SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today officially opened the 2011 Illinois State Fair, “We’ve Got a Good Thing Growing.” Today’s ribbon cutting at the fairground’s main gate marks the start of the 10-day celebration that features food, racing, music, carnival rides and a wide variety of family-friendly activities. “The[Read More…]
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New Law Paves Way for IDOT to Use Asphalt Made From Recycled Shingles, Saves More Than $8 Million Annually
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation that continues his commitment to making state government greener and more efficient. The new law allows the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to begin using asphalt made from recycled roofing shingles. It also allows businesses to increase the amount of shingles[Read More…]
Nuclear Energy Institute Report on Japan’s Nuclear Reactors, August 12, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2011. Cooling Restored for the Used Fuel Storage Pools at All Four Damaged Fukushima Reactors Plant Status Workers at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear energy facility achieved a major milestone this week as recirculating cooling was restored to the used fuel storage pools at the last of[Read More…]
Durbin: East St. Louis Mayor’s Decision to Enforce 1 A.M. Cutoff for Liquor Sales is Step In Right Direction – More Needs to be Done
EAST ST. LOUIS, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2011. The East St. Louis Mayor’s decision to enforce the 1 a.m. cutoff for liquor store sales is a step in the right direction, but more needs to be done to reduce the violence that is plaguing the area, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), an[Read More…]
Durbin Visits Food Bank, Says Programs Keeping Families Above Water Must be Protected in Deficit Reduction Negotiations
URBANA, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2011. With the economic recovery lagging and more than half of American families living paycheck to paycheck, preserving social safety net programs – like food assistance, unemployment benefits and job re-training programs – is more critical than ever, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) said today at the[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, August 12, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2011. Social Security’s 76th Anniversary is this Sunday On July 30, the Alliance celebrated the 46th Anniversary of the Medicare and Medicaid programs. This Sunday, August 14, we will be celebrating the 76th Anniversary of Social Security, and Alliance members have been working to educate other[Read More…]
HHS, Treasury Take New Steps To Help States Build Affordable Insurance Exchanges
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2011. The Departments of Health and Human Services and Treasury today took the next steps to establish Affordable Insurance Exchanges – one-stop marketplaces where consumers can choose a private health insurance plan that fits their health needs and have the same kind of insurance choices as members[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at a DNC Event, August 11, 2011
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–August 11, 2011 – 7:15 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, I must say, first of all, this is a pretty good-looking crowd. (Laughter.) I want to thank Harvey and Georgina and Anna and Shelby for being such extraordinary hosts. To Governor Cuomo, congratulations on the great work that you’ve[Read More…]
Study Links Treatment to Prevent HIV Transmission to Newborns to Cardiac Problems
MIAMI–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2011. The use of antiretroviral therapy (ART) in HIV-positive pregnant women reduces the chance of HIV transmission to the unborn child, but a newly published study by University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics researchers and others is raising questions about the cardiac effects of[Read More…]
University of Miami Researchers Identify New Gene Causing Blindness
MIAMI–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2011. Researchers led by geneticists at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine have identified a new gene that causes retinitis pigmentosa, a form of blindness, ending one South Florida family’s nearly 20-year search for what caused three of their four children to lose their sight. The[Read More…]
