Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The White House responded last week to what it characterizes as a misunderstanding that the President’s plan will mean children with disabilities will not receive the care they need. “On the contrary,” says Katherine Brandon on the White House Blog, “reform will eliminate health insurance discrimination against people[Read More…]
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AARP Health Reform Campaign Takes to the Airwaves
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– AARP’s new TV ads begin running as part of its multimillion-dollar national advertising and grassroots push to ensure every American has a choice of doctor and dependable, affordable health insurance. The Association’s paid advertising—available online now—has already begun running on websites, radio and in print publications nationwide earlier[Read More…]
Reading Tutoring Available at GSU
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University’s Graduate Program in Reading is sponsoring The Literacy Zone, a reading tutorial program for students in grades six through twelve. “This is a one-to-one program that brings students experiencing reading problems together with teachers who have the skills to help them,” explains Dr. Mary[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of August 17, 2009
Kiwanis Pancake Day is just around the corner. Did you buy your tickets yet? (Photo: Tom Roome) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 17, 2009. With Park Forest Schools opening on August 20 there is no doubt that summer is drawing to a close. However, there is still time to enjoy some of[Read More…]
Managing Park Forest Week of August 17, 2009
Park Forest Village Hall. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– August 17, 2009. Cooling Centers With the temperatures soaring, keep in mind that if you need a place to cool off, Village Hall (350 Victory Drive) and the Park Forest Police Department (200 Lakewood Boulevard) are the community’s designated cooling[Read More…]
Rethinking Those ‘Wasteful’ Claims About Government
Commentary By John A. Ostenburg When I hear people at the health care town hall meetings, and in other public gatherings, screaming that they don’t want government to run anything because it’s so darn inefficient, I want to scream myself. As mayor of a municipality of about 25,000 residents, I[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Reports for August 17, 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…]
Live Blogging: Gov. Howard Dean Addresses Netroots Nation on Health Care Reform
Dr. Howard Dean addresses the Netroots Nation convention in Pittsburgh. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) August 14, 2009, 8:40 a.m. CST: Dr. Dean is speaking live. This story will be updated as the presentation continues. Refresh your screen to get updates. Pittsburgh, PA–(ENEWSPF)– Gov. Howard Dean, Chairman of the Democratic National Committee,[Read More…]
Online Tool Kit, Other Info Available for Important Health Insurance Debate
Pittsburgh, PA –(ENEWSPF)– Our health insurance system is broken. Skyrocketing health care costs are straining family budgets, threatening American businesses’ viability, and exploding our national deficit. Even Americans with good insurance are finding that they are paying more and more out of pocket for premiums, deductibles, co-payments and they are[Read More…]
UK Newspaper Article Dispels Many Myths About National Health Care
Pittsburgh, PA –(ENEWSPF)– In the United Kingdom, like many other parts of the world, public health care is the norm. In the United States, opponents of health insurance reform here often point to the UK’s system as flawed and spread nightmare stories about waiting lists, rationed care and other problems.[Read More…]
