Washington, DC –-(ENEWSPF)–November 10, 2014. Today, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Robert McDonald sent the following message to all VA employees: In the last few months as your Secretary, I have met and heard from Veterans and family members about how we can better serve Veterans. I’ve also traveled[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Senator Bernie Sanders Calls on FCC to Guarantee Open Internet: Welcomes Support from President Obama on Net Neutrality
BURLINGTON, Vt.–(ENEWSPF)–November 10, 2014 – Welcoming President Barack Obama’s support for net neutrality, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today urged the Federal Communications Commission to protect free and open access to the Internet. In a letter to FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler, Sanders said the commission should act decisively. “As you know,[Read More…]
New Analysis: Winning Senate Candidates Received Immense ‘Dark Money’ Support
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–November 10, 2014. Winning candidates in 2014’s competitive Senate races were overwhelmingly backed by “dark money” groups that conceal their donors, according to a new post-election analysis by the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law. The analysis found that dark money played a record role in[Read More…]
TSA Pre-check Expands to Students of 4 U.S. Service Academies
U.S. Military Academy, Naval Academy, Coast Guard Academy and Air Force Academy cadets/midshipmen now eligible for expedited screening WASHINGTON —(ENEWSPF)—November 10, 2014. As the result of the ongoing partnership with the Department of Defense, the Transportation Security Administration has extended TSA Pre-check expedited screening benefits to students of four U.S.[Read More…]
FBI Releases 2013 Crime Statistics
Washington, DC–(ENEWSFP)—November 10, 2014. The estimated number of violent crimes in the nation decreased 4.4 percent in 2013 when compared with 2012 data, according to FBI figures released today. Property crimes decreased 4.1 percent, marking the 11th straight year the collective estimates for these offenses declined. The 2013 statistics show[Read More…]
Attorney General Holder Statement on FBI’s 2013 Crime Statistics
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 10, 2014. Attorney General Eric Holder released the following statement Monday on the FBI’s release of the 2013 Uniform Crime Report: “This reduction in the violent crime rate continues a historic trend, and comes thanks to the tireless work of police and prosecutors throughout the nation,” said Attorney[Read More…]
Remarks by the First Lady at the Women Veterans Career Development Forum
Arlington, Virginia–(ENEWSPF)–November 10, 2014 – 11:47 A.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: Thank you all so much. (Applause.) Thank you. You guys, rest yourselves. I hear you’re working hard so I don’t want you standing too much. But I am really thrilled to be here. I really am. I’m so happy that[Read More…]
Representative Gutiérrez: No Delaying Tactics on Executive Branch Action on Immigration After the Election
“I think the President will have the courage to act. And then it will be the Congress’ turn.” Washington, DC –-(ENEWSPF)–November 10, 2014. This morning during the 10 am hour (ET), Rep. Luis V. Gutiérrez (D-IL-4) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives on immigration and the President’s[Read More…]
Ebola: Hard-Won Gains in Liberia Must Not Be Undermined
A woman visits her daughter in the high-risk area of an MSF Ebola treatment center in Foya, Liberia. Martin Zinggl/MSF MONROVIA, LIBERIA—(ENEWSPF)–November 10, 2014. While the number of new Ebola cases reported in Liberia has declined in recent weeks, the outbreak is far from over and new hotspots continue to[Read More…]
FTC Approves Final Orders Banning Two Companies From Making Unsubstantiated Slimming Claims for Shapewear Undergarments
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 10, 2014. Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved two final orders settling charges that two companies, Norm Thompson Outfitters. Inc., and Wacoal America, Inc., misled consumers regarding the ability of their caffeine-infused shapewear undergarments to reshape the wearer’s body and reduce cellulite. According[Read More…]
