NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–November 8, 2011. On November 23rd, the Congressional Deficit Reduction Super-Committee will meet to decide on whether or not to keep Obama’s extension to the Bush tax-cuts – which only benefit the richest 1% of Americans in any kind of significant way. Luckily, a group of OWS’ers are embarking[Read More…]
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Battered Tharsis Tholus Volcano on Mars
Battered volcano Tharsis Tholus EU–(ENEWSPF)–8 November 2011. The latest image released from Mars Express reveals a large extinct volcano that has been battered and deformed over the aeons. By Earthly standards, Tharsis Tholus is a giant, towering 8 km above the surrounding terrain, with a base stretching over 155 x 125[Read More…]
Job Openings Rose to 3.4 Million in September, Continuing Upward Trend
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 8, 2011. There were 3.4 million job openings on the last business day of September, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. The hires rate (3.2 percent) and separations rate (3.2 percent) were little changed over the month. The job openings rate has trended upward since the[Read More…]
Durbin Calls on Federal and Local Law Enforcement Officials to Develop Action Plan to Apprehend International Fugitives
Noting that officials share his concern, Durbin asks for meeting to ensure the better coordination needed to bring dangerous fugitives to justice in Illinois WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 7, 2011. Prompted by a Chicago Tribune investigation, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today called on federal and local law enforcement officials to develop an action plan to apprehend[Read More…]
FDA Launches Website on Safe Disposal of Used Needles and Other ‘Sharps’
Improperly disposed sharps pose public health risks Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–November 8, 2011. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today launched a new website for patients and caregivers on the safe disposal of needles and other so-called “sharps” that are used at home, at work and while traveling. The website will[Read More…]
GSU Lincoln Laureate Honored
Darwin Gordon, GSU Student Laureate of the Lincoln Academy of Illinois. (SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Each year an outstanding senior from each of the four-year degree granting institutions of higher learning in Illinois is named a Student Laureate of The Lincoln Academy of Illinois. This year’s Lincoln Laureate from Governors[Read More…]
Prairie State College October Grant Awards Exceed $5 Million
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In October, Prairie State College (PSC) was awarded several grants, totaling $5.1 million. The grants include several from the federal government, intended for use in the degree programs, and one from the state government, intended for use in the non-credit programs. The U.S. Department of Education Predominantly[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Dominican Preachers Show Clean Water Makes Cents
Marian Catholic Dominican Preachers Deana Williams (Park Forest), Gianna Patrizi, Trevor Thompkins and Kelsey Tierney hold one of the collection vessels used in their fundraising effort. Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Over the summer of 2011, the Marian Catholic High School Dominican Preachers attended the Dominican High Schools Preaching Conference in Adrian,[Read More…]
Alternative Teacher Certification Information Session at GSU
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Learn how to earn elementary or middle school teacher certification and secure a teaching position through Governors State University’s Alternative Certification Program. Information sessions will be held on Tuesday, November 29, at 7 p.m., in Engbretson Hall at Governors State University. The Alternative Teacher Certification program at[Read More…]
Readout of President Obama’s Meeting with NATO Secretary General Rasmussen
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 7, 2011. The President welcomed NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen to the Oval Office earlier today. The President thanked the Secretary General for his strong and effective leadership during NATO’s seven month operation in Libya, Operation Unified Protector. The President and the Secretary General agreed that by[Read More…]
