Day: September 5, 2013

Logging Industry Loses Latest Attack on Threatened Seabird

Marbled murrelets, a unique coastal bird, and their old-growth forest habitat will remain protected Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 5, 2013. A federal district court today maintained conservation protections for marbled murrelets, a unique coastal bird in the Pacific Northwest. The court rejected the remaining claims in a timber industry lawsuit that sought[Read More…]

Senators Durbin, Blumenthal, Harkin, Carper, Brown, and Markey Warn Against Dangers of E-Cigs After CDC Release Data Showing an Increase in Use Among Youth

WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 5, 2013.  Today, U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Tom Harkin (D-IA), Tom Carper (D-DE), and Ed Markey (D-MA) warned against the dangers of electronic cigarettes after the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) released new data showing that use of these products has more than doubled[Read More…]

At G20 Summit, Secretary General Ban, UN-Arab League Envoy Push for Political Solution to Syria Crisis

St. P)etersburg, Russia–(ENEWSPF)–5 September 2013 – With the world focused on the possible use of chemical weapons in Syria, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and Envoy Lakhdar Brahimi reiterated to leaders attending the St. Petersburg for the Group of 20 (G20) summit the need to “push even harder” for a[Read More…]

Governor Quinn Announces Illinois Breaks 100 Million Visitor Mark for the First Time

International Visitors to Illinois Rose 11.8 Percent to a Record in 2012; Tourism Generated $33.5 Billion for State’s Economy Last Year CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 5, 2013.  Governor Pat Quinn today announced that Illinois has set an all-time record for tourism, breaking the 100 million visitor mark in 2012. International visitors rose 11.8[Read More…]

Tenants and Supporters Respond to Ald. Moore’s Distortions

Rogers Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 5, 2013. Last week, 49th Ward Alderman Joe Moore made a statement regarding the prayer vigil held outside his office, organized in support of affordable housing in Rogers Park.  As tenants of 1246 W. Pratt (also known as Astor House) and concerned community members, we believe that[Read More…]

U.S. Dept. of State Bureau of Consular Affairs Issues Travel Warning for Iraq, Sept. 5, 2013

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 5, 2013.  The Department of State warns U.S. citizens against all but essential travel to Iraq. Travel within Iraq remains dangerous given the security situation. This Travel Warning replaces the Travel Warning dated February 25, 2013, to update information on security incidents and to remind U.S. citizens of[Read More…]

State Department Briefing by Jen Psaki, September 5, 2013

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 5, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Secretary Kerry Travel to Lithuania, France, and the United Kingdom Arab League Meeting EGYPT Assassination Attempt against Interim Interior Minister SYRIA Coordination with Congress International Coordination / Countries Supporting U.S. Secretary Kerry Call with FM Lavrov Overall Syria Strategy / Political[Read More…]

Owners of Home Health Companies and Patient Recruiter Plead Guilty in Miami for Role in $20 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 5, 2013.  The owners and operators of several Miami home health care agencies and a patient recruiter pleaded guilty today in connection with a health care fraud scheme involving defunct home health care company Trust Care Health Services Inc. (Trust Care). Acting Assistant Attorney General Mythili Raman of[Read More…]

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