GOMA, DR CONGO, AND WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 2013. The U.S. government has confirmed that Bosco “The Terminator” Ntaganda, a Congolese warlord wanted by the International Criminal Court for war crimes, has entered the U.S. embassy in Kigali, Rwanda, to surrender. State Department Spokesperson Victoria Nuland stated: “I can[Read More…]
Year: 2013
UN Envoy Strongly Condemns Wave of Deadly Attacks in Baghdad
Iraq–(ENEWSPF)–19 March 2013 – The United Nations envoy to Iraq today strongly condemned the wave of coordinated car bomb attacks and shooting that killed and injured dozens of civilians in several areas of Baghdad, the capital. “Once again, innocent people going about their daily lives were viciously attacked. Nothing can[Read More…]
LED Light Bulbs Recalled by Lighting Science Group Due to Fire Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 19, 2013. Consumers should stop using this product, which is being recalled voluntarily, unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: March 19, 2013 – Recall number: 13-142 Model A19 LED Bulb Recall Summary Name of product: LED[Read More…]
New GOP Embrace of Comprehensive Immigration Reform is Overdue but Welcome News to Representative Gutierrez
Gutierrez: “I see it in every conversation I have with Republicans on the Hill” Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 19, 2013. The Growth and Opportunity Project, an advisory panel convened by Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus, released a set of policy and strategic recommendations to the Republican National Committee that include an[Read More…]
Retailers Agree to Settle FTC Charges They Marketed Real Fur Products as Fake Fur
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 19, 2013. Three clothing retailers have agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that they misled consumers by marketing that products contained “faux fur,” when in fact, the products contained real fur. In administrative complaints, the FTC alleged that The Neiman Marcus Group Inc., DrJays.com Inc., and Eminent[Read More…]
Transportation Secretary LaHood Announces $164.2 Million to Reimburse Transit Agencies in New Jersey, New York and Connecticut Recovering from Hurricane Sandy
Federal Transit Administration surpasses half-billion dollars in emergency allocations WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 19, 2013. U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced the second allocation of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) storm-related aid through the FY 2013 Disaster Relief Appropriations Act. The $164.2 million allocated today includes $163.4 million to reimburse New Jersey Transit[Read More…]
New Report: One Million Police Hours: Making 440,000 Marijuana Possession Arrests in New York City, 2002-2012
NYC Has Dubious Distinction of “Marijuana Arrest Capital of the World”; Majority of Those Arrested Are Black and Latino Youth Report Released As State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus Makes Final Push to Pass Marijuana Reform Proposal This Week NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—March 19, 2013. A new report[Read More…]
Center for American Progress Calls on President Obama to Remove Gun Riders from His 2014 Budget Proposal
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 19, 2013. As he drafts his first budget proposal since the Newtown shooting, a report released today by the Center for American Progress urges President Barack Obama to remove all of the unnecessary and dangerous gun riders from the fiscal year 2014 appropriations bill he will submit to[Read More…]
Secure Pesticides and Chemicals during Poison Prevention Week
More than 145,000 reports made each year to poison centers involving pesticides and disinfectants WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 19, 2013. During National Poison Prevention Week, March 17-23, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) urges parents and caregivers to secure pesticides and other household chemicals in locked cabinets out of children’s reach. “Poison Prevention[Read More…]
North Dakota Doctors Call on Governor to Veto Abortion Ban
Medical Professionals Urge Legislature Not to Pass Any Further Bills Blocking Access to Women’s Health Services FARGO, N.D.–(ENEWSPF)–March 19, 2013. At a press conference held today, thirteen physicians and other medical professionals in North Dakota called on the governor to veto a law that would ban most abortions in the[Read More…]
