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…]
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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…]
D.C. Council Reverses Opposition to Regulated Spaces to Consume Marijuana
Council Creates Taskforce to Explore Creation of Designated Spaces for Marijuana Use Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 2, 2016. Today the Council of the District of Columbia voted to halt consideration of legislation that would permanently ban adult consumption of marijuana outside the home, and instead moved forward with the creation of a[Read More…]
More Than 3 Million US Women at Risk for Alcohol-exposed Pregnancy
Sexually active women who stop using birth control should stop drinking alcohol, but most keep drinking Drinking too much can have many risks for women. Entire Infographic Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–February 2, 2016. An estimated 3.3 million women between the ages of 15 and 44 years are at risk of exposing their[Read More…]
Microsoft Recalls AC Power Cords for Surface Pro Devices Due to Fire, Shock Hazards
Recalled power cord – no sleeve Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 2, 2016 Recall Summary Name of product: AC Power cords Hazard: The power cords can overheat, posing fire or shock hazards. Remedy: View Details Replace Consumer Contact: Microsoft toll-free at 855-327-7780 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or[Read More…]
New England Journal of Medicine Violates Its Own Policy, Publishes Results of Unethical Clinical Trial That Put Resident Doctors at Risk
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 2, 2016. Statement of Dr. Michael Carome, Director, Public Citizen’s Health Research Group: Note: Today, The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) published an online article presenting results of the Flexibility in Duty Hour Requirements for Surgical Trainees (FIRST) trial. The article’s release coincides with the presentation of[Read More…]
