Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2013. In his second Inaugural Address, President Barack Obama emphasized the need to reduce poverty in the United States, and a new report released today by the Center for American Progress and the New York City Coalition Against Hunger outlines a number of executive actions that the[Read More…]
Day: February 4, 2013
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is February 7
Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2013. February 7 is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, an opportunity to promote HIV prevention, testing, and treatment among African Americans in the United States. African Americans are disproportionately affected by HIV. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates[Read More…]
At-risk Latinas Targeted in Heart Attack Awareness Campaign
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2013. The HHS Office on Women’s Health (OWH) today launched its new heart attack awareness campaign targeting Spanish-speaking women age 50 and over. The “Haga La Llamada, ¡No Pierda Tiempo!” campaign builds on OWH’s successful “Make the Call, Don’t Miss a Beat” campaign, that began in 2011.[Read More…]
Statement from HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on African-American History Month
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2013. Today, we celebrate the beginning of African-American History Month and honor the remarkable contributions that African-Americans have made to the nation’s progress. At HHS, we honor the opportunities in public health, medicine, and scientific research made possible by leading African-Americans across the country. During this year,[Read More…]
Federal Agencies Working to Make Homes Healthier
Improving housing quality can dramatically affect the health of residents WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2013. Several federal agencies today unveiled Advancing Healthy Housing –A Strategy for Action. White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) Chair Nancy Sutley, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa P. Jackson, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)[Read More…]
Federal Legislation Would Weaken Pesticide Rules to Protect Water
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2013. U.S. Senators Pat Roberts (R-KS) and Mike Johanns (R-NE) re-introduced legislation that would reduce the review requirements for pesticides applied directly to water. Similar legislation was passed in the House of Representatives in March 2011. The previous Senate version of the bill, called the Reducing Regulatory[Read More…]
Marian Catholic, Thornton, H-F Take Top Honors at IHSA Regional Speech Tournament Southland College Prep Charter High School
Marian Catholic High School, Chicago Heights, took top honors at the IHSA Regional Speech Tournament held at Southland College Prep Charter High School February 2. Accepting the first place trophy for their team are: ( l.to r.) Kyle Fitzgerald, Pia Lyander, seniors; Regina Hoyles and Cooper Packard, juniors. RICHTON PARK,[Read More…]
ISAF Joint Command Operational Update, Feb 4, 2013
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2013 – An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban improvised explosive device facilitator in Nad ‘Ali district, Helmand province, today. The facilitator is an IED specialist believed responsible for the procurement, construction and distribution of IEDs and other forms of weapons to Taliban leaders operating[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of February 4, 2013
Thinking spring and summer yet? We are. This is a scene from last June’s member’s night at the Park Forest Aqua Center. Stay warm! (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 4, 2013. Black History Month is observed every February in the United States in order to celebrate the achievements made[Read More…]
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