Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 17, 2012. U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced today $77 million in grants to 22 University Transportation Centers (UTCs) to advance research and education programs that address critical transportation challenges facing our nation. The UTCs, which are located throughout the United States, conduct research that directly supports the[Read More…]
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Religion Story Of The Year: Anti-Muslim Bigotry In America
Commentary By Charles C. Haynes Director, Religious Freedom Education Project The recent decision by Lowe’s Home Improvement to pull ads from the reality TV show “All-American Muslim” caps a very successful year for the growing anti-Muslim movement in the United States. So successful, in fact, that anti-mosque protests, anti-Shariah laws,[Read More…]
CAP and MIT’s Gruber Team Up to Create Video Illustrating Affordable Care Act Successes
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 17, 2012. Today, the Center for American Progress released a package of products illustrating how millions of families, small business owners, and seniors have already benefited from the passage of the Affordable Care Act, with millions more standing to gain from increased access to coverage in the next[Read More…]
Opening and Closing Remarks by President Obama to the Council on Jobs and Competitiveness
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 17, 2012 – 11:13 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Please, have a seat, everybody. For those of you who I have not seen since before the break, Happy New Year. I am extraordinarily grateful for all the work that you have done. I want to start off by thanking[Read More…]
President Obama Meets with President’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness at the White House
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 17, 2012. Today, President Obama convened a meeting at the White House with the President’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness to discuss initiatives and policies to strengthen the economy, promote and accelerate job growth and bolster America’s competitiveness around the world. The White House has recently implemented a[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Opens $18 Million “Building One” on Western Illinois University Riverfront Campus
Also Announces New Funding Hundreds More Jobs to Result from Administration’s Announcement of $38 Million in Capital Funding for Phase II of Moline Campus Expansion MOLINE–(ENEWSPF)–January 17, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today joined local officials at Western Illinois University (WIU) to open the $18.4 million “Building One” at the school’s Riverfront[Read More…]
Major American Lawn & Landscape Conference Set for Chicago in March
MAINE–(ENEWSPF)–January 17, 2012. One of the nation’s best educational opportunities for professionals and homeowners is coming to the Midwest in late March. Titled the “Lawn & Landscape Summit: Chicago 2012,” the event will bring together two leading golf course superintendents, along with a renowned arborist and several of the most[Read More…]
New NIDA Resource Helps Families Navigate Addiction Treatment Options
Consumer-friendly publication will guide those struggling with addiction Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–January 17, 2012. A new resource, Seeking Drug Abuse Treatment: Know What to Ask, will help individuals and families struggling with addiction ask the right questions before choosing a drug treatment program. It was developed by the National Institute on Drug[Read More…]
The Eagle Nebula: A New View of an Icon
EU–(ENEWSPF)–17 January 2012 Stunning new Herschel and XMM-Newton image The Eagle Nebula as never seen before. In 1995, the Hubble Space Telescope’s ‘Pillars of Creation’ image of the Eagle Nebula became one of the most iconic images of the 20th century. Now, two of ESA’s orbiting observatories have shed new[Read More…]
Rexall Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Shellfish in Calcium 1200mg plus Vitamin D 1000 IU Softgels
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–January 16, 2012. Rexall, Inc., of Deerfield Beach, Florida, announced a recall of Rexall Calcium 1200 mg plus 1000IU Vitamin D3, 60 softgels. The affected bottles actually contain a TABLET product, Triple Strength Glucosamine Chondroitin and MSM Tablets. Glucosamine is derived from the shells of certain crustaceans. Because[Read More…]
