Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 2, 2016 – Today, Representative Earl Blumenauer (OR-03) introduced the Commercial UAS Modernization Act, legislation to create an interim framework that will promote American innovation in the rapidly growing field of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly referred to as drones, and the safe integration of UAS into the National[Read More…]
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Senators Kirk, Shelby, Mikulski, & Representative Chris Smith Applaud Passage of International Megan’s Law
WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–February 2, 2016. U.S. Senators Mark Kirk (R-Ill.), Richard Shelby (R-Ala.), Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.), and U.S. Congressman Chris Smith (R-N.J.-04) today applauded House passage of H.R. 515, introduced by Congressman Chris Smith, which puts International Megan’s Law on the President’s desk for signature. H.R. 515 passed the Senate in[Read More…]
Local Law Enforcement Officials Sign Letter Asking Feds to Prosecute Backpage Over Prostitution Ads
Letter supports Sen. Mark Kirk’s efforts to push prosecution of website owners ILLINOIS–(ENEWSPF)–February 2, 2016. High ranking officials in several Stateline law enforcement agencies have signed a letter sent to Attorney General Loretta Lynch and other federal officials endorsing and Senator Mark Kirk’s (R-IL) request for prosecution against the website[Read More…]
Rep. DeFazio Calls for Action at White House Summit about Earthquake Preparedness, Early Warning Systems
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 2, 2016. Today, Congressman Peter DeFazio spoke at the White House Earthquake Resilience Summit on the need for earthquake early warning systems and earthquake-resilient technologies. Organized by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and the National Security Council, the summit featured local government officials and[Read More…]
Rep. Jan Schakowsky Votes to Protect Women’s Health and Access to Affordable Health Care
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 2, 2016. Today, Representative Jan Schakowsky released the following statement after voting against a Republican effort to override the President’s veto of a reconciliation bill that would repeal the Affordable Care Act and defund Planned Parenthood: “It is fitting that on Groundhog Day, House Republicans voted for the[Read More…]
Former Davis, Ill. Resident Sentenced to 26 Months in Federal Prison for Failure to Register as a Convicted Sex Offender
ROCKFORD —(ENEWSPF)–February 2, 2016. A former Davis, Ill. resident was sentenced in federal court today by U.S. District Judge Frederick J. Kapala for failure to register under the federal Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (“SORNA”). MARK STEPHEN CURTIS, 29, was sentenced to 26 months in federal prison, to be[Read More…]
Former Aurora Resident Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for $4.8 Million International Timeshare Fraud
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–February 2, 2016. An Aurora native who operated several fraudulent Mexican real estate businesses was sentenced today to 20 years in prison for his role in a $4.8 million swindle of timeshare owners. GILBERT BRETT FREEMAN, 44, led a scheme to defraud more than 1,400 owners by falsely promising[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Discusses Congenital Heart Disease Research with Illinois Leaders & Activists
Durbin recently introduced bipartisan legislation to reauthorize his 2009 Congenital Heart Future Act WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–February 2, 2016. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today met with Illinois constituents who have congenital heart defects, their families and their physicians who are in Washington, DC advocating for increased research funding on behalf[Read More…]
Royal Appliance Recalls Dirt Devil Pet Vacuums Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
Dirt Devil Total Pet Cyclonic Upright vacuum (model UD70210, UD70210CA and UD70210RM) Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 2, 2016 Recall Summary Name of product: Dirt Devil® Total Pet Cyclonic Upright Hazard: The vacuum’s electric cord plug prong can detach and remain in the electrical outlet when the vacuum is unplugged. The detached prong[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Dept. of Justice Reach Resolution with Toyota Motor Credit to Address Loan Pricing Policies with Discriminatory Effects
Minority Borrowers Who Paid Higher Rates for Auto Loans Will Receive Up to $21.9 Million WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–February 2, 2016. Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Department of Justice (DOJ) resolved an action with Toyota Motor Credit Corporation, under which Toyota Motor Credit will change its pricing and[Read More…]
