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Catholic Church Covered Up Child Abuse in Ireland, Panel Finds

Dublin–(ENEWSPF)– From the New York Times: An expert commission says the Roman Catholic Church in Dublin covered up decades of priests’ sexual abuse of children because its bishops were determined to protect the church’s reputation at the expense of victims. Abuse victims have welcomed Thursday’s publication of a government-ordered investigation[Read More…]

Save Over $500 On Prepaid Tuition Now Through Cyber Monday Enroll in the College Illinois!®

SPRINGFIELD, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–November 25, 2009.  The College Illinois!® 529 Prepaid Tuition Program is offering substantial savings on prepaid tuition contracts now through “Cyber Monday,” November 30, and purchasers can save more than $500 on eight semesters of prepaid tuition in the program’s University+ option versus the same plan purchased December 1.[Read More…]

Pundit, Heal Thyself: AARP Responds to Robert Samuelson

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 25, 2009.  AARP Executive Vice President John Rother issued this statement in response to Robert Samuelson’s November 23 syndicated Washington Post column, “Health ‘Reform’ That Burdens Our Young.” “Pundit, heal thyself. “In the latest salvo of his intergenerational war, Robert Samuelson defends age-rating, a discriminatory practice used by private[Read More…]

Center for American Progress Statement on Obama’s Upcoming Decision on Afghanistan

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 25, 2009.  The Obama administration will soon release its much anticipated strategy on Afghanistan. Congress must subject this plan to comprehensive oversight and scrutiny in order to ensure the United States has a clear and comprehensive plan for advancing stability in Afghanistan and the broader region. Before it[Read More…]

Vita Food Products, Inc. of Chicago Issues Recall of Elf Branded Herring in Sour Cream Due to Undeclared Wheat

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 25, 2009.  Vita Food Products, Inc. of Chicago, IL is voluntarily recalling its Elf Branded Herring in Sour Cream product distributed in retail stores in California, Texas, Massachusetts, Maryland, Georgia, Florida, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin because their labels do not disclose that the product contains wheat. The[Read More…]

Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Allura Imports Due to Strangulation Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 25, 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: Girl’s Hooded Sweatshirts Units: About 3,700 Manufacturer: Allura Imports Inc.,[Read More…]

Sons of the American Legion December Blood Drive

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–November 25, 2009.  Park Forest American Legion Post 1198 and LifeSource will hold their December Blood Drive on Sunday, December 13 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1631 Western Ave., Chicago Heights. Free breakfast will be provided for all those who come to donate.  While appointments are[Read More…]

Electrolux ICON® and Kenmore PRO® Gas Ranges Recalled Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 25, 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: Electrolux ICON and Kenmore Pro 30” Gas Ranges Units: About[Read More…]

There’s (Still) Something About Sexism

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– It is truly amazing that Time allowed Mark Halperin to publish the following caption and image on his blog, The Page — no matter how briefly (the site has since pulled it down):  Maybe Halperin thought it was really clever to echo a scene from a late-90s romantic[Read More…]

Consumer Confidence in Health Care Rises Sharply in October

Princeton, NJ–(ENEWSPF)–November 24, 2009.  Americans’ confidence in their health insurance coverage and ability to access health care increased sharply in October, amid signs of economic recovery and Congressional momentum on health reform. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Care Consumer Confidence Index (RWJF Index) rose to 104.4 points, up from[Read More…]

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