BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–29 January 2015. In talks with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin on Thursday (29 January 2015), Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that NATO would continue its strong political and practical support for Ukraine. He also expressed concern about the recent escalation of violence in the country. “We are very much[Read More…]
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White House Press Briefing by Eric Schultz, Jan. 28, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2015 – 1:44 P.M. EST MR. SCHULTZ: Good afternoon. Welcome to your White House press briefing. Before we get started, I want to highlight some good health news this week. As you saw, yesterday Indiana became the 28th state, plus the District of Columbia, to expand Medicaid. [Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, Chicago Public Library Announce ‘Internet To Go’ Tech Lending Program
Pilot Program Allows Residents To Check Out Wi-Fi Hotspots and Tablets CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2015. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Public Library (CPL) Commissioner Brian Bannon announced today that the “Internet to Go” hotspot lending pilot program will begin in three CPL locations in next month: Brighton Park, Greater Grand Crossing,[Read More…]
Porsche Recalls 1,368 Vehicles, Jan. 28, 2015
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 28, 2015. SUMMARY: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Cayenne S Hybrid, and Panamera S Hybrid vehicles manufactured April 26, 2011, to August 2, 2012. The fuel injection system may leak. CONSEQUENCE: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source[Read More…]
Volkswagen Recalls 26,008 Vehicles, Jan. 28, 2015
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 28, 2015 SUMMARY: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Audi S4, S5, Q7, 2012 Audi A6, Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid, and 2012-2013 Audi A7 vehicles. In the affected vehicles the fuel injection system may experience a fuel leak. CONSEQUENCE: A fuel leak in[Read More…]
Photography Workshop by Richard Ross at Roosevelt University’s Gage Gallery on Feb. 12
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2015. Award-winning photographer Richard Ross will hold a photography workshop titled Images of Juvenile Injustice on Thursday, Feb. 12 from 2-4 p.m. in Roosevelt University’s Gage Gallery, 18 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Ross has dedicated many years to interviewing and photographing inmates. His research and documentation on the[Read More…]
Activist Marching Band Delivers Petition to Citigroup Calling on the Banks to ‘Revoke Their License to Steal’
Scene from “Forced Arbitration! A License to Steal, Lost in the Fine Print!” a production of the Semi-Upright Puppet Company Most of the Nation’s Biggest Banks Are Using Forced Arbitration to Block Ripped-Off Consumers From Their Day in Court; CFPB Can Act NEW YORK –(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2015. Today, an activist[Read More…]
ACLU Comment on Myriad Genetics Settling Patent Lawsuits
NEW YORK –(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2015. American molecular diagnostic company Myriad Genetics has settled litigation seeking to enforce patents on two genes associated with hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. The company has agreed to dismiss its claims against four laboratories and is discussing settlements with the remaining laboratories. “Patients who need[Read More…]
Department of Justice Diagnostic Center Provides Final Assessment to Minneapolis Police Department to Help Build Trust Between Police and the Community
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 28, 2015. Today, the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs’ (OJP) Diagnostic Center and the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) released the final assessment and implementation plans to support the MPD’s accountability procedures. The Diagnostic Analysis will allow MPD to implement changes that will improve police and[Read More…]
Opening Statement of Attorney General-Designate Loretta E. Lynch at U.S. Senate Confirmation Hearing
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 28, 2015. Attorney General-Designate Loretta E. Lynch released the following statement today at the opening of the U.S. Senate confirmation hearing: “Thank you, Chairman Grassley, Senator Leahy, and distinguished members of the Committee. I am honored to appear before you in this historic chamber, among so many dedicated[Read More…]
