WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 14, 2011. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced yesterday that the agreement reached on the FY2011 budget will help both Fermilab and Argonne National Laboratory continue important research and avoid the major layoffs that the House Republican Budget (H.R.1) would have required. The agreement, expected to be voted[Read More…]
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CDC Study Finds Suicide Rates Rise and Fall with Economy
Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–April 14, 2011. The overall suicide rate rises and falls in connection with the economy, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study released online today by the American Journal of Public Health. The study, “Impact of Business Cycles on the U.S. Suicide Rates, 1928–2007” is the[Read More…]
Libya: UN Chief Calls for Concerted Efforts to Address ‘Grave’ Humanitarian Crisis
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–14 April 2011 – While swift and decisive global action saved thousands of lives in Libya, the humanitarian situation is deteriorating and requires concerted efforts by the United Nations and the international community, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon stressed today at a meeting in Egypt. “Within Libya itself, the picture is[Read More…]
Mayors Back President’s Fiscal Policy Speech
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 14, 2011. New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu “Tonight, President Obama demonstrated that he clearly understands that the key to winning the future includes a renewed commitment to long-term fiscal responsibility. The only way to truly achieve balanced deficit reduction is through the values of shared responsibility and[Read More…]
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending April 9, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 14, 2011. SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending April 9, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 412,000, an increase of 27,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 385,000. The 4-week moving average was 395,750, an increase of 5,500 from the previous week’s[Read More…]
Lennox Industries Recalls to Repair Garage Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 14, 2011. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.[Read More…]
Wrist Rattles and Baby Booties Recalled by Midwest-CBK Due to Choking Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 14, 2011. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a[Read More…]
Meet Rich East’s Finest: Nicole Montalvo
Meet Nicole Montalvo. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- eNews Park Forest continues its series featuring Park Forest’s best and brightest students, today introducing Nicole Montalvo, a life-long resident of Park Forest. Favorite classes? Statistics, and History and Thought of the Western Man. Her activities include Drama Club (2 years), Mathletes[Read More…]
Marian Catholic High School Presents ‘WEST SIDE STORY’
The entire cast of Marian Catholic’s presentation of West Side Story. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Related: Balcony Scene From West Side Story, ‘Tonight,’ At Marian Catholic (Video) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The stage is set in Monsignor Croarkin Auditorium at Marian Catholic High School for the spring musical production of “West Side Story.”[Read More…]
Governors Back President’s Fiscal Policy Speech
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—April 13, 2011. Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton: “A balanced approach to bringing down the national deficit with fairness and shared responsibility.” “President Obama today articulated a balanced approach to bringing down the national deficit with fairness and shared responsibility. He wisely protects the middle class while asking the richest[Read More…]
