WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 23, 2009. This morning, United States Senator Roland W. Burris and his colleagues in the United States Senate voted to pass landmark health care reform legislation, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The Senate passed the bill along party lines. The legislation will extend coverage to more[Read More…]
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Scuba Regulators Recalled by Cressi Due to Risk of Drowning
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 23, 2009. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Cressi Ellipse Black MC5 Regulator Units: About 200[Read More…]
Utility Knife Recalled by Dollar Tree Due to Laceration Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 23, 2009. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Tool Bench Utility Knife Units: About 204,000 Retailer: Dollar Tree[Read More…]
Floor Statement by Senator Baucus Re: Constitutionality of Health Care Reform
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 22, 2009. The following is the floor statement delivered by Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) regarding the constitutionality of health care reform. “Mr. President, some of my Colleagues on the other side of the aisle have asserted that the penalty that is proposed under the bill before us for[Read More…]
The Benefits of the Senate Health Reform Bill
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The United States Senate is on the verge of passing historic health reform legislation. Taken together, the provisions of this bill represent the most significant health reform since the creation of Medicare. The Senate health reform bill will: Extend coverage to 31 million Americans, the largest expansion of[Read More…]
Mayor Dwight Welch Helps Nab 3 Bank Heist Suspects
Country Club Hills , IL–(ENEWSPF)– From the Chicago Tribune: Three suspects were arrested this afternoon after they robbed a bank in south suburban Country Club Hills, officials said. Three officers from Country Club Hills and Mayor Dwight Welch, who is a state-certified police officer and former sergeant, were joined by[Read More…]
Beluga Whale Born At Shedd Aquarium This Week Dies
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Chicago Tribune is reporting that a baby beluga whale born at the Shedd Aquarium has died. From the Chicago Tribune: A male baby beluga whale born in a difficult birth Sunday at the Shedd Aquarium died Tuesday after never establishing a bond with his mother or learning[Read More…]
Oak Forest School in the Running for $100,000
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 22, 2009. Arbor Park Middle School in Oak Forest continues to remain on the top 10 list of schools in U.S. Cellular’s Calling All Communities campaign. This week the school came in ninth place, falling one spot from last week’s eighth place. If Arbor Park maintains their momentum and[Read More…]
Final Vote on Passage of Senate Health Care Bill Scheduled
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 22, 2009. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) announced today that a vote on the final passage of the Senate health care reform bill will take place at 8 a.m. on December 24, 2009. Source: reid.senate.gov
IKEA Recalls LEOPARD Highchairs Due to Fall and Choking Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 22, 2009. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: LEOPARD Highchairs Units: About 600 Distributor: IKEA Home Furnishings, of[Read More…]
