Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 7, 2013. SUMMARY: BMW is recalling certain model year 2002-2003 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans; 325Ci and 330Ci coupes and convertibles; 325iT and 325xiT Sports Wagons; and M3 coupes and convertibles to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag which may produce excessive internal[Read More…]
Year: 2013
GM Recall of Certain Model Year 2012 and 2013 Buick LaCrosse and Regal, and Model Year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 7, 2013. SUMMARY: General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Buick LaCrosse and Regal, and model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco vehicles equipped with eAssist. These vehicles may have a condition in which the Generator Control Module (GCM) may not function properly. This could[Read More…]
Bipartisan Task Force on Over-Criminalization a Step in Right Direction, Says ACLU
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 7, 2013. A new, bipartisan task force aimed at reducing the federal criminal code is a positive step toward breaking our country’s addiction to incarceration, said the American Civil Liberties Union today. The House Committee on the Judiciary Over-Criminalization Task Force of 2013, which is made up of five[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Files Suit Against Former CFO for Misappropriating More than $205,000 from Chicago Charity
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–May 7, 2013. Attorney General Lisa Madigan yesterday filed a lawsuit against the former chief financial officer of the Marcy-Newberry Association (MNA) social services charity, alleging more than $205,000 was misappropriated from the charity’s accounts. Madigan filed the complaint in Cook County Circuit Court against Donald Chew, of Sauk Village,[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Fiscal Year 2013 Tax Revenue to Exceed Forecast by $1.3 Billion
Additional Funding to Help Pay Down Backlog of Old Bills CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 7, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that fiscal year 2013 income tax revenues will exceed the Illinois Department of Revenue’s forecast by approximately $1.3 billion. This is a one-time revenue stream, generated from businesses and individuals selling assets[Read More…]
Las Vegas Mortgage Agent Sentenced to 15 Months in Prison for Role in Mortgage Fraud Scheme
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 7, 2013. A Las Vegas mortgage agent was sentenced late yesterday to serve 15 months in prison for her participation in a mortgage fraud scheme that netted more than $1.2 million in fraudulent mortgage loans, Acting Assistant Attorney General Mythili Raman of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, U.S.[Read More…]
FDA to Review Triclosan After Decades of Delay
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 7, 2013. After 40 years of delay, the Associated Press reports that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will rule on the safety of the antibacterial chemical triclosan this year. Triclosan is present in hundreds of consumer products ranging from antibacterial soaps, deodorants, toothpastes, cosmetics, fabrics,[Read More…]
ISAF Joint Command Operational Update, May 7, 2013
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–May 7, 2013 – An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban leader and three other insurgents during an operation in Lashkar Gah district, Helmand province, today. The leader is in charge of a group of fighters responsible for a significant number of attacks against Afghan and coalition[Read More…]
Statement by Press Secretary George Little on Allegations of Misconduct Involving an Air Force Officer
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2013. This evening Secretary Hagel spoke to Air Force Secretary Donley about allegations of misconduct involving an Air Force officer who had been responsible for the service’s sexual assault and prevention efforts and was removed today from his position pending the outcome of an investigation. Secretary Hagel[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Patrick Ventrell, May 6, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Deputy Secretary Burns / London Conference on Somalia Condemnation of Attack in Abyei / Condolences to Victims Concerned by Violence in Bangladesh IRAQ Readout of Secretary Kerry’s Call to Prime Minister Maliki / Sectarian Conflict / Refrain from Violence SYRIA Ongoing[Read More…]
