Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 27, 2013. The use of mobile phones to access a bank account, credit card, or other financial account became more prevalent in the Unites States last year, according to the Federal Reserve Board’s latest report on the use of mobile financial services. As of November 2012, 28 percent[Read More…]
Year: 2013
EPA Announces Chemicals for Risk Assessment in 2013
Focus on Widely Used Flame Retardants WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 27, 2013. Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it will begin assessments on 23 commonly used chemicals, with a specific focus on flame retardant chemicals, in order to more fully understand any potential risks to people’s health and the environment. This[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Releases Largest Collection of Federal Consumer Financial Complaint Data
90,000 Searchable Complaints on Mortgages, Bank Products, Student Loans, and Credit Cards WASHINGTON, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—March 28, 2013. Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) goes live with the nation’s largest public database of federal consumer financial complaints, opening up to consumers across the country information on more than 90,000 individual complaints[Read More…]
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending March 23, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 28, 2013. Note: This week’s release reflects the annual revision to the weekly unemployment claims seasonal adjustment factors. The seasonal adjustment factors used for the UI Weekly Claims data from 2008 forward, along with the resulting seasonally adjusted values for initial claims and continuing claims, have been revised.[Read More…]
Tenants Say: BJB Has Got to Go
The tenants of Rogers Park’s Astor House are fighting to take back their building. ROGERS PARK–(ENWESPF)–March 28, 2013. Using signs and banners, as well as face paint to look like the mice and bedbugs that plague their residence, the tenants will picket today outside the Astor House at 1246 W.[Read More…]
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Resonds Quickly to Representative DeLuca’s Call for Action
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—March 28, 2013. To improve efficiency and accountability, State Representative Anthony DeLuca (D-Chicago Heights) called for an audit of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency’s (IEPA) Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program in the Chicago metropolitan and East St. Louis areas. DeLuca’s call for transparency and oversight was in turn quickly answered[Read More…]
Report Exposes the Flaws in EPA’s Pesticide Approval Process
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 28, 2013. A scathing new report by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) sheds much needed light on the flaws in the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) pesticide approval process, noting that in terms of the agency’s ability to offer transparency and rigorously test these inherently toxic chemicals, “the[Read More…]
Readout of Secretary Hagel’s Call with South Korean Minister of National Defense Kim, March 27, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 27, 2013. Pentagon Press Secretary George Little provided the following readout: “Secretary Chuck Hagel spoke by phone this evening with Republic of Korea Minister of National Defense Kim Kwan Jin to discuss the unwavering United States’ commitment to our alliance with the Republic of Korea, especially during this[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Patrick Ventrell, March 27, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 27, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing SYRIA Assad Regime / Syrian Opposition Coalition / Arab League / Coordination / U.S. Assistance / Extremist Elements International Nonproliferation Concerns NORTH KOREA DPRK Rhetoric / Threats / Communication Channels International Obligations MIDDLE EAST PEACE Concern for Palestinian People / Humanitarian Needs[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at Swearing-in Ceremony of Julia Pierson as the Director of the U.S. Secret Service
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 27, 2013 – 3:16 P.M. EDT (The Vice President administers the oath to Ms. Pierson.) THE VICE PRESIDENT: Congratulations. THE PRESIDENT: Great job. MS. PIERSON: Thank you very much, Mr. President. THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. Well, listen, I have to say that Julia’s reputation within the[Read More…]
