Commentary ENEWSPF– Here are the most recent health care statistics from the World Health Organization for the United States and other democratic nations: Statistics for the United States: Total population: 302,841,000 Gross national income per capita (PPP international $): 44,070 Life expectancy at birth m/f (years): 75/80 Healthy life expectancy at birth m/f (years, 2003): 67/71 Probability of dying[Read More…]
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Video: Olbermann’s Closing Pitch for Health Care Reform
Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy Commentary If you missed Countdown tonight, at least watch the last 11 minutes of tonight’s show, which was dedicated in its entirety to a call for health care reform. I was expecting a rant. Instead, Keith personalized the[Read More…]
Attorney General Eric Holder Speaks at News Conference on Youth and School Violence
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 7, 2009. Nearly two weeks ago, this nation was shocked by a video showing scenes of such graphic violence that they have left an indelible mark in the mind of every American who has seen them. For the many Americans who live with the threat of violence every day,[Read More…]
Attorney General and Education Secretary Call for National Conversation on Values and Student Violence
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 7, 2009. Attorney General Eric Holder and Education Secretary Arne Duncan today joined with Chicago city officials to call for a national conversation on values to address youth violence in the wake of the fatal beating of a Chicago high school student. The announcement followed meetings with City officials,[Read More…]
Governor Pat Quinn Teams Up With Bears’ Garrett Wolfe to Back After-School Programs
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 6, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn and Garrett Wolfe, Chicago Bears Running Back and a recent graduate of Northern Illinois University, will team up today to stress the importance of after-school programs and their value to the community. The two will participate in an event showcasing teenagers who are benefiting[Read More…]
College Illinois!® 529 Prepaid Tuition Program ‘Solid’
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 6, 2009. The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) announced it will begin another enrollment cycle for the College Illinois!® 529 Prepaid Tuition Program November 1 with the program in solid financial shape. “Our message to the residents of Illinois and current contract-holders is that the College Illinois! Prepaid Tuition[Read More…]
U.S. Secretary of Education Announces National Competition to Invest in Innovation
Washington–(ENEWSPF)–October 6, 2009. U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan today announced the Department’s priorities for grants under the $650 million Investing in Innovation Fund (i3). The fund, which is part of the historic $5 billion investment in school reform in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), will support local[Read More…]
40th Annual Fossil, Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show Coming to PSC
Attendees enjoy last year’s Fossil, Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The South Suburban Earth Science Club celebrates their 40th Annual South Suburban Earth Science Club’s Fossil, Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show on Saturday and Sunday, October 17th and 18th, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.[Read More…]
Governors State University to Hold Interdisciplinary Studies Portfolio Workshop
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The College of Arts and Sciences at Governors State University will hold a Prior Learning Portfolio Workshop on Saturday, October 17, from 10 a.m. to noon. Attendees will learn how to develop a portfolio of prior learning to apply toward a B.A. degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. The[Read More…]
PSC Board of Trustees to Begin Search for New Member
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– With the retirement of John Marks from the Prairie State College (PSC) Board of Trustees, the board is seeking candidates to fill the vacant position. The board is required to appoint an interim trustee to serve until the next PSC election in 2011. Board Chair Mark Fazzini[Read More…]
