage for over 30 million additional Americans, one aspect of health care reform that deserves further examination is how reform will affect the health care workforce. Today, the Center for American Progress[Read More…]
Scammers Using BBB Name To Add Credibility For Their Fraudulent Actions
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– At one time "imitation" may have been the sincerest form of flattery and in today’s scam-infested world using the Better Business Bureau name is usually a sign of a trustworthy business – usually! Recently there have been emails stating that a company in Hong Kong needs help in[Read More…]
Rep. DeLuca Encourages Students to Apply for Legislative Scholarships
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Substitute Teacher Academy with Resources Workshop Coming to GSU
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University is hosting a one-day Substitute Teacher Academy with Resources workshop on February 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The workshop teaches new subs what to expect, what to do in an emergency, how to maintain classroom control, and how to follow the teacher’s[Read More…]
Center On Halsted Announces Kate Clinton In The Lady HAHA Tour January 24, 2010
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Center on Halsted is pleased to announce that lesbian comic Kate Clinton will be performing her new “The Lady Haha Tour” on Sunday, January 24, 2010 at 6pm in the Hoover-Leppen Theatre at Center on Halsted located at 3656 N. Halsted in Chicago. Start your new decade dance[Read More…]
Center On Halsted Family Programs Presents ‘COH Family Valentine’s Skate Date’ February 13, 2010
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Center on Halsted offers a fun way to get in the spirit of Chicago’s winter with a “Family Valentine’s Skate Date” for LGBT families and friends. This event takes place Saturday, February 13 12PM – 4pm, at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park. Celebrate Chicago’s winter[Read More…]
Join Center On Halsted For Women’s and Men’s ‘Speed Dating’ February 11 and 25, 2010
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Center on Halsted will host an evening of SPEED DATING for lesbians on Thursday, February 11 and gay men on Thursday, February 25, 2010. Not finding that special spark across the Internet? Long, wasted evenings with those just-not-happening blind dates? It’s time for some real-time, fun-time SPEED DATING[Read More…]
Statement from HRC President on Former Rep. Harold Ford Now Supporting Marriage Equality for Same-Sex Couples
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– Joe Solmonese, President of the Human Rights Campaign, issued the following statement: “Congressman Harold Ford’s announcement this morning on the Today Show that he has reversed his position and is now in support of marriage equality for same-sex couples is certainly welcome news. However, it is also going[Read More…]
