Creating or Preserving Approximately 350 jobs; An additional $350K in loans expected to be facilitated by December 1st CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 31, 2013. Today, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) announced the latest progress update for the Chicago Microlending Institute (CMI), launched by the City[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Groups Will Defend Sea Otter Recovery in Southern California
Industry lawsuit seeks to eliminate sea otters from habitat Monterey, CA–(ENEWSPF)–July 31, 2013. Conservation and wildlife groups announced today that they intend to defend a decision by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to end a failed policy of trying to exclude sea otters from their Southern California habitat—a so-called[Read More…]
Lawsuit Challenges Federal Financing of Coal Exports from East Coast Ports
Suit charges taxpayer-backed U.S. Export-Import Bank with failure to assess environmental impacts of its dirty-fuel exports San Francisco, CA–(ENEWSPF)–July 31, 2013. Environmental groups today filed the first-ever lawsuit challenging the federal government’s financing for the export of Appalachian coal from the United States. The U.S. government approved this financial support[Read More…]
Another Ugly Moment For United States’ War Against Marijuana Consumers
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 31, 2013. By Allen St. Pierre, NORML Executive Director In what can only be described as a horrible tragedy for college student Daniel Chong–as well as for the American taxpayer–the Department of Justice’s Drug Enforcement Administration has agreed to pay $4.1 million dollars to Mr. Chong for falsely[Read More…]
Senator Durbin: Swipe Fee Ruling a Victory for Consumers, Small Businesses
Ruling Sets Stage For Review of Fed Rules, Lower Swipe Fees Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 31, 2013. Assistant Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL) released the following statement today after the Federal District Court in Washington, D.C. threw out the Federal Reserve’s regulations governing swipe fees, saying the Fed disregarded congressional intent and[Read More…]
Senator Durbin: Energy Drink Companies Should Not Market Their Products to Children Under 18
Senator warns that as sale of energy drinks has grown, so has the alarming evidence that they pose potential health risks WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 31, 2013. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) delivered opening remarks at a hearing of the Senate Commerce Committee examining the potential health risks of energy drinks and[Read More…]
Senator Kirk Amendment Confronts Reverse Mortgages
Senate Banking Committee Moves Amendment in FHA Reform WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 31, 2013. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) today applauded the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee’s approval of Federal Housing Administration (FHA) solvency legislation that includes his amendment to protect seniors who take out reverse mortgage loans. The amendment,[Read More…]
Be Amazing! Toys Recalls Monster Science and Super Star Science Colossal Water Balls Due to Serious Ingestion Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 31, 2013. Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: July 31, 2013 Recall number: 13-254 Monster Science and Super Star Science! Colossal Water Balls Recall Summary Name of product: Water-Absorbing Polymer[Read More…]
Far East Brokers Recalls Ladybug-themed Kids’ Outdoor Furniture Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 31, 2013. Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: July 31, 2013 Recall number: 13-255 Far East Brokers Leisure Ways Kids’ Camp Chair Recall Summary Name of product: Leisure Ways® Brands[Read More…]
New Report Confirms NSA’s Ability to Access Americans’ Online Activity
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–July 31, 2013. The government can easily see the content of Americans’ Internet communication and web browsing activities, according to a report published today in The Guardian. “The latest revelations make clear that the government’s surveillance activities are far more extensive and intrusive than previously understood, and they underscore[Read More…]
