Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 5, 2013. A new analysis released today by the Center for American Progress finds that carbon pollution resulting from mining and drilling on America’s forests, grasslands, and other public lands has completely canceled out those same lands’ ability to absorb carbon from the air. In fact, the scales[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Center for American Progress Reports Detail How Inequality Is Holding Back Our Economy
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 4, 2013. The Center for American Progress today released a series of reports demonstrating that income inequality does not produce sustained economic growth. In fact, according to the reports, inequality may actually dampen economic growth. Released on the same day as an address by President Barack Obama sponsored by CAP about growing[Read More…]
House Farm Bill Provision Would Make Eating Fish More Dangerous
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 5, 2013. It’s farm bill debate time—again. And as conferee members saddle up to the negotiation table to attempt yet another meeting of the minds before the winter recess, most of the public watching and waiting for word on a resolution are focused on issues like food stamps[Read More…]
Colorado Judge Asked to Rule Quickly in Case of Bakery that Discriminated Against Gay Couple
Masterpiece Cakeshop Refused to Serve Couple Wishing to Celebrate Their Marriage DENVER–(ENEWSPF)–December 5, 2013. An administrative judge heard arguments yesterday in support of a swift decision in a case involving a Colorado bakery that has a stated policy of discriminating against gay and lesbian customers. Last June, the Colorado Attorney[Read More…]
Joint Statement by Secretary of State John Kerry With Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Dec. 5, 2013
Jerusalem–(ENEWSPF)–December 5, 2013. PRIME MINISTER NETANYAHU: It’s good to have you again, Secretary of State John Kerry. John, you’re a welcome friend, and it’s good to welcome you back in Jerusalem. Our discussion this morning focused on two central issues. First and foremost, we discussed the danger to the world[Read More…]
Government Files Suit Against Canton, Ohio-based Tab Construction and Its Owner for Allegedly Defrauding the Historically Underutilized Business Zone Program
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 5, 2013. The government has filed a complaint against Canton, Ohio-based TAB Construction Co. Inc. (TAB) and its owner, William E. Richardson III, for allegedly making false statements to the Small Business Administration (SBA) to obtain certification as a Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) company, the Justice Department[Read More…]
Miami Home Health Company Owner and Recruiter Sentenced for Role in $48 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 4, 2013. A patient recruiter of a Miami health care company was sentenced to serve 108 months in prison today for his participation in a $48 million home health Medicare fraud scheme. Acting Assistant Attorney General Mythili Raman of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney Wifredo A.[Read More…]
Federal Agents Arrest Operators of Loan Modification Scam That Targeted Struggling Homeowners
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 4, 2013. Federal agents arrested yesterday Bryan D’Antonio, 47, of Brea, Calif., and Charles Wayne Farris, 53, of Aliso Viejo, Calif., for operating the Rodis Law Group and America’s Law Group, businesses that allegedly offered bogus loan modification assistance to struggling homeowners. Attorney Ronald Rodis, 49, of Irvine,[Read More…]
Former Medical Doctor Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Engaging in Illicit Sexual Conduct with Minors in Kenya
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 4, 2013. A former medical doctor was sentenced today to serve 20 years in prison for engaging in illicit sexual conduct with minors in Kenya. Acting Assistant Attorney General Mythili Raman of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Ronald C. Machen Jr.,[Read More…]
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending November 30, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 5, 2013. SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending November 30, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 298,000, a decrease of 23,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 321,000. The 4-week moving average was 322,250, a decrease of 10,750 from the previous week’s revised[Read More…]
