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…]
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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…]
Children’s Educational Kits Recalled by Carolina Biology Supply Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 26, 2010. The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Carolina Function Generator Kits Units: About 2,300 Importer: Carolina Biological Supply Co., of Burlington, N.C. Hazard: The[Read More…]
Statement by AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka on Violence and Racism in Health Care Attacks
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 26, 2010. The following remarks are attributable to AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka. This week, we have seen the best and worst of America. Sunday’s health care vote showed we can win real change when we put our minds to it. The health care bill is an extraordinary step[Read More…]
SEIU: Hope, Progress, Change…An American Dream
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 26, 2010. Service Employees International Union President Andy Stern released the following statement upon the Senate’s vote on the reconciliation fixes to the health reform law: “Hope. Progress. Change. There are many words that come to mind when thinking back on the long journey our country has taken[Read More…]
U.S. PIRG: Historic Health Reform Sets U.S. on Path to Lower Costs
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 26 – “With yesterday’s votes in the House and Senate, the 111th Congress put the finishing touches on a legislative accomplishment that has remained out of reach for every previous Congress: comprehensive health reform. We congratulate the House and Senate leadership and every member of Congress who voted for[Read More…]
ANA: Final Step Toward Health Care Reform Completed
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–March 26, 2010. The American Nurses Association (ANA), the largest nursing organization in the United States, applauds House lawmakers for approving H.R. 4872 “The Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010” by a vote of 220 – 207. H.R. 4872, which provides important improvements to the[Read More…]
AMA – Congress Approves Changes to Historic Health System Reform
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 26, 2010. “Yesterday Congress approved a package of changes to the health system reform bill as an important step toward providing coverage to all Americans and improving our nation’s health system. While it’s not perfect and more still needs to be done, this sweeping reform package will benefit[Read More…]
