WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 14, 2012. Today, Senator Joe Lieberman (I-CT) released the following statement about the school shooting in Newtown, CT: “Hadassah and I are shocked and heartbroken by the horrific events in Newtown today. We know this community and its people well. It is a beautiful town with wonderful people.[Read More…]
Day: December 14, 2012
Dr. Christopher Lillis on the Benefits of the Environmental Protection Agency’s Announcement to Limit Soot Pollution
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 14, 2012. Dr. Christopher Lillis, doctor of internal medicine and Board Member of Doctors for America, issued the following statement today in response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to adopt stricter limits on soot pollution: As a health professional, I commend the Environmental Protection Agency for finalizing[Read More…]
EPA Announces Next Round of Clean Air Standards to Reduce Harmful Soot Pollution
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–December 14, 2012. In response to a court order, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today finalized an update to its national air quality standards for harmful fine particle pollution (PM2.5), including soot, setting the annual health standard at 12 micrograms per cubic meter. By 2020, ninety-nine percent of U.S.[Read More…]
Statement from Governor Pat Quinn on Tragic Connecticut Elementary School Shooting
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 14, 2012. Governor Quinn issued the following statement regarding today’s tragic massacre in Connecticut: “I am shocked and deeply saddened to learn of the horrific massacre that occurred today at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. “All of Illinois prays for the victims of this senseless violence and[Read More…]
Department of Justice Forfeits Nearly $7 Million in Proceeds of Unlawful Offshore Gambling and Money Laundering Following Guilty Plea by William Paul Scott
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)-December 14, 2012. The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia issued a consent order of forfeiture today ordering the civil forfeiture of $6,976,924 traced to international money laundering of the proceeds from an offshore Internet gambling operation that illegally targeted U.S. residents, announced Assistant Attorney General Lanny[Read More…]
Progress Continues in Setting Up Health Insurance Marketplaces
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 14, 2012. Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that three states have made significant progress in setting up their own affordable health insurance marketplaces, or Exchanges. The District of Columbia, Kentucky, and New York are conditionally approved to operate a State-based Exchange, which means[Read More…]
Occupy Rogers Park, Allies to Erect Memorial and Host Tribute for Record Number of Chicago Homicide Victims
Begins long term action on root causes of the violence ROGERS PARK—(ENEWSPF)—December 14, 2012. Occupy Rogers Park announces an event to recognize the 496 people killed in Chicago so far this year, to demand action to end the violence, and to inaugurate their own youth initiative. The event will take[Read More…]
27 Dead After Assault in Connecticut Elementary School
CONNECTICUT—(ENEWSPF)—December 14, 2012 – UPDATE 3:20 PM (CST) Twenty-seven people were killed, including 20 children, when a gunman opened fire at Sandy Hook Elementary School Friday morning. NBC News has identified the gunman as Ryan Lanza, a teacher’s son, from Hoboken, New Jersey. However, Paul Vance of the Connecticut State[Read More…]
House Democrats Send Letter to White House and Congressional Leadership to Consider Job Creation During Budget Talks
WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)–December 13, 2012 – Today Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) and 65 members of the House Democratic caucus sent a letter to the President and House and Senate leadership asking them to include provisions that will boost the economy and create jobs in any legislation to avert tax increases[Read More…]
Mattresses Recalled by Easy-Rest Due to Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 14, 2012. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.[Read More…]