OXFORD, MS–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2013. Felicia C. Adams, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Mississippi, and Daniel McMullen, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI in Mississippi, today announced that Paul Kevin Curtis, 45, of Corinth, Mississippi, has been arrested on a criminal complaint charging him with (1) knowingly depositing[Read More…]
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Report Highlights Problems Older Americans Have with Confusing Financial Advising Industry
More than 50 Titles Used by Financial Advisers Risky for Older Consumers WASHINGTON, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—April 18, 2013. Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) published a report highlighting problems with so-called “senior designation” credentials that many financial advisers use to market their services to older Americans. The Bureau found that there[Read More…]
UN Reports Subdued Asia-Pacific Growth in 2013 as Region Faces Developed World Uncertainty
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–18 April 2013 – Growth in Asia-Pacific remains subdued due to the impact of persistent weaknesses and uncertainties in the developed economies, the United Nations reported today, urging Governments to implement macroeconomic policies that focus more on inclusivity and sustainable development. The report, the Economic and Social Survey of[Read More…]
Rep. Schakowsky Reintroduces the Emergency Jobs to Restore the American Dream Act
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2013 – Rep. Jan Schakowsky reintroduced H.R. 1617 the Emergency Jobs to Restore the American Dream Act today: “Today, I reintroduced my jobs plan, the Emergency Jobs to Restore the American Dream Act, which would make needed investment in good-paying jobs that will strengthen American communities all[Read More…]
Gov. Perry Provides Update on State Response to Explosion at Fertilizer Plant in West, TX
TEXAS–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2013. Gov. Rick Perry today met with state officials to discuss Texas’ response to last night’s explosion and fires at a fertilizer plant in West, Texas. State officials worked through the night and this morning to assist local emergency management and law enforcement with health and medical resources,[Read More…]
Bill to Establish Federal Marijuana Commission Introduced in Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2013. U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN) introduced legislation in Congress today that would establish a federal commission to review current marijuana policies and explore ways to resolve the conflict between federal laws prohibiting marijuana and state laws that make marijuana legal for medical or personal adult use.[Read More…]
Acting Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Justice Programs Mary Lou Leary Speaks at the National African American Drug Policy Coalition National Spring 2013 Summit
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2013. Thank you very much, Judge Burnett. I’m delighted to be here – and it’s terrific to see you again, Judge. I’ve known Judge Burnett since his days on the bench when I was serving as U.S. Attorney here in D.C. It’s great to[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at Interfaith Service in Boston, MA
Boston, Massachusetts–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2013 – 12:04 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Boston! Scripture tells us to “run with endurance the race that is set before us.” Run with endurance the race that is set before us. On Monday morning, the sun rose over Boston. The sunlight glistened off the Statehouse[Read More…]
Statement from President Obama on the Explosion in West, Texas
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2013. Today our prayers go out to the people of West, Texas in the aftermath of last night’s deadly explosion at a fertilizer plant. A tight-knit community has been shaken, and good, hard-working people have lost their lives. I want to thank the first responders who worked[Read More…]
White House Press Gaggle by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest Aboard Air Force One, April 18, 2013
En Route Boston, Massachusetts–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2013 – 9:35 A.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Good morning, everybody. Welcome aboard Air Force One as we make our way to Boston. I have a couple of updates that I’ll walk through before we open it up to questions. The first is you all have[Read More…]
