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NIH-funded Study Shows Reduction in Death for Men With Intermediate-Grade Prostate Cancer

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2011.  Short-term hormone therapy given in combination with radiation therapy to men with early-stage prostate cancer increased their chances of living longer compared to treatment with radiation therapy alone, according to a clinical trial supported by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of[Read More…]

HHS Announces New Investment in School-Based Health Centers

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2011.  HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Education Secretary Arne Duncan today announced awards of $95 million to 278 school-based health center programs across the country. Provided by the Affordable Care Act, the awards will help clinics expand and provide more health care services at schools nationwide. The[Read More…]

SLATE Announces ‘Ragtime’ Cast

The cast of Ragtime poses with an authentic Ford Model T to be used in the show.. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Rehearsals are under way for “Ragtime,” the 2011 production of the Southland Theatre Ensemble (SLATE) at Governors State University. Forty-six cast members from 23 communities, mostly in Chicago’s[Read More…]

Balmoral Park: Fox Valley Ruffian Takes Hanover Stake

Fox Valley Ruffian and Kyle Husted split horses with a rush to win the $24,500 Hanover Stake for three-year-old filly trotters at Balmoral on Wednesday night. (PHOTO SUPPLIED> Crete, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Hanover Stakes action continued on Wednesday night at Balmoral Park as a compact field of five three-year-old filly trotter’s squared[Read More…]

New Lawn Chemical Suspected in Mysterious Deaths of Trees

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 13, 2011.  Millions of dollars’ worth of Norway spruce and white pine trees are mysteriously turning brown and dying this summer, and the chief suspect is a new lawn chemical. The product, Imprelis, a new herbicide manufactured by DuPont, is suspected by State officials and lawn care professionals[Read More…]

White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, July 13, 2011

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 13, 2011 – 12:54 P.M. EDT         MR. CARNEY:  Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen.  Thank you for being here.  I have a brief statement from the President on the attacks in Mumbai today.           “I strongly condemn the outrageous attacks in Mumbai.  And my thoughts and prayers[Read More…]

Statement by President Obama on Attacks in Mumbai

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 13, 2011.  I strongly condemn the outrageous attacks in Mumbai, and my thoughts and prayers are with the wounded and those who have lost loved ones. The U.S. government continues to monitor the situation, including the safety and security of our citizens. India is a close friend and[Read More…]

State Department Briefing by Mark C. Toner, July 13, 2011

Wshington, DC—(ENEWSPF)–July 13, 2011.   Index for Today’s Briefing INDIA Bombing in Mumbai / U.S. Condemnation / Offer of Condolences / Offer of Support and Assistance ISRAEL/PALESTINIANS Quartet Meeting / Productive Session / Gaps Between Parties / Remain Engaged Proposed Law / Internal Israeli Matter / Freedom of Expression TURKEY[Read More…]

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