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…]
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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…]
AARP Applauds Senate Passage of Historic Health Reform Package
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2010. AARP CEO A. Barry Rand released this statement following today’s passage of the Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010 by the Senate: “Today, our nation can claim yet another landmark achievement in its rich history. The Senate’s vote to pass health care reform will[Read More…]
Blog: Free Speech On Display — And Off-Limits
Commentary First Amendment Watch By Gene Policinski First Amendment Center vice president/executive director The power of free speech and of the First Amendment could not be more on display this week — in very different ways — from Capitol Hill to Tiananmen Square, from the sidewalk to the World Wide[Read More…]
Rich South and Rich Central Host Jazz Ensemble
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Richton Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Rich South the Rich Central High School Band Departments announce a collaborative event as they proudly present world renowned drummer Lewis Nash with the Northern Illinois University Jazz Ensemble. This is the fourth year having this electrifying NIU Jazz Band, MarcyJo Chachakis of Rich[Read More…]
NBC 5 Exclusive: Quinn to Pick Sheila Simon (Video and Story)
From NBC 5 Chicago: The daughter of former United States Sen. Paul Simon appears to be Gov. Pat Quinn‘s pick for lieutenant governor, Springfield sources tell Ward Room. Simon, who has described her own chances of being a nominee "a long shot", is a former member of the Carbondale City[Read More…]
District 163 Schools Win Spotlight Award
School District 163. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Illinois State Board of Education has named three Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 schools 2009 Spotlight Schools. The schools include Mohawk Intermediate Center, 21st Century Preparatory Center and Beacon Hill Primary Center. Mohawk has received the designation for five[Read More…]
House Passes Senate Changes to Health Care Bill
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2010. The House has voted to pass the Senate changes to the Reconciliation bill by a vote of 220 – 207. The bill now goes to President Obama for signature. Source: house.gov
