States Announce Settlement with Lender Processing Services Over “Robo-signing” & Other Faulty Practices Against Homeowners in Foreclosure Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2013. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today joined with 45 of her counterparts to announce a $120 million settlement with Lender Processing Services Inc. (LPS) over allegations that the Florida firm engaged[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Justice Department Files Antitrust Lawsuit Challenging Anheuser-Busch Inbev’s Proposed Acquisition of Grupo Modelo
Merger Would Result in U.S. Consumers Paying More for Beer, Less Innovation; Lawsuit Seeks to Maintain Competition in the Beer Industry Nationwide WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2013. The Department of Justice filed a civil antitrust lawsuit today challenging Anheuser-Busch InBev’s (ABI) proposed acquisition of total ownership and control of Grupo Modelo. The[Read More…]
Vigil to be Held Friday, February 1 in Response to Police Attack on Trauma Center Protesters
Vigil against U of C violence draws parallels between violence of denying health care, attacking protesters CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—January 31, 2013. Less than a week after a peaceful sit-in demanding trauma care was violently repressed by the University of Chicago Police Department, neighborhood youth and community members will join students, faculty and[Read More…]
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending January 26, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2013. SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending January 26, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 368,000, an increase of 38,000 from the previous week’s unrevised figure of 330,000. The 4-week moving average was 352,000, an increase of 250 from the previous week’s unrevised[Read More…]
Risk of Infant Leukemia Associated with Mother’s Pesticide Exposure
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2013. A new study finds that a mother’s exposure to pesticides before, during and after pregnancy may increase the risk of infant leukemia diagnosed before the age of two. Researchers in Brazil found that children are twice as likely to develop the rare cancers if their mothers[Read More…]
Freedom Hall Kicks Off 2013 Season With 3 Fantastic Shows In February
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Freedom Hall is pleased to present The Rainbow Fish, Metro Jazz Voices and Masters of Motown in the Nathan Manilow Theatre this February. METRO JAZZ VOICES Four-part Harmony, Love Songs for Valentines will be performing on Tuesday, February 5 at 11:00 a.m Tickets are $10 for the[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, CTA President Claypool and Freedman Seating Announce Local Economic Boost and New Jobs In Conjunction With Purchase of New Buses
100 new positions supported as local company Freedman Seating will manufacture light-weight seats CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 30, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined Chicago Transit Authority President Forrest Claypool in announcing today that Chicago’s local economy will get an injection of up to $8.25 million and up to 100 new jobs as a[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Urges Care in Midway Privatization
Senator says hundreds of millions of dollars in federal taxpayer investment must be protected in any potential airport privatization WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 30, 2013. In a letter to Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) yesterday urged care in evaluating and approving any existing or future airport privatization agreements. [Read More…]
Statement by Senator Kirk on the Passing of Gordon H. Mansfield
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 30, 2013. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) today issued the following statement mourning the loss of former Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs Gordon H. Mansfield: ”I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my friend, Gordon H. Mansfield. Secretary Mansfield was paralyzed during the Tet Offensive fighting with[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Victoria Nuland, January 30, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 30, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Secretary’s Town Halls SYRIA JSR Brahimi’s Assessment / U.S. Support for Opposition / Moscow’s Continued Support of Assad / Geneva Framework / Concerns with Regime’s Relationship with Hezbollah RUSSIA Termination of Agreement on Law Enforcement Cooperation and Narcotics Control DEPARTMENT Secretary-Designate[Read More…]
