Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 14, 2011. New research shows a link between use of two pesticides, rotenone and paraquat, and Parkinson’s disease. People who used either pesticide developed Parkinson’s disease approximately 2.5 times more often than non-users. The study was a collaborative effort conducted by researchers at the National Institute of Environmental[Read More…]
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Overview of President Obama’s 2012 Budget
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 14, 2011. Having emerged from the worst recession in generations, the President has put forward a plan to rebuild our economy and win the future by out-innovating, out-educating, and out-building our global competitors and creating the jobs and industries of tomorrow. But we cannot rebuild our economy and[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on Unveiling of the Budget
Baltimore, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 14, 2011 – 10:25 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Well, good morning, everybody. I am here at Parkville Middle School and Center of Technology outside of Baltimore with Secretary Arne Duncan and Budget Director Jack Lew. And I just came to Parkville on a day where we are unveiling[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Anniversary of the Assassination of Rafiq Hariri
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 14, 2011. On this sixth anniversary of the murder of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri and 22 other innocent victims, the United States reaffirms our strong support for the Special Tribunal for Lebanon and its mission to find the truth behind that outrageous act of terrorism. [Read More…]
New Pneumonia Vaccine Targets Leading Cause of Child Deaths Worldwide – UN
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–14 February 2011 – Hundreds of infants in Kenya received their first shots against pneumococcal disease today at a special United Nations-backed event to celebrate the global roll-out of vaccines targeting the world’s leading cause of child deaths – pneumonia. President Mwai Kibaki joined parents, health workers, ambassadors and[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Receives First P-20 Council Report
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 14, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn yesterday received the first set of recommendations from the Illinois P-20 Council. The council’s report was released to the Governor and the General Assembly, and it provides a number of suggestions aimed at improving student success in Illinois. “Ensuring that all of our students[Read More…]
Meet Rich East’s Finest: Asia Borjas
Asia Borjas, an 11-year resident of Park Forest. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- eNews Park Forest is pleased to continue with our series featuring Park Forest’s best and brightest students, pleased to introduce Asia Borjas, an 11-year resident of Park Forest. Favorite class? Art. And always, always on the honor[Read More…]
Police Discover Man Asleep Behind The Wheel With Truck Stopped on Tracks
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– There are times on the highway when truck drivers will pull over and take a nap in the back of their cab. Pickup truck drivers may do the same, and others. It’s certainly never a good idea to fall asleep behind the wheel, especially when one’s truck[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Reports for February 14, 2011
The Park Forest Police Station. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–Editor’s Note: We continue our reporting on news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police reports than is reported by other[Read More…]
WEEKLY ADDRESS: ‘It’s Time Washington Acted as Responsibly as Our Families Do’ (Video/Text)
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 12, 2011. A few months ago, I received a letter from a woman named Brenda Breece. I wanted to share her story because it speaks to what a lot of families are going through – and it offers a good example of the kind of responsibility that’s[Read More…]
