Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 10, 2013. Montell Williams, of Chicago, pleaded guilty today in Hammond, Ind., to violating the Mann Act by transporting a woman across state lines for the purpose of having her engage in prostitution. Williams was indicted on Oct. 4, 2012 and indicted on additional charges on Dec.[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Prepared Remarks of Richard Cordray, Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, at the Ability-to-Repay Rule Field Hearing
Baltimore, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—January 10, 2013 Let me say thank you to everyone, including our elected leaders, for joining us today as we announce our Ability-to-Repay rule – a rule designed to ensure that lenders are offering mortgages that consumers can actually afford to pay back. This is a simple, obvious principle[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Issues Rule to Protect Consumers from Irresponsible Mortgage Lending
Rule Requires Lenders Ensure Borrowers Have the Ability to Repay Their Mortgage WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 10, 2013. Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) adopted a new rule that will protect consumers from irresponsible mortgage lending by requiring lenders to ensure prospective buyers have the ability to repay their mortgage. The[Read More…]
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending January 5, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 10, 2013. SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending January 5, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 371,000, an increase of 4,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 367,000. The 4-week moving average was 365,750, an increase of 6,750 from the previous week’s revised[Read More…]
Report Finds Children Across Maine at Risk from Pesticides
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 10, 2013. The public health and environmental non-profit, Toxics Action Center (TAC) released a report in December that surveys pesticide use on public school grounds across the state of Maine and urges policy change to stop spraying. The report, “A Call for Safer School Grounds: A Survey of Pesticide[Read More…]
ISAF Joint Command Operational Update, January 10, 2013
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–January 10, 2013 – An Afghan and coalition security force killed Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan (IMU) facilitator, Mazlum Yar, during a security operation in Ishkamish district, Takhar province, today. Mazlum Yar, also known as Qari Asrar and Tufan, planned and executed improvised explosive device attacks targeting Government of the[Read More…]
Representative DeLuca Inaugurated into 98th General Assembly
SPRINGFIELD—(ENEWSPF)—January 9, 2013. Promising to continue his efforts to promote job creation, encourage fiscal responsibility and protect area residents, state Representative Anthony DeLuca (D-Chicago Heights) was sworn into office on Wednesday. “It is an honor and privilege to serve the people of the district,” DeLuca said. “I am excited to[Read More…]
Governor Cuomo Makes Passionate Call for Smart Marijuana Policy Reform in State of the State Address
Cuomo: Marijuana Arrests That “Stigmatize and Criminalize…Must End Now” Proposal Would Standardize Penalties, End Tens of Thousands of Annual Unlawful, Biased Marijuana Possession Arrests NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–January 9, 2013. Today in his State of the State address, Governor Cuomo made a passionate call for reforming New York’s marijuana possession laws in[Read More…]
Readout of Secretary Panetta’s Meeting with Israeli Minister of Defense Ehud Barak
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 9, 2013. Pentagon Press Secretary George Little provided the following readout: “Secretary Panetta met with Israel Minister of Defense Ehud Barak today and reiterated the strong U.S. commitment to Israel’s security and the strong U.S.-Israel defense relationship. The secretary commended Minister Barak on his tireless efforts in advancing[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Victoria Nuland, January 9, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 9, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing SYRIA Deputy Burns’ Meeting in Geneva Syrian National Council Prisoner Swap VENEZUELA Inauguration Delay of Hugo Chavez LIBYA Secretary Testimony on Benghazi INDIA/PAKISTAN Violence Along Line of Control in Kashmir VIETNAM Convictions of Supreme People’s Court of Nghe An Province NORTH KOREA[Read More…]
