Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 24, 2011. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and U.S. Associate Attorney General Thomas J. Perrelli today announced a new report showing that the government’s health care fraud prevention and enforcement efforts recovered more than $4 billion in taxpayer dollars in Fiscal Year[Read More…]
Day: January 24, 2011
Statement by the NATO Secretary General on the Moscow Airport Terrorist Attack
BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–24 January 2011. The following statement is attributed to NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen: I am shocked by the terrorist attack at Moscow’s busiest airport. I strongly condemn this horrific act. I express my condolences to the families of those killed and injured and to the Russian people. We[Read More…]
Presidential Initiative Supports Military Families
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—January 25, 2011. President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, and Dr. Jill Biden put forward today nearly 50 commitments by Federal agencies responding to the President’s directive to establish a coordinated and comprehensive Federal approach to supporting military families. Strengthening Our Military Families: Meeting America’s Commitment is the[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on Roe v. Wade Anniversary
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 22, 2011. “Today marks the 38th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court decision that protects women’s health and reproductive freedom, and affirms a fundamental principle: that government should not intrude on private family matters. I am committed to protecting this constitutional right. I also remain committed[Read More…]
Vernon Kleen to Discuss Hummingbirds of Illinois at Thorn Creek Audubon Society February Meeting
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSP)—January 24, 2011. On Wednesday, February 2nd, at 7pm the Thorn Creek Audubon Society will be privileged to have Vernon Kleen talk about the status of hummingbirds in Illinois. He will explain what happens at hummingbird festivals where the birds are banded and people have a chance to get[Read More…]
Gulf Coast Fighting For Recompense
From Al Jazeera: "I just got off the phone with Feinberg’s people and I’m really upset," says seafood merchant Michelle Chauncey from Barataria, Louisiana. Her business, which sells wholesale and retail crabs, has not provided her with an income since the end of May, and her home is being foreclosed.[Read More…]
New Governors Stumble Over First Amendment
Commentary Inside the First Amendment By Gene Policinski First Amendment Center vice president/executive director What’s in the gubernatorial water supply out there, when it comes to matters of the First Amendment? Just 45 words setting out five essential freedoms as part of the Bill of Rights, the amendment has been[Read More…]
Democratic Women of the South Suburbs Holds Installation Reception
Hattie Hester, Lynne Rone, Sheena Patton, Deb Galloway, and Jean Rogers. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- On Thursday, January 27, the Democratic Women of the South Suburbs will host the organization’s first installation reception and ceremony. The mission of the Democratic Women of the South Suburbs (DWSS) is to unite,[Read More…]
Meet Rich East’s Finest: Robert Ruiz
Robert Ruiz. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Continuing with our series featuring Park Forest’s best and brightest students, eNews Park Forest is pleased to introduce Robert Ruiz, a seven-year resident of Park Forest, an honors and A.P. student, and a student with plans to enter graduate school after college. Below[Read More…]
Honorary Degree Recipient Marca Bristo to Speak at GSU
Marca Bristo. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Marca Bristo, advocate for equal rights and equal access for people with disabilities, will receive an honorary degree from Governors State University in University Park. The honorary degree will be awarded on Saturday, February 5, during GSU’s Winter Commencement. Commencement will be held[Read More…]
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