Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2012. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) today issued two safety recommendations to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) related to five rear-end collisions in which crewmembers failed to operate their trains at the required restricted speed. Related recommendations were also issued to the Association of American Railroads,[Read More…]
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CVS Caremark Corporation Settles FTC Deceptive Pricing Charges
Many Seniors and Disabled Consumers Hit With Higher Prices for Prescription Drugs Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2012. CVS Caremark Corporation will pay $5 million to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it misrepresented the prices of certain Medicare Part D prescription drugs – including drugs used to treat breast cancer symptoms and[Read More…]
Readout of President Obama’s Call with University of Alabama Coach Nick Saban
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2012. Earlier today, President Obama called Coach Nick Saban to congratulate him and the University of Alabama on their BCS Championship and their exceptional 2011-2012 season. The President said that he watched the entire championship game and could not have been more impressed with the Crimson Tide’s[Read More…]
Readout of President Obama’s Call with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2012. Today, as a part of their regular communication and cooperation on bilateral and regional issues, President Obama spoke with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel. They reviewed the recent meetings between Israeli and Palestinian negotiators in Amman and the President reaffirmed his commitment to the goal of[Read More…]
Deputy US Marshal in Chicago Indicted for Civil Rights Violations
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—January 12, 2012. A federal grand jury in Chicago returned an indictment today charging Deputy U.S. Marshal Stephen Linder, 36, with violations of federal criminal civil rights law related to two separate incidents in which Linder assaulted a handcuffed civilian. The indictment charges Linder with a criminal civil rights violation[Read More…]
State Seeks Nominations for Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards
Awards Honor Illinoisans for Exemplary Community Service SPRINGFIELD, Illinois–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2012. The Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service is now accepting nominations for the Third Annual Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards. These awards recognize the importance of volunteerism and community service in the state of Illinois. “Illinois is fortunate[Read More…]
IDES Offices Closed in Honor of Martin Luther King Jr.
Customers Should Certify; Services Available on Internet CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2012. The offices of the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) will be closed on Monday, Jan. 16, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Offices will re-open Tuesday. Office hours are 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Dr. King was born[Read More…]
IDNR Seeks Applicants for Conservation Police Officers
CPO Trainee Exam Scheduled for February 6-9, 2012 SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2012. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is seeking applicants for the position of Conservation Police Officer Trainee. The department plans to hire 15 new Illinois Conservation Police recruits to begin the academy in June. Applicant testing is scheduled[Read More…]
NIH Scientists Identify Novel Approach to View Inner Workings of Viruses
Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2012. Since the discovery of the microscope, scientists have tried to visualize smaller and smaller structures to provide insights into the inner workings of human cells, bacteria and viruses. Now, researchers at the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), part of the National[Read More…]
Occupy Chicago: Occupy the Dream! MLK Day Brunch, Teach-in, Celebration and Public Meeting
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2012. Occupy Chicago announces the following events in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King’s day of celebration and public meeting: Sunday January 15th, 1130am Occupy Chicago is gathering at Multi Kulti (1000 N Milwaukee) in the morning for brunch and a teach-in after which we will travel as[Read More…]
