Commentary ENEWSPF– Here are the most recent health care statistics from the World Health Organization for the United States and other democratic nations: Statistics for the United States: Total population: 302,841,000 Gross national income per capita (PPP international $): 44,070 Life expectancy at birth m/f (years): 75/80 Healthy life expectancy at birth m/f (years, 2003): 67/71 Probability of dying[Read More…]
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Video: Olbermann’s Closing Pitch for Health Care Reform
Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy Commentary If you missed Countdown tonight, at least watch the last 11 minutes of tonight’s show, which was dedicated in its entirety to a call for health care reform. I was expecting a rant. Instead, Keith personalized the[Read More…]
FBI Intensifies Search for ‘Einstein Bandit’
The Einstein Bandit. (Photo: CHICAGO.FBI.GOV) Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Robert D. Grant, Special Agent-in-Charge of the Chicago office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is asking for the public’s help in identifying the individual depicted in the attached wanted flyer, who is believed to be responsible for the armed robbery of[Read More…]
Attorney General Eric Holder Speaks at News Conference on Youth and School Violence
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 7, 2009. Nearly two weeks ago, this nation was shocked by a video showing scenes of such graphic violence that they have left an indelible mark in the mind of every American who has seen them. For the many Americans who live with the threat of violence every day,[Read More…]
Attorney General and Education Secretary Call for National Conversation on Values and Student Violence
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 7, 2009. Attorney General Eric Holder and Education Secretary Arne Duncan today joined with Chicago city officials to call for a national conversation on values to address youth violence in the wake of the fatal beating of a Chicago high school student. The announcement followed meetings with City officials,[Read More…]
21 Cases of H1N1 Are Confirmed in Two Large Kenyan Refugee Camps
Nairobi–(ENEWSPF)–07 Oct 2009 – The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has activated its emergency preparedness plan for Influenza A H1N1/A virus viral outbreak after 21 cases were confirmed in two large refugee camps in Kenya – collectively home to more than 320,000 people. There have now been 5 confirmed cases in[Read More…]
All Aboard! The Right’s Fox News Gravy Train Rolls On
Commentary By Karl Frisch Since President Obama took office, Fox News has been acting more like the propaganda arm of the Republican National Committee than a legitimate news outlet. Back in March, Fox News vice president of programming Bill Shine described his network as the "voice of opposition [to Obama][Read More…]
Did The Washtimes Just Fabricate Its Latest ACORN Attack? Yep
Commentary by Eric Boehlert Because as the story reads right now, the Washington Times, in its headline and article, reports that ACORN CEO Bertha Lewis, during an address at the National Press Club on Tuesday, claimed ACORN critics are "racist." Slight problem: The WashTimes fails to include any quotes, any evidence, any anything,[Read More…]
Governor Pat Quinn Teams Up With Bears’ Garrett Wolfe to Back After-School Programs
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 6, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn and Garrett Wolfe, Chicago Bears Running Back and a recent graduate of Northern Illinois University, will team up today to stress the importance of after-school programs and their value to the community. The two will participate in an event showcasing teenagers who are benefiting[Read More…]
College Illinois!® 529 Prepaid Tuition Program ‘Solid’
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 6, 2009. The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) announced it will begin another enrollment cycle for the College Illinois!® 529 Prepaid Tuition Program November 1 with the program in solid financial shape. “Our message to the residents of Illinois and current contract-holders is that the College Illinois! Prepaid Tuition[Read More…]
