Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2009. A new report released today by Business Roundtable, an association of chief executive officers of leading U.S. companies, shows that key components of health care reform could slow the growth of health care costs and offer real savings for companies and their employees. At the same[Read More…]
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U.S. Department of Education Opens Race to the Top Competition
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2009. U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan today released the final application for more than $4 billion from the Race to the Top Fund, which will reward states that have raised student performance in the past and have the capacity to accelerate achievement gains with innovative reforms.[Read More…]
Secretary Sebelius Releases New Report on Health Insurance Reform and Diabetes in America
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2009. As the nation marks American Diabetes Month, HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius released a new report today, Preventing and Treating Diabetes: Health Insurance Reform and Diabetes in America. The report comes one day after Sebelius toured the East Manatee Family Healthcare Center in Bradenton, Fla. At the[Read More…]
Bicycles Recalled by Easton Sports; Stem Failure Poses Fall Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 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: Bicycles with EA30 Stems Units: About 6,400 Importer: Easton Sports,[Read More…]
Backpack Blowers Recalled by Homelite Due to Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 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: Homelite Backpack Blowers Units: About 85,000 Distributor: Homelite Consumer Products[Read More…]
Medical Marijuana: The Drug Czar is Wrong (Again)
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 11, 2009. In its official response to the AMA’s recent call for a review of marijuana’s status as a Schedule I drug (barring any medical use) under federal law, the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy stated that it would defer to “the FDA’s judgment that[Read More…]
Congressman Gutierrez Endorses Giannoulias For U.S. Senate
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– U.S. Rep. Luis Gutierrez endorsed Democrat Alexi Giannoulias for U.S. Senate today, saying the State Treasurer is the only candidate that will move our country forward, put people back to work and get our economy back on track. "Earlier this year, Alexi helped save 1,000 jobs at suitmaker[Read More…]
Under Pressure, Dobbs Announces His Resignation from CNN
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The following is a statement from Lou Dobbs, announcing his resignation from CNN, effective immediately: LOU DOBBS: Tonight, I want to turn to a personal note, if I may, and address a matter that has raised some curiosity. This will be my last broadcast here on CNN, where[Read More…]
ISAC to Illinois Students: ‘We’re Here For You’
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 10, 2009. The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) announced it still has $66 million available to make low-interest, federally-secured student loans to Illinois students through the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP) for the 2009-10 academic year, emphasizing its commitment to making college accessible and affordable for Illinois students.[Read More…]
Anti-Choice Law a Non-Starter for Schakowsky
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 10, 2009. Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-IL, released the following statement committing herself to vote against health care reform that erodes a woman’s right to choose. As a co-chair of the Congressional Women’s Caucus and member of the Pro-Choice Caucus, Rep. Schakowsky has fought to expand women’s rights and[Read More…]
