Day: February 6, 2015

Been Here for Years: DPA Salutes Black Drug Policy Reformers

Drug Policy Alliance Celebrates Black History Month with Blog Series that Honors Black Drug Policy Groundbreakers Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 6, 2015.  This February, the Drug Policy Alliance will launch a month-long online tribute to Black drug policy reformers. At a time when the nation reflects upon the history and contributions of[Read More…]

Medtronic Inc. to Pay $2.8 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations Related to ‘SubQ Stimulation’ Procedures

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 6, 2015. Medical device manufacturer Medtronic Inc. has agreed to pay the United States $2.8 million to resolve allegations under the False Claims Act that Medtronic caused certain physicians to submit false claims to federal health care programs for a medical procedure known as “SubQ stimulation,” the Justice[Read More…]

Payroll Employment Rises in January 2015 (+257,000); Unemployment Rate Changes Little (5.7%)

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 6, 2015. Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 257,000 in January, and the unemployment rate was little changed at 5.7 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job gains occurred in retail trade, construction, health care, financial activities, and manufacturing. Household Survey Data The unemployment rate,[Read More…]

White House Press Briefing by Josh Earnest, Feb. 5, 2015

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2015 – 12:56 P.M. EST   MR. EARNEST:  Good afternoon, everybody.  It’s nice to see you all.  I do not have any announcements at the top, Josh, so let’s go straight to your questions.   Q    Thanks, Josh.  Speaker Boehner has announced that Pope Francis will deliver[Read More…]

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