Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 12, 2011. Today, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Administrator, Dr. Mary Wakefield, and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, Dr. Farzad Mostashari, announced awards of $8.5 million to 85 community health center programs, located in 15 of the[Read More…]
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Kirk, Lipinski, Hultgren Call for Extension of Surface Transportation Legislation
“Congress should quickly approve this extension legislation to avoid a shutdown of the Highway Trust Fund. We also support a longer-term solution by lifting federal barriers that could mobilize up to $100 billion for transportation private-public partnerships.” CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 12, 2011. In a show of bipartisan, bicameral unity, United States[Read More…]
Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser September 24 to Benefit the Blue Star Memorial Marker Landscaping Project
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 12, 2011. The Garden Club of Park Forest, supported by the Park Forest American Legion Post 1198, will hold a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser on Saturday, September 24 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the American Legion Post, 1631 Western Avenue, Chicago Heights. Proceeds from the event[Read More…]
Volkswagen Recall of Certain Model Year 2011 – 2012 Jetta Sedan Vehicles
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 12, 2011. Summary: Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Jetta Sedan vehicles manufactured from March 18, 2010, through August 22, 2011. Some vehicles had a stainless steel exhaust tip installed at the port during importation. These exhaust tips may extend beyond the original length of the factory-installed[Read More…]
Speech by NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen at the ACT Industry Day, London
London, England–(ENEWSPF)–12 September 2011. Thank you for inviting me to attend the ACT Industry Day. It is really a great pleasure for me to meet with representatives of the industry and other representatives of the defence sector. For the last 6 months, the world headlines have alternated between the[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at ‘A Concert for Hope’
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 11, 2011 – 8:12 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: The Bible tells us — “weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.” Ten years ago, America confronted one of our darkest nights. Mighty towers crumbled. Black smoke billowed up from the Pentagon. Airplane[Read More…]
ERS Satellite Missions Complete After 20 Years
EU–(ENEWSPF)–12 September 2011. ERS-2 After a final thruster firing last week to deplete its remaining fuel, ESA’s venerable ERS-2 observation satellite has been safely taken out of service. Ground controllers also ensured the space environment was protected for future missions. The mission ended on 5 September, after the satellite’s[Read More…]
Park Foresters Remember 9/11
Members of the Park Forest American Legion Honor Guard chat before Sunday’s memorial ceremony. (ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Residents, staff, village officials, the young and the elderly, paused Sunday morning to remember September 11, 2001 at the Police and Fire Memorial next to the Park Forest Fire Department. "I’m sure[Read More…]
Calvary United Hosts Block Party
Park Forest Ambassador Sandy Roos gives free popcorn to children at Saturday’s block party. (ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Members of Calvary United Protestant Church of Park Forest hosted a neighborhood block party Saturday, offering free food and entertainment for, well, children of all ages. Park Forester Ida Hay told ENEWSPF[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Honors Fallen Heroes on Tenth Anniversary of September 11, 2011
Portrait Unveiled of Soldier Memorial Exhibit; Remembrance and Service Encouraged CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)–September 11, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today joined Gold Star families to honor the sacrifices that Illinois service members have made in the global war against terrorism since Sept. 11, 2001. Governor Quinn unveiled the Portrait of a Soldier Memorial[Read More…]
