Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 11, 2012 – 1:50 P.M. EST MR. CARNEY: No announcements to make at the top, so I will go straight to your questions. Mr. Henry is a bit disappointed that I have not a single announcement. Jim. Q Thanks, Jay. The Speaker, as you know, spoke today and[Read More…]
Day: December 11, 2012
Mayor Emanuel and the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Announce the Selection of Chicago as the Host City for the 2013 National Convention
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 11, 2012. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC), the country’s largest Hispanic business organization, today announced that Chicago will be the host city for the organization’s 34th Annual National Convention. The three-day convention is slated to take place September 15 – 17, 2013, at the[Read More…]
Interior Secretary Salazar Provides Update on Resolution to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 11, 2012. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today provided an update on the path forward regarding the Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial, following discussions with all parties to make alterations to the “Drum Major” quote. Following consultation with a range of stakeholders, the updated plan calls for[Read More…]
Raising Medicare Eligibility Age Would Cause Hundreds of Thousands of Seniors to Become Uninsured
Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–December 11, 2012. As policymakers consider proposals to lower Medicare costs as part of the deficit-reduction debate, the Center for American Progress today released a new report finding that the proposal to raise the Medicare eligibility age from 65 to 67 years old would worsen the crisis of[Read More…]
ACLU Submits Statement for Landmark Senate Hearing on School Discipline
First-ever Hearing to Be Held on School-to-Prison Pipeline WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–December 11, 201w2. Congress can help dismantle the school-to-prison pipeline with legislation that would promote positive alternatives to punitive and exclusionary school discipline practices that plague many classrooms around the country, the American Civil Liberties Union will urge a Senate committee. The[Read More…]
Holiday Party Hints for Avoiding Food Poisoning
The Do’s and Don’ts when it comes to holiday gatherings SPRINGFIELD—(EN EWSPF)—December 11, 2012. Fancy dips, tempting hors d’oeuvres and delightful desserts are some of the culinary treats we see at holiday dinners, office parties or other celebrations. However, those get-togethers could result in foodborne illness if you are not[Read More…]
Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer Speaks at the HSBC Press Conference
Brooklyn, NY–(ENEWSPF)–December 11, 2012. Thank you, U.S. Attorney Lynch. Today, we are here to announce a historic criminal resolution involving one of the world’s largest banks. HSBC is being held accountable for stunning failures of oversight – and worse – that led the bank to permit narcotics traffickers and others[Read More…]
HSBC Holdings Plc. and HSBC Bank USA N.A. Admit to Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions Violations, Forfeit $1.256 Billion in Deferred Prosecution Agreement
Bank Agrees to Enhanced Compliance Obligations, Oversight by Monitor in Connection with Five-year Agreement WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–December 11, 2012. HSBC Holdings plc (HSBC Group) – a United Kingdom corporation headquartered in London – and HSBC Bank USA N.A. (HSBC Bank USA) (together, HSBC) – a federally chartered banking corporation headquartered in McLean,[Read More…]
District of Columbia Mayor Vincent Gray Signs Legislation that Would Help Prevent Drug Overdose Deaths
Legislation Encourages Calling 911 in Drug Overdose Cases; Overdose Second Leading Cause of Accidental Death in D.C., Ahead of Traffic Accidents D.C. Coalition of Advocates, Students, Parents and Community Providers Commends Mayor Vincent Gray and D.C. Council for Approving This Life Saving Legislation NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–December 11, 2012. On Friday, District[Read More…]
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Announces 2013 Inductees
28th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony to Air on HBO on May 18th; Tickets for Ceremony On Sale Beginning January 25th Los Angeles, CA and Cleveland, OH–(ENEWSPF)–December 11, 2012 – At a press conference today at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, Red Hot Chili Peppers’ bassist and[Read More…]
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