Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2014. Today I am announcing that Navy Rear Admiral Margaret “Peg” Klein will serve as my Senior Advisor for Military Professionalism, reporting directly to me on issues related to military ethics, character, and leadership. I appreciate Rear Admiral Klein’s willingness to take on this new assignment. She[Read More…]
Day: March 25, 2014
Statement by Senator Bernie Sanders on NSA Surveillance
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 25 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) issued the following statement today on reports that President Barack Obama intends to seek another 90-day extension of the bulk collection of Americans’ phone records before asking Congress to make private phone companies store the records: “As someone who voted against the Patriot[Read More…]
CEO of Bankrupt Sentinel Management Group Convicted in $500 Million Fraud Scheme Before Firm’s 2007 Collapse
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—March 25, 2014. The chief executive officer of the bankrupt Sentinel Management Group, Inc., was convicted today of defrauding more than 70 customers of over $500 million before the firm collapsed in August 2007. The defendant, ERIC A. BLOOM, misappropriated securities belonging to customers by using them as collateral for[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, Google Announce Free Wi-Fi at Two of the City’s Most Popular Parks
Garfield Park and South Shore Cultural Center Outfitted with Wireless Internet Service CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced today that, through a partnership between the City of Chicago and Google, free wireless service is now available at two of Chicago’s largest and busiest parks: Garfield Park and the South[Read More…]
Poll: Marijuana Ballot Measures Likely To Increase Overall Voter
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—March 25, 2014. By Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director Marijuana-related initiatives are likely to increase voter turnout, according to polling data released by George Washington University. Nearly four out of ten participants in the nationwide survey said that they would be “much more likely” to go to the polls[Read More…]
Senators: FDA Must Regulate E-Cigarettes and Other Nicotine Delivery Products
Call follows NY Times report on dramatic rise in accidental nicotine poisonings WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2014. In light of mounting evidence that the emerging market of new nicotine delivery products poses serious public health and consumer protection issues, six U.S. Senators today called on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)[Read More…]
Senators Kirk, Durbin Statement on BP Whiting Refinery Oil Spill Into Lake Michigan
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2014. U.S. Senators Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) today released the following statement after learning that an unknown amount of oil from BP’s Whiting Refinery in Indiana spilled into Lake Michigan: “We cannot be too careful when it comes to protecting the health and safety of[Read More…]
Air Pollution Now Linked to 1 in 8 Deaths Worldwide, UN Health Agency Reports
Air pollution now linked to 1 in 8 deaths worldwide. Photo: World Bank/Curt Carnemark GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–25 March 2014 – Air pollution – both indoor and outdoor – killed some 7 million people across the globe in 2012, making it the world’s largest single environmental health risk, according to new figures released[Read More…]
Interior Secretary Jewell Announces $1.1 Billion to State Wildlife Agencies from Excise Taxes on Anglers, Hunters, and Boaters
Recreational Users Provide Support for Critical Conservation Projects WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2014. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell announced today that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will distribute nearly $1.1 billion in excise tax revenues paid by sportsmen and sportswomen to state and territorial fish and wildlife agencies to fund[Read More…]
Rep. Guitierrez Has ‘Productive and Positive’ Meeting with DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson on Imigrations and Deportations
Meeting precedes Secretary’s meeting with full CHC in April Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2014. Today in his Capitol Hill office, Rep. Luis V. Gutiérrez (D-IL) met with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Jeh Johnson to discuss immigration and deportations. The Congressman requested the meeting with the Secretary as a follow-up[Read More…]
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