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…]
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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…]
FDA Warns of Unapproved and Illegal H1N1 Drug Products Purchased Over the Internet
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 2009. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today warned consumers to use extreme care when purchasing any products over the Internet that claim to diagnose, prevent, treat or cure the H1N1 influenza virus. The warning comes after the FDA recently purchased and analyzed several products represented online[Read More…]
Moser Enterprises Recalls Schwalbe Brand Bicycle Tires Due to Fall Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 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: Schwalbe Ultremo R Bicycle Tires Units: About 5,000 Importer: Moser[Read More…]
SI Tech Recalls Diving Suit Hoses Due to Drowning Hazard; One Death Reported
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 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: Diving Air Hose for Dry Suits Units: About 65,000 Manufacturer:[Read More…]
Electra Bicycle Company Expands Recall of Bicycles with Front Trays or Baskets
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 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: 2009 Model Electra Bicycles with Front Trays or Baskets Units:[Read More…]
