Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 16, 2009. U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan today invited state education leaders to join him in a partnership to reform the nation’s schools and to clarify the federal government’s role in advancing reforms. Speaking to members of the National Association of State Boards of Education at their[Read More…]
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Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 WHO Briefing Note, October 16, 2009
GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–16 OCTOBER 2009. To gather information about the clinical features and management of pandemic influenza, WHO hosted a three-day meeting at the headquarters of the Pan American Health Organization in Washington, DC on 14–16 October. Findings and experiences were presented by around 100 clinicians, scientists, and public health professionals from[Read More…]
Why Would United States Senators Vote to Protect Corporations Over Rape Victims?
Commentary By Bill Goldberg In 2005, a female employee of KBR, a Halliburton subsidiary in Iraq, was drugged and gang raped by several of her male colleagues. This was done after she reported several times the sexist behavior of many of the men. When she reported the rape to her[Read More…]
2009 H1N1 Flu: Situation Update, October 16, 2009
Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–October 16, 2009. Each week CDC analyzes information about influenza disease activity in the United States and publishes findings of key flu indicators in a report called FluView. During the week of September 27 – October 3, 2009, a review of the key indictors found that influenza activity increased[Read More…]
Chicago Trib: Quinn Fights for College Grants He Helped Cut
From the Chicago Tribune: To hear Gov. Pat Quinn tell it, the General Assembly failed tens of thousands of would-be college students by slashing funding for a financial aid program. For more than a month, Quinn has crisscrossed Illinois, promising to push lawmakers to find $200 million for the Monetary[Read More…]
Olbermann: Insurer Ends Health Program, Calls High-Cost Patients ‘Dogs’
Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy Commentary Here’s the beginning of the story from the Washington Times: Ian Pearl has fought for his life every day of his 37 years. Confined to a wheelchair and hooked to a breathing tube, the muscular dystrophy victim[Read More…]
Cook County Health and Hospitals System to Hold Town Halls to Get Public Comments on Strategic Plan
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—October 15, 2009. The Cook County Health and Hospitals System has developed its preliminary recommendations for its Strategic Plan. The public is invited to a series of Town Hall Meetings to voice their comments and concerns about the strategic direction of the system. Background: Key to bringing long-term improvements to[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama to Students at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Charter School
New Orleans, Louisiana–(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 2009 – 12:31 P.M. THE PRESIDENT: What’s going on, King? How’s everybody doing? (Applause.) Well, what a warm greeting — I appreciate that, guys. Thank you so much. It is great to see you. I just want you to know that I am so appreciative that[Read More…]
Secretary of Education Duncan Calling on State Leaders to Become Partners in Helping to Educate Children
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 2009. Below are the prepared remarks that U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan will deliver on Friday, Oct. 16, at the National Association of State Boards of Education in Cincinnati, Ohio: It’s my pleasure to be here today. Thank you for rescheduling my speech. As you know,[Read More…]
Red Cross Offers Important Tips for Caring for Someone with the Flu
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 2009 — With the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reporting that the H1N1 (swine flu) virus has now spread throughout the United States, the American Red Cross has a set of tips for people who are sick or are taking care of someone who has the[Read More…]
