Princeton, NJ–(ENEWSPF)–November 5, 2009. Insurers are pursuing strategies to tap the growth potential of the individual health insurance market, including entering less-regulated markets and developing lower-cost, less-comprehensive products targeting younger, healthy consumers, according to a study released today by the Center for Studying Health System Change (HSC). As the only[Read More…]
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AARP Endorses Affordable Health Care for America Act
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 5, 2009. Today AARP announced its endorsement of the Affordable Health Care for America Act (H.R. 3962) and the accompanying Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act (H.R. 3961). The Association’s support follows nearly two years of work with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to craft a health care[Read More…]
ACLU Sues State of Florida and State Officials Over Poor Graduation Rates
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.–(ENEWSPF)–November 5 – Poor graduation rates in Palm Beach County, Florida demonstrate a failure by state officials to ensure that all students receive a high quality education as mandated by the Florida Constitution, according to a class action lawsuit filed today by the American Civil Liberties Union[Read More…]
Park Forest to Honor Military on November 9th
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Village of Park Forest is currently seeking the names and addresses of local military personnel currently serving overseas, to receive packaged donations from Park Forest residents. If you are a Park Forest resident and have a family member from your household currently deployed or if you[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on Strengthening America’s Education System
Madison, Wisconsin–(ENEWSPF)–November 4, 2009 -1:40 P.M. CST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. Hello, Madison! (Applause.) Thank you so much. Thank you. Everybody, please, have a seat. Have a seat. It is good to see all of you. Good to be back in Madison. I want to first of all just[Read More…]
Promoting Innovation, Reform, and Excellence in America’s Public Schools
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 4, 2009. “America will not succeed in the 21st century unless we do a far better job of educating our sons and daughters… And the race starts today. I am issuing a challenge to our nation’s governors and school boards, principals and teachers, businesses and non-profits, parents and[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Names Four Members To Chicago State University Board of Trustees
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 4, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn today named four new members to the Chicago State University (CSU) Board of Trustees, which oversees the management and operations of the higher educational institution. “Chicago State University is committed to academic excellence and strives to provide students with an outstanding educational and life[Read More…]
MIT Analysis Confirms that Affordable Health Care for America Act Will Deliver Substantial Savings
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 4, 2009. According to a new analysis by MIT Professor and CBO health advisor Dr. Jonathan Gruber, the Affordable Health Care for America Act (H.R. 3962) will lower premiums and improve coverage for individuals and families purchasing in the non-group market. The MIT study estimates that an individual[Read More…]
$1.5 Million Bail for Park Forest Shooting Suspect
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– From the Southtown Star: Bail was set a $1.5 million today for a Park Forest man charged with shooting his pregnant girlfriend and her sister during a domestic dispute last summer in Park Forest. Judge Darren Bowden set the bail for Timothy Lucas, 31, charged with two[Read More…]
Prairie State College Spring Registration Underway
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Registration for spring 2010 classes at Prairie State College (PSC) is underway. Hundreds of classes are available including art, biology, business, communications, computers, English, geography, graphic design, health and fitness, mathematics, music, photography, psychology, sociology, Spanish, and more. To accommodate busy schedules, classes are offered days, evenings,[Read More…]
