Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 12, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT U.S.-India CEO Forum P-5+1 Meeting SNOWDEN Contact with Russian Official INDIA U.S.-India CEO Forum EGYPT Monitoring Situation Closely / Call for End of Violence Ambassador Patterson’s Meeting / Path Forward ISRAEL/PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES Human Rights Report SYRIA Assistance to the Opposition /[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Mayor Emanuel Visits West Englewood Neighborhood for the ‘Make a Difference’ Tour Sponsored by Craftsman
Mayor Emanuel speaks to Mac Jones and son, Mac Jr. at the Craftsman “Make a Difference” Tour. Photo Credit: Brooke Collins // City of Chicago CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 12, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined residents today in the West Englewood neighborhood to support the Craftsman “Make a Difference” tour. Their visit to[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan: Popular Health Websites Must Ensure Privacy of Users’ Health Information
Attorney General Calls on Top Health Websites to Provide Details on Consumer Privacy Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–July 12, 2013. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today called on several popular health-related website administrators to address the growing privacy concerns over the collection of consumers’ health information online. Madigan sent letters today to officials at WebMD.com,[Read More…]
Third Annual College Changes Everything Conference Draws 400 to Tinley Park
Lt. Governor and 2 Other Higher Education Advocates Receive CCE Champions Award Tinley Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)–July 12, 2013. Approximately 400 participants attended the third annual statewide College Changes Everything Conference in support of Illinois’s efforts to reach Goal 2025, increasing the proportion of adults in Illinois with high quality degrees and[Read More…]
Court Approves Comprehensive Assignment Plan in Longstanding Tennessee Desegregation Case
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 12, 2013. Today, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee approved a comprehensive consent order in McFerren v. County Board of Education of Fayette County, which the Department of Justice negotiated with the Board of Education of Fayette County, Tenn., and the NAACP Legal Defense[Read More…]
Statement of Attorney General Eric Holder on the Justice Department Report on Revised Media Guidelines
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 12, 2013. After conducting a rigorous review of internal Justice Department guidelines governing investigations and other law enforcement matters that involve journalists, Attorney General Eric Holder today released a report outlining several key reforms to the department’s protocols, as well as the following statement: “The Department of Justice is[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, July 12, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 12, 2013 – 1:10 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: The Associated Press, start us off. I have no announcements. Welcome. Q; Edward Snowden has said he would like to have asylum in Russia, that he’s willing to agree to their demand that he not continue to release information to[Read More…]
Next Step in Implementation: Finalizing Policies to Ensure Navigators Will Help Consumers Enroll in the Health Insurance Marketplace
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 12, 2013. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) took the next step in moving toward implementation by finalizing a proposed rule today outlining the standards for Navigators, the in-person assisters in Federally-facilitated and State Partnership Marketplaces. State-based Marketplaces have the option of using this guidance or[Read More…]
Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Insulin Infusion Sets: Class 1 Recall – Potential for Over or Under Delivery of Insulin
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–July 12, 2013. ISSUE: On June 7, 2013, Medtronic sent an urgent medical device safety notification to healthcare professionals to inform them of the potential for over or under delivery of insulin if insulin or other fluids contact the inside of Medtronic Paradigm Tubing Connectors. On June 10, 2013[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth to Hold Congress at Your Corner in Glendale Heights on July 13
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 12, 2013. On Saturday, July 13, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) will hold a Congress at Your Corner at the Glendale Height Fest . The event will be an opportunity for residents of the 8th Congressional District to share their questions, comments and concerns with the Congresswoman. WHEN: Saturday,[Read More…]
