Coverage of economic recovery package favors falsehoods over fact Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–In response to media coverage of President Obama’s economic recovery plan, Media Matters released a comprehensive list of “myths and falsehoods” surrounding the issue. Media Matters has documented these falsehoods, including, most recently, media figures falsely suggesting a partial Congressional[Read More…]
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Tentative Hope Rises Ahead of Elections in Baghdad
by Dahr Jamail January 28th, 2009 | Inter Press Service BAGHDAD — Uncertainty and tension are running high in Baghdad ahead of the provincial election due Jan. 31. But this time fears are also touched by a new hope. “Iraq is transitioning into something more stable,” former Iraqi interim prime[Read More…]
Illinois Governor Impeached
Rod Blagojevich served out his final day as governor of the State of Illinois after a unanimous impeachment ruling in Springfield today that removed him from office. The vote was 59 to 0. With this governor no longer in power what remains a question is what is Pat Quinn going to[Read More…]
Myths and Falsehoods Surrounding the Economic Recovery Plan
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– During their coverage and discussion of the economic recovery bill supported by President Obama, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, media figures have advanced several myths and falsehoods relating to the details and effects of the plan. These myths and falsehoods include: the assertion that a Congressional Budget[Read More…]
Scully Encourages Students to Apply for State Scholarship
Crete, IL–(ENEWSPF)– State Rep. George Scully (D-Flossmoor) announced that he has begun accepting applications for the 2009 General Assembly Scholarship program. The Scholarships are available to residents of the 80th district and will cover one year of tuition to the following universities: University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign, Chicago & Springfield) Chicago[Read More…]
Right on Cue, White House Press Awakens from its Bush Slumber
Commentary by Eric Boehlert Pulling a collective Rip Van Winkle, the White House press corps has awakened from its extended nap just in time to aggressively press the new Democratic administration, just as it dogged the last Democratic president during his first days in office back in the 1990s. Conveniently[Read More…]
Governor Elvis Blagojevich
From Ron Smith. Enjoy.
Local Authors Presentation
Three local authors, Theresa Banks, Diane Martin, and Edjuana Ross, will be talking about their latest works at the Park Forest Public Library on Saturday, January 31st at 2 pm in the Ringering Room. Books will be available for sale after the presentation. Come support your local authors!
Los Angeles Music Academy Scholarships Available to Musicians Worldwide
PASADENA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–LA Music Academy (http://www.lamusicacademy.edu), fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, has announced scholarships are available for its vocal, drum, bass and guitar departments, according to the school’s president, Tom Aylesbury. Interested domestic and international students demonstrating exceptional musical talent, ability and enthusiasm can apply[Read More…]
February Historical Society Happenings
February is a big month for Park Forest History. On February 1 at 12 p.m. we will all be joining the Village of Park Forest celebration of the 60th Anniversary of Park Forest‘s incorporation. Remember, at the 1950s Park Forest House Museum, you can find stories and pictures on the[Read More…]
