Pittsburgh, PA–(ENEWSPF)–December 24, 2009. AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka released the following statement regarding the Senate’s passage of health insurance reform legislation: “In the face of inexcusable partisanship, obstruction and gamesmanship, it is remarkable that Majority Leader Reid was able to move a health care bill through the United States Senate. [Read More…]
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Managing Park Forest Week of December 28, 2009
Mayor John Ostenburg (right) presents Mary Wilson with a proclamation recognizing her 24½ years of service to the Village of Park Forest. Mary recently retired. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– December 28, 2009. Village Management Village Board Meeting The next meeting of the Village Board is scheduled for Monday, January[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of December 28, 2009
Park Forest Monday lies under a blanket of snow and cold, but has so far avoided blizzards that have hit other areas in the Midwest. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– December 28, 2009. It’s hard to believe that another year has come and gone. While many of us will make[Read More…]
Gay GOP Group Co-Sponsors Conservative Political Conference, But Not Allowed to Speak at It
Commentary From AlterNet: Earlier this month, conservative gay rights group GOProud announced that it would be a co-sponsor of this year’s Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC). But the group’s inclusion as a co-sponsor has led to a backlash from the anti-gay right, some of whom are threatening to boycott CPAC[Read More…]
Durbin Legislation to Expand Congenital Heart Disease Research Included in Senate Health Care Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 24, 2009. Assistant Senate Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced that portions of his bipartisan legislation to increase awareness, education and research into congenital heart disease – a rapidly growing national health problem – were included in the health care reform bill passed by the Senate. The[Read More…]
Durbin Statement on the Senate Passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 24, 2009. Assistant Senate Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL) released the following statement today after the Senate passed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act by a vote of 60 -39. “For centuries, during this time of year, people would gather with their family and friends, light a[Read More…]
Remarks by the President on Senate Passage of Health Insurance Reform
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 24, 2009. THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. In a historic vote that took place this morning members of the Senate joined their colleagues in the House of Representatives to pass a landmark health insurance reform package — legislation that brings us toward the end of a nearly century-long[Read More…]
AARP Thanks Senate for Passing Health Care Reform
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–December 24, 2009. AARP CEO A. Barry Rand released this statement after this morning’s passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The vote allows members of the House of Representatives and Senate to begin merging their respective bills and enact health reform legislation early in the New Year.[Read More…]
Senate Clears Final Hurdle to Set Up Christmas Eve Vote on Health Reform
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– With a vote of 60-39 (with all Republicans against), the Senate cleared the final procedural hurdle this afternoon to set up an up or down vote on health reform tomorrow morning. The vote will be the first vote held on Christmas Eve since Dec. 24, 1895.
Southland Community Associates of the Art Institute of Chicago Sponsoring January Lecture Series
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Southland Community Associates of the Art Institute of Chicago invites the residents of the Southland area to a January series of lectures at the Art Institute of Chicago, 111 South Michigan, Chicago. The first lecture is Wednesday, January 6, 2010 in Fullerton hall. It is titled, "Feasts[Read More…]
