At Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Senator points to prescription narcotic drugs as a dangerous and growing source of opioid addiction, and shares treatment efforts in Dixon, Illinois as model for addressing the growing crisis WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2016. Yesterday at Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Attacking America’s Epidemic of Heroin and[Read More…]
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Senator Durbin: ‘FTC Charges of Deception Against DeVry University are the Latest Chapter in the Shameful Story of So Many For-Profit Colleges’
Students from DeVry University are the ‘story behind the story’ cumulatively holding $8.3 billion in student debt, but nearly half aren’t prepared to pay it back WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2016. After learning that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed suit against DeVry University, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) yesterday[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth on DoD Family Benefits Announcement: Congress Must Act on Parental Leave to Ensure our Military Can Recruit and Retain Our Nation’s Finest
SCHAUMBURG, IL –(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2016. Following Secretary of Defense Ash Carter’s announcement of a more comprehensive and competitive family benefits package for servicemembers that includes 12 weeks of paid maternity leave for new mothers, Congresswoman and Member of the House Armed Services Committee Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) issued the following[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Monthly Complaint Snapshot Examines Debt Settlement, Check Cashing, and Other Financial Service Complaints
Report Includes Look at Consumer Complaints from New York State and the New York City Metro Area WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2016. Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released its latest monthly consumer complaint snapshot, highlighting consumer complaints about financial services such as debt settlement, check cashing, money orders,[Read More…]
FDA Approves First Drug to Show Survival Benefit in Liposarcoma
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2016. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Halaven (eribulin mesylate), a type of chemotherapy, for the treatment of liposarcoma (a specific type of soft tissue sarcoma) that cannot be removed by surgery (unresectable) or is advanced (metastatic). This treatment is approved for patients who[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Blotter Reports for January 28, 2016
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–Editor’s Note: We continue our reporting on news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police reports than is reported by other local media. An arrest does not mean that[Read More…]
Tristar Products Recalls AquaRug Shower Rugs Due to Fall Hazard
Beige AquaRug Four Suction Cup Shower Rug for Bathtubs Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2016 Recall Summary Name of product: AquaRug shower rugs Hazard: The four suction cups on the underside of the rugs can fail to prevent slipping, posing a fall hazard to the user. Remedy: View Details Replace Consumer Contact: [Read More…]
H-E-B Recalls Stainless Steel Cookware Due to Injury Hazard
Connect by H-E-B 12-piece cookware set Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2016 Recall Summary Name of product: Cookware Hazard: The metal discs that cover the cookware’s rivets can pop off and hit consumers, posing an injury hazard. Remedy: View Details Refund Consumer Contact: H-E-B at 800-432-3113 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.[Read More…]
Black History Month Programs Coming to South Suburban College
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2016. South Suburban College’s Office of Student Life & Leadership presents four programs open to the public at no charge in honor of Black History Month. Afro Blues Ensemble presents “A Tribute to Miles Davis” Tuesday, February 9, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Kindig Performing[Read More…]
2016 Chicago Women’s Conference & Expo Coming to South Suburban College on March 18th
Judy Ferraro will deliver the keynote address at SSC’s 8th Annual Chicago Women’s Conference on Friday, March 18, 2016, in South Holland. SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2016. South Suburban College (SSC) proudly announces Judy Ferraro as the Keynote Speaker for the 2016 Chicago Women’s Conference on Friday, March 18, 2016,[Read More…]
