Washington D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—October 1, 2014. The Securities and Exchange Commission yesterday announced charges against two individuals for insider trading on a prominent hedge fund manager’s announcement that his hedge fund had formed a negative view of Herbalife Ltd. and taken a $1 billion short position in its securities. The SEC’s orders[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Another Field Contaminated with Unapproved GE Wheat
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 1, 2014. Just after announcing a close to its investigation into the illegal presence of genetically engineered (GE) wheat in Oregon, finding it to be an “isolated incident,” the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) opened a new investigation into another incident of unauthorized release of GE wheat, this time detected in Montana.[Read More…]
ACLU Asks Court to Suspend Alabama Law That Puts Minors Seeking Abortion on Trial
Law also authorizes state to reveal pregnancies to others without permission MONTGOMERY, Ala.–(ENEWSPF)–October 1, 2014. The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Alabama today asked a federal court to block a new Alabama law that could force some minors seeking an abortion to stand trial. The law, which[Read More…]
Illinois Department of Public Health Reassures Illinoisans After First Ebola Case Confirmed in the U.S.
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–September 30, 2014. This afternoon the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed the first Ebola diagnosis in the United States in a patient in a Texas hospital. Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck has this statement: “While not easily transmittable, Ebola is a very serious[Read More…]
CDC and Texas Health Department Confirm First Ebola Case Diagnosed in the U.S.
Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–September 30, 2014. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed today, through laboratory tests, the first case of Ebola to be diagnosed in the United States in a person who had traveled to Dallas, Texas from Liberia. The patient did not have symptoms when leaving West Africa,[Read More…]
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Rear Adm. Kirby, Sept. 30, 2014
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 30, 2014. REAR ADM. JOHN KIRBY: Hey everybody. I’ve got quite a few things to get through, so I’ll try to do this quickly, but there’s a few updates that I want to — to get to. First, on the campaign against ISIL. You may have seen the[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel Before Bilateral Meeting, October 1, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 1, 2014 – 11:23 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, it’s good once again to welcome the Prime Minister of Israel, Bibi Netanyahu. Obviously, he’s no stranger to the White House. I think I’ve met with Bibi more than any world leader during my tenure as President. We meet[Read More…]
Obama Administration Announces Climate Action Champions Competition to Recognize Climate Leaders Across the United States
New Competition will Showcase Local and Tribal Governments Taking Action to Cut Carbon Pollution and Build Resilience to the Impacts of Climate Change Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 1, 2014. The impacts of climate change are not just an issue for future generations—they are already being felt today. Communities across the country are[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Josh Earnest, Sept. 30, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 30, 2014 – 1:38 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. It’s nice to see you all. Apologize for the late start. We were delayed a little bit by that spray. Before we get to your questions, let me do a little piece of news here at the[Read More…]
Oregon Marijuana Regulation Campaign Launches First Ad Blitz TV Spot
On The Air: Yes on 91’s First TV Spot Features an Oregon Law Enforcement Veteran Portland, Oregon—(ENEWSPF)—October 1, 2014. Oregon’s campaign to regulate, legalize and tax marijuana officially launched its $2 million plus advertising blitz, debuting a retired law enforcement officer in the TV spot. The new ad hit the[Read More…]
