WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 18, 2014. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today issued the following statement on his efforts to coordinate with the State Department to ensure that Illinois families stranded in Los Cabos, Mexico following Hurricane Odile are remain safe and are able to travel home as soon as possible. “I[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
American Dental Association Statement on Polyethylene Microbeads in Toothpaste
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 18, 2014. The American Dental Association’s (ADA) Council on Scientific Affairs, on an ongoing basis, monitors and evaluates the safety of all ADA Seal-Accepted products. If the council’s evaluation determines sufficient scientific evidence exists that an ADA Seal-Accepted product poses a health risk, the council has the authority to[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan: Former Williamson County Employees Indicted on Charges of Theft, Official Misconduct
Three Former County Clerk Officials Indicted for Stealing $84,000 in County Funds Chicago—(ENEWSPF)—September 18, 2014. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today announced charges against three former officials of the Williamson County Circuit Clerk’s Office for theft of more than $84,000 in county funds for personal profit. Madigan announced felony theft and[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan: ComEd Settlement to Provide $46 Million in Customer Refunds
Chicago—(ENEWSPF)—September 18, 2014. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today announced a settlement with Commonwealth Edison to provide $46.2 million in refunds for customers. The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) approved the settlement earlier today to resolve two lawsuits brought by Madigan in 2008 and 2010 challenging its rates. The Citizens Utility Board,[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Visits Chicago’s Hydro, Inc. as Illinois’ Unemployment Rate Continues to Drop
State Jobless Rate Reaches Lowest Level in Six Years CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–September 18, 2014. As Illinois’ unemployment rate continued to fall to its lowest point in six years, Governor Pat Quinn today visited Hydro, Inc. in Chicago to discuss the state’s ongoing economic recovery. Over the past six months, Illinois’ unemployment[Read More…]
Opening Remarks by Secretary of State Kerry Before the House Foreign Affairs Committee Re: ISIS Threat: Weighing the Obama Administration’s Response
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 18, 2014. Well, thank you very much, Chairman Royce, Ranking Member Engel, all the members of the committee. It’s my privilege to be here today. I’m glad to have this opportunity. Let me begin by both congratulating you and thanking you for the vote that took place yesterday.[Read More…]
Seven Mitsubishi Electric Corp. and Hitachi Automotive Supply Ltd. Executives Indicted for Role in Conspiracy to Fix Prices
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 18, 2014. A federal grand jury in Detroit returned two separate indictments against seven executives from two Japanese manufacturers of automotive parts for their participation in a conspiracy to fix prices of certain automotive parts, the Department of Justice announced today. A three-count indictment was filed today in[Read More…]
Congresswoman Kelly Urges President Obama to Use Executive Authority to Designate Pullman National Park
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—September 18, 2014. Congresswoman Robin Kelly recently sent a letter to President Barack Obama urging him to use his executive authority to designate the Pullman community in Chicago as a U.S. National Historic Park. The letter, led by Rep. Kelly and signed by Congressional Black Caucus Chairwoman Marcia Fudge,[Read More…]
A Crucial Election Season for Legalizing Marijuana and Ending the Drug War
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 18, 2014. By: Stephen Gutwillig It may be an off-year election, but it’s a big one for drug policy reform. In seven weeks, voters across the country will have a chance to accelerate the unprecedented momentum to legalize marijuana and end the wider drug war. In fact, there[Read More…]
The Home Depot Completes Malware Elimination and Enhanced Encryption of Payment Data in All U.S. Stores
Provides Further Investigation Details, Updates Outlook ATLANTA—(ENEWSPF)—September 18, 2014. The Home Depot®, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, today confirmed that the malware used in its recent breach has been eliminated from its U.S. and Canadian networks. The company also has completed a major payment security project that provides enhanced[Read More…]
