Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 14, 2011. Can a dealer void your car’s warranty if you have someone else do routine maintenance on the vehicle? The answer is no, and the Federal Trade Commission wants to make sure consumers know it. Under federal law, it is illegal for manufacturers or dealers to refuse[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Large Network of Private Schools Pays $215,000 to Settle Lawsuit Alleging Discrimination Against Children with Disabilities
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—January 14, 2011. The Justice Department today announced the settlement of a lawsuit filed to enforce the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) against Nobel Learning Communities, Inc. (NLC), a private, for-profit entity that operates a nationwide network of more than 180 preschools, elementary schools and secondary schools. These entities[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Clinton Re: U.S.-China Relations in the 21st Century
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—January 14, 2011. The following remarks were delivered by Secretary of State Clinton at the Inaugural Richard C. Holbrooke Lecture on a Broad Vision of U.S.-China Relations in the 21st Century. SECRETARY CLINTON: Thank you. Well, this is a bittersweet moment for me personally to deliver this first inaugural[Read More…]
DOD Announces Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Commemoration Program
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 14, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today its program to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. The program will: • Thank and honor veterans of the Vietnam War, including personnel who were held as prisoners of war or listed as missing in action, for their service[Read More…]
U.S. Announces Clean Air Act Settlement to Protect Indiana Public Health
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–January 14, 2011. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Justice Department announced yesterday a global Clean Air Act settlement with Northern Indiana Public Service Co. (NIPSCO) that will cover all of NIPSCO’s coal-fired power plants, located in Chesterton, Michigan City, Wheatfield and Gary, Ind. NIPSCO has agreed to[Read More…]
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending January 8, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 14, 2011. SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending Jan. 8, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 445,000, an increase of 35,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 410,000. The 4-week moving average was 416,500, an increase of 5,500 from the previous week’s revised[Read More…]
Candy Dynamics Recalls Toxic Waste® brand Nuclear Sludge® Chew Bars All Flavors
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–January 14, 2011. Circle City Marketing and Distributing doing business as Candy Dynamics, Indianapolis, IN, is issuing a voluntary recall of all Toxic Waste® brand Nuclear Sludge® Chew Bars, all flavors, Net wt. 0.7 oz (20 g) package. The product is imported from Pakistan. A recent test performed[Read More…]
Vice President Biden Announces Bruce Reed as New Chief of Staff
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 14, 2011. Vice President Joe Biden announced today that Bruce Reed will succeed Ron Klain in the role of Chief of Staff for the Office of the Vice President. Mr. Reed has most recently worked for the Administration as Executive Director of the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility[Read More…]
Background Briefing on Vice President Biden’s Trip to Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iraq
En route Washington, D.C. Aboard Air Force Two–(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2011 – 6:36 P.M. Arabian Standard Time Q I guess the burning question is, first of all, how did the meeting with Karzai go? SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL: The meeting with Karzai went — with President Karzai went very well. I think what[Read More…]
Six Defendants Indicted in Alleged $15 Million Mortgage Fraud Scheme Involving More Than 40 Residences in Chicago Area
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Six defendants were indicted January 12 on federal charges alleging that they participated in a $15 million mortgage fraud scheme involving more than 40 residential properties located in Chicago and south suburbs, federal law enforcement officials announced today. The defendants include two licensed realtors and a licensed loan[Read More…]
