Month: September 2013

FDA Approves Perjeta for Neoadjuvant Breast Cancer Treatment

First drug approved for use in preoperative breast cancer Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–September 30, 2013.  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today granted accelerated approval to Perjeta (pertuzumab) as part of a complete treatment regimen for patients with early stage breast cancer before surgery (neoadjuvant setting). Perjeta is the first FDA-approved[Read More…]

More than 900 Champions for Coverage Help Americans Understand the Health Insurance Marketplace

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 30, 2013.  Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today recognized more than 900 Champions for Coverage nationwide.  These organizations and businesses have volunteered to help Americans without affordable insurance learn more and get coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace, which opens for business tomorrow and will[Read More…]

FBI: Ten Defendants Indicted in Alleged $14.5 Million Mortgage Fraud Scheme That Resulted in $8 Million Loss to Lenders

Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Ten defendants, including five licensed loan originators, were indicted September 25 for allegedly participating in a scheme to fraudulently obtain approximately 52 residential mortgage loans totaling at least $14.5 million from various lenders. The indictment alleges that the mortgages were obtained to finance the purchase of various properties,[Read More…]

Good Egg recipient Sandra Spann

In and Around Park Forest Week of September 30, 2013

Sandra Spann, pictured with Human Relations Commissioners Mamie Rodgers (center) and Velda Erie, is the 2013 recipient of the Good Egg Award. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 30, 2013. The Park Forest air will be filled with some delightful smells on Saturday, October 5. Get together with your friends[Read More…]

Statement by the White House Press Secretary on the House Republicans Threat to Shut Down the Government

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 28, 2013. Today Republicans in the House of Representatives moved to shut down the government.  Congress has two jobs to do: pass budgets and pay the bills it has racked up.  Republicans in Congress had the opportunity to pass a routine, simple continuing resolution that keeps the government[Read More…]

Illinois River Naturalist, Thomas Lerczak, to Speak at Local Sierra Club Meeting on October 14

Matteson, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 29, 2013. The Sauk-Calumet Group of the Illinois Sierra Club will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, October 14, at 7:15 p.m. at the Frankfort Public Library, 21119 Pfeiffer Rd. (just off Rt. 30). This month meet Thomas Lerczak, writer, musician and naturalist with the Illinois Nature Preserves[Read More…]

Toyota Recall of Certain Model Year 2004 – 2005 Sienna and 2007 – 2009 Sienna Vehicles

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 28, 2013. SUMMARY: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2005 Sienna vehicles manufactured January 10, 2003, through August 10, 2005; and model year 2007-2009 Sienna vehicles manufactured February 20, 2007, through December 12, 2008. In the affected vehicles, due to a problem within the shift lock solenoid, there[Read More…]

Nissan Recall of Certain Model Year 2006 – 2010 Infiniti M35 and M45 Vehicles

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 28, 2013. SUMMARY: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Infiniti M35 and M45 vehicles manufactured April 4, 2004, through October 5, 2010. Over time, the accelerator pedal sensor signal may deteriorate resulting in the output of an incorrect signal causing the engine to[Read More…]

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