Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 5, 2013. At this challenging time of President Hugo Chavez’s passing, the United States reaffirms its support for the Venezuelan people and its interest in developing a constructive relationship with the Venezuelan government. As Venezuela begins a new chapter in its history, the United States remains committed to policies[Read More…]
Year: 2013
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, March 5, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 5, 2013 – 1:05 P.M. EST MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for being here in the Brady Briefing Room for your daily briefing. Before I take your questions I have a couple of topics I wanted to raise. First, tomorrow the United[Read More…]
Minnesota State Agencies Will No Longer Purchase Products Containing Triclosan
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 6, 2013. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency announced on March 3 that state agencies have been ordered by Governor Mark Dayton to stop buying products that contain triclosan, a synthetic, broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent that has become ubiquitous in consumer products ranging from face-washes to fabrics. This ban, which[Read More…]
HHS Reaches Civil Rights Settlement With National Senior Care Provider
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 5, 2013. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has entered into a settlement agreement with Genesis HealthCare (Genesis), one of the nation’s largest providers of senior care. OCR Director Leon Rodriguez today announced that Genesis is working with OCR to implement[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Reminds Residents To Be Cautious, Allow for Extra Time as Snow System Moves Across the Area
Four to eight inches of snow expected across the city CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 5, 2013. As a significant winter storm system moves across the Chicagoland area, Mayor Rahm Emanuel today joined the Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation (DSS) and other City agencies and departments to outline the City’s efforts to keep[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and Bloomberg LP Announce the City of Chicago Will Host the Inaugural Bloomberg Business Summit
In partnership with the Office of the Mayor of Chicago, Bloomberg LP will gather business leaders across industries to discuss vital issues facing multinational corporations CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 5, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Bloomberg LP announced today that the inaugural Bloomberg Business Summit will be held in Chicago on November 20[Read More…]
Wells Street Bridge Reconstruction Project In Full Effect
Coordination between agencies saves $500,000; Reduces service interruptions significantly CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 5, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel was joined by CTA President Forrest Claypool and CDOT Commissioner Gabe Klein this morning to discuss ongoing repair work on the CTA’s Brown Line that will revitalize the 91-year-old Wells Street Bridge. “These are critical[Read More…]
FHFA Outlines 2013 Goals for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—March 5, 2013. Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Acting Director Edward J. DeMarco released the 2013 Conservatorship Scorecard for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The Scorecard details specific priorities for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in 2013 that builds upon the three strategic goals announced in FHFA’s Strategic Plan[Read More…]
Julia Gordon on the 2013 Federal Housing Finance Agency Scorecard
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 5, 2013. Today, in reaction to the Federal Housing Finance Agency 2013 Scorecard, which sets out the agency’s work plan for the coming year, CAP Director of Housing Finance and Policy Julia Gordon released the following statement: The new scorecard illustrates how the Federal Housing Finance Agency is[Read More…]
Energy Department Accelerates the Deployment of Advanced Vehicle Technologies with Private Industry Partnerships
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 5, 2013. As part of the Obama Administration’s commitment to speeding the transition to more sustainable energy sources that will help drive economic growth, the Energy Department today announced 16 major U.S. employers and two stakeholder groups have joined the Workplace Charging Challenge to give more American workers access[Read More…]
