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’…
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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…]
Speaker Pelosi: ‘Today, We Have the Opportunity to Enroll This Important Legislation to Send to the President’
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 26, 2010. Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House Leaders, Committee Chairs and newer Members of Congress held an enrollment ceremony in the Rayburn Room of the Capitol this morning to sign the revised Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act and send it to President Obama for his signature into law. [Read More…]
Illinois Weekly H1N1 Activity Information Estimates, March 26, 2010
Springfield, IL–(ENEWSPF)–March 26, 2010. Illinois H1N1 CumulativeVaccine Allocation*(As of March 26, 2010) Allocated 4,201,100 Ordered 3,587,500 Shipped 3,583,320 * The above table represents H1N1 vaccine allocation for the 10 million people in Illinois who live outside the city of Chicago. Chicago receives an H1N1 vaccine allotment for its3 million residents[Read More…]
Police: Body Found in Thornton is that of Missing Park Forest Resident Dana Hayes
Dana Hayes had been missing since January 25. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Deputy Chief Michael McNamara issued a statement Friday afternoon regarding the disappearance of Dana Hayes, " The Park Forest Police Department is sad to announce, that the body discovered near a utility right of way in Thornton,[Read More…]
H1N1 Flu: Situation Update. March 26, 2010
Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–March 26, 2010. Each week CDC analyzes information about influenza disease activity in the United States and publishes findings of key flu indicators in a report called FluView. During the week of March 14-20, 2010, nationally most key flu indicators remained about the same as during the previous week,[Read More…]
