Day: January 21, 2011

HHS Announces Three Million Medicare Beneficiaries Have Received Prescription Drug Cost Relief Under Affordable Care Act

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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