Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 10, 2009. Every young American deserves access to a wholesome, nutritious lunch. These meals prevent hunger and give our children the energy and nourishment they need to grow into healthy, productive adults. Since 1946, the National School Lunch Program has helped to protect the health and well-being of[Read More…]
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Park Forest Police Reports for October 12, 2009
The Park Forest Police Station. (Photo:Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–Editor’s Note: We continue our reporting on news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police reports than is reported by other local[Read More…]
Clerk Orr’s Lobbyist Reforms Approved Unanimously by County Board
Cook County, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Amendments will require more details about activity, require online reporting Clerk David Orr applauds the October 6 unanimous decision by the Cook County Board to approve the Lobbyist Sunshine Initiative. "My goal was to reform how lobbyists report their activities and bring more transparency to who influences[Read More…]
Notre Dame to Move Commencement to Stadium
Notre Dame Stadium. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) The University of Notre Dame will move future commencement ceremonies from the Joyce Center arena to Notre Dame Stadium in order to accommodate more family members and friends of graduates, Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., the University’s president, announced Wednesday (Oct. 7). In a letter[Read More…]
Pennsylvania Finally Gets a Budget, but the Fix is a Real Gamble
Blog Commentary From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Gov. Ed Rendell ended one of the most contentious statehouse conflicts in recent history when he signed a $27.8 billion spending plan last night, the 101st day of the nation’s longest budget impasse. The plan cuts overall spending by 1 percent while it adds[Read More…]
Weekly Address – President Obama Praises Emerging Consensus on Health Insurance Reform
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 10, 2009. The historic movement to bring real, meaningful health insurance reform to the American people gathered momentum this week as we approach the final days of this debate. Having worked on this issue for the better part of a year, the Senate Finance Committee is finishing deliberations[Read More…]
TNR Should Apologize For Promoting McCaughey’s Lies
Commentary By Jamison Foser No Apology When it became clear that Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington Post reporter Janet Cooke fabricated the story for which she and the paper were honored, Washington Post executive editor Benjamin Bradlee apologized to the Pulitzer advisory board, and the prize was withdrawn. When The Boston Globe[Read More…]
Right Again Makes Anti-American Ass of Itself Following Obama’s Nobel Win
Commentary By Karl Frisch On Friday, the nation awoke to the news that the Nobel Peace Prize had been awarded to President Barack Obama. "I am both surprised and deeply humbled," Obama said that morning. "I do not view it as a recognition of my own accomplishments, but rather as[Read More…]
Durbin Announces Legislation to Combat School Violence at Community Level
CHICAGO, IL–(ENEWSPF)–October 9, 2009. Chicago students who struggle with violence in their communities would benefit if an amendment U.S. Senator Dick Durbin introduced yesterday to provide funding for youth violence prevention efforts is signed into law. This funding, introduced as an amendment to the Commerce Justice and Science spending bill,[Read More…]
Kerry, Kirk Renew Call for Public Option
BOSTON–(ENEWSPF)–October 9, 2009. Senators John Kerry and Paul Kirk signed a letter urging the inclusion of a public option in any health reform legislation that will be considered on the Senate floor. “I believe deeply in a robust public option,” said Senator Kerry. “With Ted Kennedy, I’ve fought hard on[Read More…]
