Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 21, 2011. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced that three million Medicare beneficiaries nationwide have received prescription drug cost relief through the Affordable Care Act. To date, three million eligible beneficiaries who fell into the drug coverage gap known as the donut hole[Read More…]
Day: January 21, 2011
State Rep. DeLuca Encourages Students to Apply for Legislative Scholarship
Chicago Heights, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 21, 2011. State Representative Anthony DeLuca (D-Chicago Heights) announced today that he will begin accepting applications for the 2011 General Assembly Scholarship program. The scholarships are available to residents of the 80th district and will cover one year of tuition to the following universities: University of Illinois[Read More…]
Bears, Packers and Steelers Living In Harmony
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– In a special edition of “Spirit Wear Friday,” the Marian Catholic community added Bears and Packers items to the regular dress code in support of Sunday’s big game. Students, faculty, and staff participated. As this photo represents, proportionately, there are many more Bears fans at[Read More…]
ICT: U.S.- China Summit: ‘A Positive Development for Human Rights and Tibet’
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 21, 2011. The International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) is pleased that President Obama reasserted, in front of President Hu Jintao, the long-standing policy of the United States on Tibet, which supports a resolution through dialogue and the preservation of the Tibetan identity. ICT is eager to continue its[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Navy Casualty, January 21, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 21, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Petty Officer Dominique Cruz, 26, of Panama City, Fla., was found during search and rescue operations Jan. 19 in the Gulf of Oman after being reported missing Jan. 18. [Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, January 20, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 20, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Spc. Joshua T. Lancaster, 22, of Millbrook, Ala., died Jan. 19, in Kandahar, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked the Kandahar airfield with indirect fire. He was assigned[Read More…]
UN Human Rights Chief Voices Concern Over Migrants Missing in Mexico
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–21 January 2011 – The United Nations human rights chief today voiced deep concern over the fate of a group of about 40 migrants who have been missing since they were abducted in Mexico last month, and death threats to a prominent human rights defender assisting other migrants who[Read More…]
Important Information for Betaseron® Consumers Regarding Triad Group’s Alcohol Prep Products
Wayne, NJ–(ENEWSPF)–January 21, 2011 – Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals has become aware of a broad United States market recall of alcohol prep pads, swabs and swabsticks manufactured by the Triad Group and marketed under various brand names. In the interest of patient safety, Bayer wants to ensure that U.S. patients and[Read More…]
Strollers Recalled to Repair by phil&teds USA Due to Amputation and Laceration Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 21, 2011. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, 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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at the 50th Anniversary of John F. Kennedy’s Inauguration
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 20, 2011 – 7:10 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much, everybody. Thank you. Thank you. To Caroline and the Kennedy family, to all the members of Congress and distinguished guests here tonight, it is an extraordinary pleasure to join you to mark the 50th anniversary of[Read More…]