Beijing, China–(ENEWSPF)–March 22, 2014. MRS. OBAMA: (Applause.) Thank you. Well, ni-hao. (Laughter.) It is such a pleasure and an honor to be here with all of you at this great university, so thank you so much for having me. Now, before I get started today, on behalf of myself and[Read More…]
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‘Do the Math’ Free Movie & Discussion at UUCC on March 28
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 21, 2014. The Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest, will screen the documentary movie ‘Do the Math’ on Friday, March 28. The event will begin at 6 p.m. with an optional vegetarian pot luck dinner. The movie will begin at 7 p.m. with[Read More…]
Roosevelt University Economists Challenge Value of Using Randomized Tests
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2014. A Roosevelt University economics professor and his 24-year-old student are breaking new ground with a comprehensive analysis of the use of randomized testing in medicine and economics, concluding the method of experimentation is neither effective nor ethical. Roosevelt Economics Professor Stephen T. Ziliak (above right) and Edward[Read More…]
Michigan Marriage Ban Struck Down
DETROIT–(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2014. In a landmark decision, a federal judge ruled today that an amendment to the Michigan state constitution that excluded same-sex couples from marriage in the state violates federal law. “Today’s decision is a huge victory for the people of Michigan. The momentum toward LGBT equality is accelerating[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces $1.4 Billion Illinois Tollway 2014 Capital Construction Program
Largest Year of Construction Investment in Agency History Will Rebuild 160 Lane Miles, Repair 70 Bridges and Improve 20 Interchanges SCHAUMBURG–(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today announced the Illinois Tollway will invest $1.4 billion in transportation improvements in 2014 – the largest one-year infrastructure investment in the agency’s history.[Read More…]
Renewal of Chicago Fire and Chicago PD Means Jobs for Illinoisans, Film Office Says
NBC decision follows industry’s 2013 record spending in state CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—March 21, 2014. The Illinois Film Office said today that NBC’s decision to renew the TV programs Chicago Fire and Chicago PD for another season will provide an important boost to the state’s economy. Both of the hit shows are filmed[Read More…]
Artist Evening Reception at South Suburban College on March 28
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 21, 2014. The Art & Design Department of South Suburban College (SSC) is hosting a closing reception next Friday, March 28th from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., in the Dorothea Thiel Gallery, for an exhibition of art works by Nicole Northway titled “Wisdom of the Night.” Nicole Northway[Read More…]
Governors State University to Offer Autism Workshop on March 28
University Park, Ill.—(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2014 – Governors State University will present a workshop to help loved ones of those who are on the autism spectrum understand the difficulty they may have in processing and analyzing information they need to achieve educational standards recently adopted in Illinois. The workshop will be[Read More…]
Four Big Reasons to Celebrate the Affordable Care Act Turning Four
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2014. By Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of Health and Human Services March 23rd marks the fourth anniversary of the signing of the Affordable Care Act. Since its enactment, millions of Americans have benefited from the law. Here are just four of the reasons we have to celebrate today.[Read More…]
7.9 Million People with Medicare Have Saved Over $9.9 Billion on Prescription Drugs
37.2 million Medicare beneficiaries received free preventive services in 2013 Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2014. On the 4th anniversary of the signing of the Affordable Care Act into law, new information released today by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) shows that millions of seniors and people with disabilities[Read More…]
