WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—July 7, 2011. JPMorgan Chase & Co. has entered into an agreement with the Department of Justice to resolve the company’s role in anticompetitive activity in the municipal bond investments market and has agreed to pay a total of $228 million in restitution, penalties and disgorgement to federal and state[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Governor Quinn Signs Major Mass Transit Reform Legislation
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 7, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation to reform mass transit in the Chicago region by creating a universal fare card for riders of the CTA, Metra and Pace, and taking the first step towards making free wireless internet available on buses and trains throughout the region. The[Read More…]
ACLU Asks Federal Judge to Throw Out Arizona Governor’s Lawsuit Challenging State’s Medical Marijuana Law
PHOENIX–(ENEWSPF)–July 7, 2011. The American Civil Liberties Union today asked a federal judge to throw out a lawsuit filed in May by Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer that seeks to have her state’s medical marijuana law struck down. In a motion filed today in the U.S. District Court for the District[Read More…]
International Medical Marijuana Research Conference Held This Week Near Chicago
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)–July 7, 2011. Yesterday, the International Cannabinoid Research Society (ICRS) began its 21st annual symposium in St. Charles, Illinois, just outside of Chicago . Notably, this year’s symposium is sponsored in part by an array of pharmaceutical companies, the U.S. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), and ElSohly Laboratories,[Read More…]
Congressman Jackson Urges Olympia Fields Jewel-Osco to Seek State Aid; Remain Committed to Chicago Southland
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 7, 2011. Congressman Jesse L. Jackson Jr. today sent a letter to the President of Jewel-Osco urging the grocery store and pharmacy giant to seek state assistance in order to keep its Olympia Fields store open. The company announced last week plans to close the 23-year-old store. Jackson[Read More…]
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending July 2, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 7, 2011. Special Factor: Minnesota has indicated that approximately 2,500 of their reported initial claims are a result of state employees filing due to the state government shutdown. SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending July 2, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 418,000, a[Read More…]
Chanel Recalls Silk Scarves and Garments Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 7, 2011. The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Chanel silk scarves, dresses,[Read More…]
Mini Stars Building Sets Recalled by Edushape Due to Choking Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 7, 2011. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.[Read More…]
Historical Defense Cuts and Deficit Reduction
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 7, 2011. Yesterday, the Center for American Progress released the brief “A Historical Perspective on Defense Budgets: What We Can Learn from Past Presidents About Reducing Spending,” and the accompanying chart comparing topline defense spending by president, demonstrates the ability of past presidents to reduce the deficit while[Read More…]
Voluntary Guidelines Set to Allow Labeling for Genetically Modified Food Worldwide
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 7, 2011. After nearly two decades of struggling for consensus within the global food safety body, the Codex Alimentarius Commision, the U.S. ended its opposition to the genetically modified (GM) labeling guidance document on Tuesday, July 5, 2011, allowing it to move forward to become official Codex text.[Read More…]
