From the Chicago Tribune: In a victory for President Barack Obama, the Democratic-controlled House narrowly passed landmark health care legislation Saturday night to expand coverage to tens of millions who lack it and place tough new restrictions on the insurance industry. Republican opposition was nearly unanimous. The 220-215 vote cleared[Read More…]
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Rep. Weiner Withdraws Single Payer Amendment from Current Health Care Debate
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 6, 2009. Today, Representative Anthony Weiner (D – Brooklyn and Queens), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee, released the following statement on his decision to withdraw his single payer amendment to H.R. 3962, the House health care reform bill: “I have decided not to[Read More…]
PSC Piloting New Math Study Program
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Most community colleges are faced with a growing numbers of students that are not ready for college-level math. Many of these students possess poor study habits and give up too easily when learning. At Prairie State College (PSC), professors are committed to student learning and success. This[Read More…]
Schaffer Appointed Director of Physical Education and Athletics at PSC
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Ed Schaffer was recently hired as the director of physical education and athletics at Prairie State College (PSC). In his new position Schaffer will provide leadership in planning, administering, and directing the College’s physical education, intramural, recreation, and intercollegiate athletics programs. He will also take part in[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Speech Team Third at H-F Tournament
The Marian Speech team captured third place at the Homewood-Flossmoor Tournament last weekend. Some members include: Katie Reichart (Lansing), Jonathan Williamsen (Steger), Sean O Sullivan (Munster), Brittany Spanos (Sauk Village), Ashley Smith (Olympia Fields) and Colleen Daw (Homewood). (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Four individual champions highlight season opener Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Sparked[Read More…]
Fighting for HOPE: Be A Match for Kelsey and Karly Koch
Kelsey 21 (right) and Karly 15 have a rare genetic immunodeficiency disorder that can be treated or cured through a blood stem cell donation. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) By Jeremy Hayes, D.C. On any given day, we are surrounded by viruses, bacteria, and a host of toxins that are not good for[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on the Announcements by AARP and AMA
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 5, 2009 – 1:20 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hey! Hello, everybody. Please sit down. Good afternoon, everybody. I wanted to come down and just talk a little bit about health care before Robert gives his regular briefing. I am extraordinarily pleased and grateful to learn that the AARP[Read More…]
AMA Supports House Bills to Make Health Reform a Reality
HOUSTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 5, 2009. The American Medical Association (AMA) today announced support for concurrent passage of H.R. 3962 and H.R. 3961, U.S. House of Representatives health system reform bills. “The time to make health system reform a reality is now,” said J. James Rohack, AMA president. “These two bills were introduced[Read More…]
Health Insurers Pursue Growth Potential of Individual Market
Princeton, NJ–(ENEWSPF)–November 5, 2009. Insurers are pursuing strategies to tap the growth potential of the individual health insurance market, including entering less-regulated markets and developing lower-cost, less-comprehensive products targeting younger, healthy consumers, according to a study released today by the Center for Studying Health System Change (HSC). As the only[Read More…]
Children’s Art Easels Recalled by MacPherson’s Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 5, 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: Young Artist Easels Units: About 10,000 Manufacturer: MacPherson’s, of Emeryville,[Read More…]
