On the Persian New Year, Kirk, Cotler, issue statement in defense of human rights in Iran WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSF)–March 21, 2013. Senator Mark Kirk (US), Hon. Irwin Cotler (CA), Co-Chairs of the Inter-Parliamentary Group for Human Rights in Iran, today released the following statement on Nowruz, the Persian New Year. “Nowruz[Read More…]
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to Hold Auto Lenders Accountable for Illegal Discriminatory Markup
Bureau Provides Guidance on Fair Lending Practices to Indirect Auto Lenders WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2013. Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released a bulletin explaining that certain lenders that offer auto loans through dealerships are responsible for unlawful, discriminatory pricing. Potentially discriminatory markups in auto lending may result in[Read More…]
Remarks of President Barack Obama To the People of Israel, March 21, 2013
Israel–(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2013. Shalom. It is an honor to be here with you in Jerusalem, and I am so grateful for the welcome that I have received from the people of Israel. I bring with me the support of the American people, and the friendship that binds us together. [Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama and President Abbas of the Palestinian Authority in Joint Press Conference
Ramallah, West Bank–(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2013 – 1:33 P.M. IST PRESIDENT ABBAS: (As interpreted.) In the name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate. Mr. President Barack Obama, I wish to warmly welcome you and your accompanying delegation to Palestine. Mr. President, during your visit to our country you will meet a[Read More…]
U.S. House Approves Paul Ryan Budget
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—March 21, 2013. The U.S. House approved the budget plan authored by Representative Paul Ryan (R-Wisc.), 221-207, on a largely party-line vote. No Democrats voted for the plan. The Democratic Senate is debating a competing budget on Thursday with passage expected on Friday. Congress will then adjourn for a two-week[Read More…]
Chase Changes Policies Regarding Payday Lenders and Others Who Repeatedly Seek Payments from Customers
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2013 – JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM) announced yesterday that it is making policy changes that will protect customers when payday lenders and other billers seek inappropriate payments from Chase’s consumer deposit accounts. The company will make the following changes. Chase will only charge one returned item[Read More…]
Senators Kirk, Grassley Issue Statement on Freddie Mac Lawsuit over LIBOR Manipulation
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2013. U.S. Senators Mark Kirk of Illinois and Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa today made the following comment on Freddie Mac’s lawsuit over a rigged interest rate that affects interest rates on mortgages, student loans, credit cards and other loans. Grassley and Kirk have questioned the Treasury Department’s[Read More…]
Senate Passes Continuing Appropriations Act to Fund Government Through September 30, 2013, and to Prevent a Shutdown
WASHINGTON, DC—(ENEWSPF)—March 21, 2013. The U.S. Senate yesterday approved H.R. 933, the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act by a vote of 73 to 26, taking a big step forward in preventing a government shutdown. The Senate bill passed today funds the government through September 30, 2013, the end of[Read More…]
State of Kentucky Agrees to Make Broad Changes in Child Care System to Protect Against Religious Coercion
Settles Lawsuit with ACLU and Americans United Regarding Proselytizing at State-Funded Baptist Children’s Home FRANKFORT, Ky.–(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2013. The Kentucky state government has agreed to make broad changes in its child-care system to protect children against religious coercion, indoctrination and discrimination in order to settle a decade-long federal lawsuit filed[Read More…]
Statement by Secretary of State Kerry on the UN Human Rights Council Vote on Sri Lanka Reconciliation
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2013. Today’s vote in the UN Human Rights Council encourages the Government of Sri Lanka to continue on the path toward lasting peace and prosperity following decades of civil war and instability. This resolution, which builds on a similar 2012 resolution, reaffirmed that Sri Lanka must take[Read More…]
