Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 2013. The Justice Department announced today the launch of a new educational video to assist employers in avoiding charges of discrimination in the employment eligibility verification form I-9 process and in the use of E-Verify. The video also helps educate employees about their legal rights. The Office[Read More…]
Year: 2013
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, July 10, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 10, 2013 – 12:58 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Welcome to the White House and to your daily briefing. Before I take your questions, I had a couple of things I wanted to draw to your attention. First, today, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius is making an[Read More…]
Hospital Ends Toxic Lawn Pesticide Use and Supports Local Bill To Do the Same
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 2013. In a show of support for a local initiative that would prohibit the use of cosmetic pesticide use on lawns and gardens within the city limits of Takoma Park, MD, the Washington Adventist Hospital there announced that as of June 17, 2013 it will no longer[Read More…]
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending July 6, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 2013. SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending July 6, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 360,000, an increase of 16,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 344,000. The 4-week moving average was 351,750, an increase of 6,000 from the previous week’s revised[Read More…]
Funkadesi Lays Down The Beat at Main Street Nights (Video/Pics/Story)
People dance as Funkadesi performs at Wednesday’s Main Street Nights. More pictures from the evening’s entertainment can be found here. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- This week’s Main Street Nights entertainment featured Funkadesi – Community Drum Circle at 7 p.m. where everyone had the opportunity to be a part[Read More…]
Court Hears WA State Appeal on Climate Pollution Ruling
Washington Dept. of Ecology challenges ruling requiring the agency to regulate climate pollution from oil refineries Seattle, WA–(ENEWSPF)–July 10, 2013. Today, the Washington State Department of Ecology argued in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals that it should not be required to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from oil refineries, and[Read More…]
Illinois Department of Human Services Celebrates 23rd Anniversary of Historic Americans With Disabilities Act
Governor proclaims July 16 as Americans with Disabilities Act Day CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 10, 2013. In honor of the 23rd anniversary of the historic signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) will sponsor a special event showcasing Illinois’ continued commitment to persons with[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Suspends Pay to Illinois Representatives and Senators
After General Assembly Fails Yet Again to Pass Comprehensive Pension Reform, Governor Vetoes Out Legislative Salaries and Stipends CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 10, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today issued a line-item veto of House Bill 214 to suspend pay for Illinois state legislators. Since taking office, the governor has been pushing for comprehensive[Read More…]
Former U.S. Army Reserve Captain Pleads Guilty in Nevada to Bribery Scheme
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 10, 2013. A former U.S. Army Reserve captain pleaded guilty today to accepting more than $90,000 in bribes from contractors while he was deployed to Iraq, announced Acting Assistant Attorney General Mythili Raman of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney Daniel G. Bogden of the District[Read More…]
Shell Oil to Spend Over $115 Million to Reduce Harmful Air Pollution at Houston Area Refinery and Chemical Plant
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 10, 2013. The Department of Justice and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that Shell Oil and affiliated partnerships (Shell) have agreed to resolve alleged violations of the Clean Air Act at a large refinery and chemical plant in Deer Park, Texas, by spending at least[Read More…]
