Sunday 6 p.m. – most PBS stations NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–May 11, 2012. Moyers & Company, a current affairs program featuring Bill Moyers and airing on PBS stations nationwide, will run a segment this Sunday evening with RoseAnn DeMoro, executive director of National Nurses United, the largest union and professional association of[Read More…]
Day: May 11, 2012
Alliance for Retired Americans Weekly Alert, May 11, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 11, 2012. Retirees Would Pay an Extra $20,000 if Supreme Court Overturns Health Reform Retirees may pay about $20,000 more for medical care if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns the 2010 health care overhaul, according to a report from Fidelity Investments. Passage of the health law saved money[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Announces Sentence in Multimillion Dollar Ponzi Scheme
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–May 11, 2012. Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced a former Cook County man pled guilty today to perpetrating a multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme and was ordered to pay more than $10 million in restitution to victims across the country. Kevin Carney, 51, pled guilty earlier today before Judge George J. Bakalis[Read More…]
Messages from Secretary Panetta in Recognition of Military Spouse Appreciation Day and Mother’s Day
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 11, 2012. “America’s military spouses are a key part of what makes our armed services the strongest in the world. All Americans should be grateful for the support they offer to our heroes in uniform. The love and encouragement our service members get from their spouses helps[Read More…]
Health Care Providers Settle with Justice Department Over Complaints of HIV Discrimination
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 11, 2012. The Justice Department announced that it has reached two settlements today resolving claims that health care providers refused to serve people with HIV in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The first complaint was filed by a man with HIV who went to the[Read More…]
Postal Service Losses of $3.2 Billion in Second Quarter Underscore the Need for Legislative Changes
WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–May 11, 2012. The Postal Service ended its second quarter (Jan. 1 – March 31) with a net loss of $3.2 billion, compared to a net loss of $2.2 billion for the same period last year. Despite ongoing management actions that have grown and improved efficiency, the losses will[Read More…]
Presidential Proclamation — Military Spouse Appreciation Day, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 11, 2012. For more than two centuries, our freedom has been safeguarded by brave patriots who have stepped forward and sworn an oath to defend the principles upon which our Republic was founded. Alongside these selfless heroes, our Nation’s military spouses also offer tremendous service and make great[Read More…]
President Obama Announces Impact of October Refinancing Actions, Calls on Congress to Act on ‘To Do List’
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 11, 2012. Today, President Obama will travel to Reno, Nevada, where he will continue to push Congress to act on a “To Do List” he laid out earlier this week with initiatives that have bipartisan support and will create jobs and help restore middle class security. While in[Read More…]
National Coalition Urges Congress to Consider Sweeping Social Security Proposals for Women, Caregivers and Same-Sex Couples
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 11, 2012. “The truth is, as our nation ages and retirement income continues to decline for millions of Americans, Congress should be talking about the adequacy of Social Security’s benefits — not cutting them. Congress should examine the inequities that have created a poverty rate for senior women[Read More…]
Park Forest Baseball to Hold Baseball Outing on June 20; Tickets Now on Sale
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 11, 2012. Park Forest Baseball will hold a baseball outing on Wednesday, June 20 at Standard Bank Stadium, 14011 S. Kenton, Crestwood, when the Windy City ThunderBolts take on the Traverse City Beach Bums. The game starts at 7:05 p.m. Tickets are $10. Hot dogs and sodas[Read More…]