Starting March 19th, Series of Events Will Connect Residents Across Chicago With Important Resources CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 2016. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced a series of service fairs that will connect residents across Chicago with the wide variety of resources available through the city of Chicago. The fairs are designed to[Read More…]
Day: March 18, 2016
Senators Sanders, Murphy Introduce Bill to Provide Retirement for Family Caregivers
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 2016 – Sen. Bernie Sanders was an original cosponsored of the Social Security Caregiver Credit Act introduced by Sen. Chris Murphy. The bill creates a Social Security Caregiver credit and provides modest retirement compensation to individuals who have had to leave the workforce or reduce their hours to care[Read More…]
Senator Bernie Sanders Leads Effort to Support Seniors Program
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 2016 – Sen. Bernie Sanders was joined by 30 senators this week in calling for a significant funding increase for Older Americans Act programs such as Meals on Wheels in order to keep up with the needs of a growing population of seniors. In the letter, the senators said[Read More…]
Senator Bernie Sanders Urges Treasury to Prevent Pfizer Tax Dodge
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 2016 – Sen. Bernie Sanders urged Secretary Jack Lew in a letter today to use the Department of the Treasury’s untapped authority to prevent Pfizer’s planned maneuver to dodge taxes in the United States. If allowed to proceed, Pfizer will use its planned merger with Ireland-based Allergan to[Read More…]
RacerMate Recalls CompuTrainer Blue Flywheels Due to Risk of Injury
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 2016 CompuTrainer Blue Flywheel Recall Summary Name of product: CompuTrainer Blue Flywheels Hazard: The blue flywheel can shatter while in use and throw metal pieces into the air. This poses a risk of injury from impact to the rider and any bystanders. Remedy:View Details Replace Consumer Contact:[Read More…]
IKEA Recalls Floor and Table Lamps due to Shock Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 2016 Gothem floor lamp Recall Summary Name of product: Gothem floor and table lamps Hazard: Cables damaged during manufacturing can come in contact with the metal body of the lamp, posing a shock hazard to consumers. Remedy: View Details Refund Consumer Contact: IKEA toll-free at 888-966-4532 anytime[Read More…]
Doing Business in Africa Workshop Brings Trade Specialists and Business Community Together (Video)
Doing Business In Africa: Part 1. NOTE: Additional video from the event can be found at the link below. University Park, IL –(ENEWSPF)—March 18, 2016. On Friday, March 11, the College of Business (CoB) at Governors State University held a workshop called “Doing Business in Africa” in the university’s Engbretson[Read More…]
Governors State University President Elaine P. Maimon Elected to Board of Directors of the American Council on Education
UNIVERSITY PARK–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 2016. Elaine P. Maimon, President of Governors State University, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the American Council on Education (ACE), the major coordinating body for the nation’s colleges and universities. Maimon was elected to the Board during ACE’s 98th Annual Meeting in San Francisco[Read More…]
Court Rejects Water Pollution Permit for Rosebud Coal Mine
Helena, Mont. –(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 2016. Yesterday the Montana First Judicial District Court ruled in favor of water quality and reinforced the state of Montana’s obligation to protect waterways from pollution caused by coal mining. The court rejected a water pollution discharge permit that would have allowed the Rosebud Mine to[Read More…]
Women’s History Month at South Suburban College
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 2016. Students and staff at South Suburban College recently joined forces to assist in celebrating Women’s History Month by mounting photos, books, and articles of and about women for the display case located on the first floor near the Library entrance at SSC. Pictured from[Read More…]
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