Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 20, 2015 – 11:10 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Democrats! (Applause.) It’s good to see all of you. Good to see you. This looks like a rowdy crowd. (Applause.) I think Donna got you all — you know, you always got to watch out for Donna. She’ll get[Read More…]
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Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by Dr. Jill Biden at DREAM 2015
Baltimore, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 20, 2015. Good morning! Thank you for that warm welcome! I’d like to thank Robin, for that wonderful introduction. I think she is the perfect example of why this convening and your work is so important. Let’s give another round of applause for Robin—what an amazing student. I[Read More…]
Doing Business in Latin America Workshop at Governors State University on March 27
UNIVERSITY PARK—(ENEWSPF)—February 20, 2015. A free workshop on Doing Business in Latin America will be held Friday, March 27, 2015 from 9 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Governors State University. Business and trade leaders from Brazil, Colombia and Panama will help you understand the opportunities and challenges in these markets[Read More…]
Ebola Containment Strategy Succeeding in Liberia
Data reveal dramatic impact of Rapid Isolation and Treatment of Ebola (RITE) strategy Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–February 20, 2015. The Rapid Isolation and Treatment of Ebola (RITE) strategy is helping to end the Ebola epidemic in Liberia, according to new data reported in this week’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR). The[Read More…]
CDC and Partners Investigate Newly Discovered Virus
Bourbon virus belongs to a group of viruses called thogotoviruses. Atlanta, GA—(ENEWSPF)—February 20, 2015. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is today reporting on the discovery of a new virus that may have contributed to the death of a previously healthy man in eastern Kansas in late spring[Read More…]
FDA Approves Closure System to Permanently Treat Varicose Veins
Device is first to use adhesive to cut off blood supply Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 20, 2015. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the VenaSeal closure system (VenaSeal system) to permanently treat varicose veins of the legs by sealing the affected superficial veins using an adhesive agent. There are[Read More…]
Allied Health & Career Programs Open House Coming to South Suburban College on March 5
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–(ENEWSPF)—February 20, 2015. South Suburban College will be hosting an Allied Health & Career Programs Open House on Thursday, March 5th from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. in the Atrium of the Main Campus in South Holland. Instructors and students will be on hand to answer questions about[Read More…]
Illinois Transportation Trade Association (ITTA) Endorses Bob Fioretti for Mayor of Chicago
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—February 20, 2015. Today, the Illinois Transportation Trade Association (ITTA) announced their endorsement for current 2nd Ward Alderman Bob Fioretti for Mayor of Chicago. The ITTA serves as a consolidated voice for the majority of the local taxicab industry with 18 taxicab affiliations under its umbrella. “We are supporting Alderman Fioretti[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Announces A More Than $13.4 Million Investment In Illinois Early Childhood Care
WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–February 19, 2015. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced today that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded a $13,415,508 grant to the Illinois Department of Human Services to expand home visiting services to women during pregnancy and to parents with young children. The[Read More…]
Durbin, Kirk, Kelly Applaud President Obama’s Announcement That Pullman Historical District Will Become Part Of The National Park System
CHICAGO, IL —(ENEWSPF)–February 19, 2015. U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Mark Kirk (R-IL) and U.S. Representative Robin Kelly (D-IL) today applauded President Obama’s announcement that a portion of Chicago’s Pullman Historic District will be designated as a National Monument, making it a unit of the National Park System. Durbin,[Read More…]
