Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 12, 2013. A new report released today by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) shows that 6.8 million consumers saved an estimated $1.2 billion on health insurance premiums in 2012, due to the “rate review” provision of the Affordable Care Act, which brought unprecedented accountability to[Read More…]
Year: 2013
John Perry to Speak on ‘Blueprint for Building Community’ at Park Forest Historical Society Annual Meeting Program
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 12, 2013. John Perry, Park Forest Village Manager from 1983 to 1989, will speak to the Park Forest Historical Society on his book, ‘Blueprint for Building Community,’ Sunday, September 29, 2013, directly following the annual meeting of the society. The annual meeting begins at 2:30 p.m. in[Read More…]
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending September 7, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWPSF)–September 12, 2013. SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending September 7, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 292,000, a decrease of 31,000 from the previous week’s unrevised figure of 323,000. The 4-week moving average was 321,250, a decrease of 7,500 from the previous week’s revised[Read More…]
Monsanto Funds Anti-GE Labeling Efforts in Washington
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 12, 2013. Monsanto recently made a multi-million dollar contribution to an organization fighting to stop a ballot initiative in Washington State that would force food processors to label genetically engineered (GE) ingredients. Monsanto has poured millions of dollars into multiple anti-labeling efforts, previously contributing over $7 million against[Read More…]
EPA Announces First 2013 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Grant and Priorities at Great Lakes Week
MILWAUKEE—(ENEWSPF)–Sept. 12, 2013 – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Deputy Administrator Bob Perciasepe yesterday announced a new 2013 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative grant at Great Lakes Week in Milwaukee. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will receive more than $1.5 million for several Milwaukee Estuary and Great Lakes projects. “The Great[Read More…]
Environmental Protection Agency and Energy Department Release Fuel Economy Tool for Used Vehicles
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–September 12, 2013. As part of the Obama Administration’s ongoing efforts to increase fuel efficiency, reduce carbon pollution and address climate change, the U.S. Energy Department and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today released a new label that features EPA fuel economy estimates and CO2 estimates for used vehicles sold[Read More…]
Illinois Public Health Department Urges Public to ‘Be Informed, Get Ready’ for Emergencies During National Preparedness Month
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 12, 2013. September is National Preparedness Month and Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck is reminding all Illinoisans to use this month to make a plan and prepare an emergency supply kit for their homes. “By taking a few simple steps –creating a disaster supply[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Mike’s Hard Lemonade Opens U.S. Headquarters Office in Illinois
Near West Side Operation Will Bring 80 New Jobs CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 12, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn and Mike’s Hard Lemonade Co. today announced that the premium malt beverage maker is opening its new U.S Headquarters in Illinois, creating 80 jobs. The office, located at Jackson and Jefferson Streets in Chicago’s West[Read More…]
Houston Man Sentenced for $20 Million ‘Black Market Peso Exchange’ Scheme
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 11, 2013. One of the leaders of a criminal conspiracy that laundered more than $20 million through “shell” business bank accounts was sentenced today to 151 months in prison. Acting Assistant Attorney General Mythili Raman of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney Kenneth Magidson of the[Read More…]
Pest Control Company and Its Owner Charged with Unlawful Application of Pesticides and Falsification
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 11, 2013. A pest control services company and its owner have been charged today in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia with conspiracy, unlawful use of pesticides, false statements, falsification of records and mail fraud, announced Robert G. Dreher, Acting Assistant Attorney General of[Read More…]
