NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–27 March 2010 – Some 200 Haitian families have been moved into the first of an expected five transitional sites being set up to decongest spontaneous settlements of those left homeless by the 12 January earthquake, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported today.[Read More…]
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President Obama Speaks About Health Reform in Iowa City (Video)
Iowa City, Iowa–(ENEWSPF)– President Obama visits the place where he first announced his plan for health care reform back in May of 2007, sharing with a large crowd the immediate effects of health reform for small businesses. Source: WhiteHouse.gov
What Health Reform Does This Year: In 3 Minutes (Video)
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– While it will take about 4 years for health reform to be fully implemented, there are several benefits you can expect to see this year. Learn about them in just 3 minutes. Source: WhiteHouse.gov
Two Philadelphia Homeowners Choose Death Over Foreclosure (Video)
Philadelphia, PA–(ENEWSPF)– "They have to learn from day one to be on top of it …" — Captain Albert Innaurato of the Philadelphia Sheriff’s. Related: Know the Risk Factors for Suicide – There is Hope
Newborn with Birth Defect Denied Health Care Coverage Because of ‘Pre-existing Condition’ (Video)
Fort Worth, TX–(ENEWSPF)– "They [Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas] kept saying ‘it’s pre-existing, it’s pre-existing’ but I don’t know how it can be pre-existing on a baby that was just born." — Doug Tracy, newborn Houston’…
Weekly Address: Reforms Will End Student Loan Bank Subsidies and Expand Access to College
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 27, 2010. This was a momentous week for America. It was a week in which together, we took bold new steps toward restoring economic security for our middle class and rebuilding a stronger foundation for our future. It was a week in which some of the change that[Read More…]
6.2 Magnitude Earthquake Reported in Chile, March 26, 2010
CHILE–(ENEWSPF)–March 26, 2010. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a magnitude 6.2 earthquake has struck Chile at approximately 8:52 AM (CST). The quake was reported to have hit 49 miles SSW of Copiapo, 141 miles NNE of Coquimbo, 255 miles WNW of La Rioja, and 381 miles N of Santiago.[Read More…]
Pentagon Lawyer Explains Policy Revisions
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 26, 2010 – Changes made to the way the Defense Department applies the law that bans gay men and lesbians from serving openly in the military means that officials will apply the law in a more fair and appropriate manner, the Pentagon’s top lawyer said here today. General Counsel[Read More…]
Statement on a New U.S.-Russia Arms Control Agreement
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 26, 2010. The report of a new agreement between the United States and Russia on a successor to the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, or START, marks an historic achievement that will increase the safety and security of the United States and our allies. This new follow-on treaty reduces[Read More…]
Chairman Levin Statement on Health Reform Improvements Passing House
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 26, 2010. Ways and Means Committee Chairman Sander M. Levin (D-MI) issued the following remarks after the U.S. House of Representatives voted to send critical legislation reforming and improving America’s health insurance system to President Obama’s desk to become law: “This critical reform effort moves our nation forward. [Read More…]
