Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 7, 2009. “It’s impossible to exaggerate the importance of today’s health care reform vote for America’s seniors – it was historic. Closing the Part D doughnut hole, allowing government negotiation of drug prices in Part D and eliminating billions of dollars of wasteful subsidies to private insurers in[Read More…]
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In and Around Park Forest Week of November 9, 2009
SPC. Blake Dodds (left) talks with his mother (to his right) and another visitor at a 2007 event honoring Veterans. Park Forest will honor Veterans Monday at 7:00 p.m. at Village Hall. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) — November 9, 2009. This week, events will take place in Park[Read More…]
Managing Park Forest Week of November 9, 2009
The Park Forest Village Board room. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) — November 9, 2009. Village Management Village Board Meeting The next meeting of the Village Board is scheduled for Monday, November 9 at 8 p.m. at Village Hall. Residents are encouraged to attend. To view previously held Board Meetings,[Read More…]
Time Subject of PSC’s Next Art Exhibit
“Genesis”, by Karena A. Karras. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Time flies when you’re having fun…There never seems to be enough time to do all the things you want to do…too much time on your hands. We are a society obsessed with time, how we spend our time and how[Read More…]
Marian Band Takes Fourth Place in BOA Regionals, Readies for National Competition
The Marian Band performs its Grand Nationals show for the student body Friday in Spartan Stadium. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Marian Catholic High School Marching Band captured fourth place in the Bands of America Regional Championship Saturday in Indianapolis. The band took first place in the State of[Read More…]
American Nurses Association Applauds House Passage of Health Care Reform Bill
Silver Spring, MD–(ENEWSPF)–November 7, 2009. The American Nurses Association (ANA) applauds House lawmakers for passing H.R. 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act. This landmark legislation was approved by a vote of 220-215 in a Saturday session. ANA has been a tireless advocate for meaningful health care reform which[Read More…]
AARP Praises House Passage of Health Care Reform Bill
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 7, 2009. AARP CEO A. Barry Rand released this statement following tonight’s passage of the Affordable Health Care for America Act (H.R. 3962) by the House of Representatives: “AARP is pleased that the House has passed the Affordable Health Care for American Act. This bill meets our goals[Read More…]
AMA Hails House Passage of Health Reform Bill (H.R. 3962)
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 7, 2009. Statement Attributable to:J. James Rohack, MDPresident, American Medical Association “The AMA hails the passage of the House health reform bill, which will help improve the health system for patients and physicians and calls for swift passage of H.R. 3961 to secure the stability of the Medicare[Read More…]
Statement by Representative Jan Schakowsky Re: Historic Health Care Reform Legislation
WASHINGTON, DC (November 7, 2009) – History was made today in the century long fight to reform the American health care system and provide quality, affordable health care to all Americans. With the strong support of Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-IL, the House passed the Affordable Health Care for America Act,[Read More…]
Halvorson Votes for Bipartisan House Health Insurance Reform Bill
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 7, 2009. Working to secure stable, affordable, quality health care for all Americans, Rep. Debbie Halvorson (IL-11) voted today to pass the bipartisan Affordable Health Care for America Act, H.R. 3962. “Our families are facing a health care crisis that is drowning them in debt and denying them[Read More…]
