Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–May 26, 2011. Attorney General Lisa Madigan yesterday expanded her investigation into “robosigning” practices, issuing subpoenas against two national mortgage servicing support providers. The subpoenas are the latest effort in Madigan’s ongoing probe into the fraudulent practices used by banks and other mortgage institutions that contributed to the collapse of[Read More…]
Day: May 26, 2011
Patient Advocates Back Three Medical Marijuana Bills Introduced in Congress
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 26, 2011. Three medical marijuana bills were introduced yesterday in Congress with support from patient advocates. The most significant of the three bills is one introduced by Congressman Frank (D-MA), which reclassifies marijuana from its current status as a dangerous drug with no medical value. Another bill, introduced[Read More…]
Nuclear Energy Institute Report on Japan’s Nuclear Reactors, May 25, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 25, 2011 – UPDATE AS OF 5 P.M. EDT. Plant Status Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO) continues to deal with water management issues at the Fukushima Daiichi site. The company is plugging concrete enclosures at the plant to retain contaminated water and is studying the feasibility of building[Read More…]
Illinois Among Finalists in Innovative Race to the Top Education Reform Competition
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 26, 2011. Assistant Senate Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced yesterday that the Department of Education has named Illinois among nine finalists for a continuation of its Race to the Top competition. The Race to the Top Fund provides competitive grants to encourage and reward states like Illinois[Read More…]
Study Shows 19 Percent of Young Adults Have High Blood Pressure
Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–May 26, 2011. Roughly 19 percent of young adults may have high blood pressure, according to an analysis of the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health (Add Health), which is supported by the National Institutes of Health. The researchers took blood pressure readings of more than 14,000 men and[Read More…]
Cook County Sheriff Issues Cemetery Safety Alert
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 26, 2011. With the Memorial Day weekend upon us, Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart is encouraging the public to be cautious and at all times aware of their surroundings when visiting area cemeteries Sheriff Dart is joining with Catholic Cemeteries to increase public awareness of crimes that can[Read More…]
NASA To Launch New Science Mission To Asteroid In 2016
NASA-(ENEWSPF)- NASA will launch a spacecraft to an asteroid in 2016 and use a robotic arm to pluck samples that could better explain our solar system’s formation and how life began. The mission, called Origins-Spectral Interpretation-Resource Identification-Security-Regolith Explorer, or OSIRIS-REx, will be the first U.S. mission to carry samples from[Read More…]
District 162 Recognizes Students With Perfect Attendance
Matteson, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Matteson School District 162 and the Board of Education recently honored 101 students who had two or more years of perfect attendance. 7 Years Gianna Baker-Huth Middle School 6 Years Angel Anderson-Huth Middle School Makiya Caldwell-Illinois School 5 Years Kaitlyn Barksdale-Illinois School Thaddeus Agunloye-Indiana School Tobbias Agunloye-Indiana School[Read More…]
District 162 Holds Film Festival
Matteson, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Matteson Elementary School District 162 recently held its fourth annual Film Festival and recognized students’ creative abilities in film making. “Cinematography provides students with a unique way to express their creativity,” said Superintendent Blondean Y. Davis. “The Film Festival has grown in size and in terms of the[Read More…]
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