Tuberculosis numbers continue to drop in Illinois, but increase worldwide SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–March 26, 2013. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is recognizing March 24, 2013 as World Tuberculosis Day (TB) and encouraging Illinoisans to learn about the disease in order to help stop the spread. Illinois ranks sixth in the[Read More…]
Day: March 26, 2013
Maryland Medical Marijuana Bill Receives Final Approval from House of Delegates
ANNAPOLIS–(ENEWSPF)–March 26, 2013. A bill that could allow Maryland citizens with serious illnesses to obtain medical marijuana legally via state-regulated programs took an important step toward becoming law yesterday when the Maryland House of Delegates voted 108-28 to send it to the Senate, where it is also expected to pass. “People[Read More…]
Puerto Rico Man Faces Life in Prison for Mass Shooting in 2009
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 26, 2013. Alexis Candelario-Santana, 41, faces life in prison following his conviction of murdering eight people and an unborn child and attempting to murder 19 others during a mass shooting at a Puerto Rico pub in 2009, announced Acting Assistant Attorney General Mythili Raman of the Justice Department’s[Read More…]
Justice Department Files Motion to Dismiss Antitrust Lawsuit Against Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan After Michigan Passes Law to Prohibit Health Insurers from Using Most Favored Nation Clauses in Provider Contracts
Michigan Consumers Likely to Benefit from Increased Health Insurance Competition WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 26, 2013. The Department of Justice yesterday filed a motion to dismiss its antitrust lawsuit against Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) after the state of Michigan passed a law that prohibits health insurers from using most favored[Read More…]
NOW Calls on Supreme Court to Reject Bigotry, Recognize Fundamental Right of Same-Sex Couples to Marry
Statement of NOW President Terry O’Neill Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 26, 2013. As the Supreme Court hears arguments today and tomorrow in two pivotal marriage equality cases, it is important to recognize the evolution that has taken place in the United States on this issue. NOW began its work for lesbian rights[Read More…]
Bed Bugs Display Multiple Layers of Resistance to Pesticides
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 26, 2013. Scientists are learning more about the mechanisms bed bugs have developed to increase their resistance to the increasingly common class of pyrethriod pesticides. The study, published in the journal Scientific Reports in early March, adds further weight to calls from consumer health and environmental groups to[Read More…]
ISAF Joint Command Operational Update, March 26, 2013
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–March 26, 2013 – An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban leader and detained one other insurgent during an operation in Shah Wali Kot district, Kandahar province, today. The leader is accused of ordering assassinations against members of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, coordinating[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Patrick Ventrell, March 25, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing FRANCE President Hollande’s Statement on the Death of Abu Zeid SYRIA Syrian Opposition Coalition / Moaz al-Khatib’s Announcement / Arab League U.S. Aid and Assistance / UN Role Issue of Chemical Weapons / UN Investigation Constant Contact with Wide Range of Syrians[Read More…]
Robin Kelly Endorses Rich Township High School District 227 Board President Betty Owens
Matteson, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Current Rich Township High School District 227 School Board President Betty Owens received a staunch boost in her re-election campaign from former state Representative Robin Kelly. Kelly recently made headlines for her defeat of former U.S. Representative Debbie Halvorson in the Democratic race to replace Jesse Jackson Jr.[Read More…]
To The Editor: Re-elect Betty J. Owens to the 227 School Board
To The Editor: Rich Township High School District 227 is very near and dear to my heart. I have spent many years there—first as a student and then as a long-time board member, so it should come as no surprise I wish to weigh in the important school board election[Read More…]
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