Washington, DC–(ENEWSFP)—November 10, 2014. The estimated number of violent crimes in the nation decreased 4.4 percent in 2013 when compared with 2012 data, according to FBI figures released today. Property crimes decreased 4.1 percent, marking the 11th straight year the collective estimates for these offenses declined. The 2013 statistics show[Read More…]
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Attorney General Holder Statement on FBI’s 2013 Crime Statistics
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 10, 2014. Attorney General Eric Holder released the following statement Monday on the FBI’s release of the 2013 Uniform Crime Report: “This reduction in the violent crime rate continues a historic trend, and comes thanks to the tireless work of police and prosecutors throughout the nation,” said Attorney[Read More…]
Remarks by the First Lady at the Women Veterans Career Development Forum
Arlington, Virginia–(ENEWSPF)–November 10, 2014 – 11:47 A.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: Thank you all so much. (Applause.) Thank you. You guys, rest yourselves. I hear you’re working hard so I don’t want you standing too much. But I am really thrilled to be here. I really am. I’m so happy that[Read More…]
Representative Gutiérrez: No Delaying Tactics on Executive Branch Action on Immigration After the Election
“I think the President will have the courage to act. And then it will be the Congress’ turn.” Washington, DC –-(ENEWSPF)–November 10, 2014. This morning during the 10 am hour (ET), Rep. Luis V. Gutiérrez (D-IL-4) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives on immigration and the President’s[Read More…]
Ebola: Hard-Won Gains in Liberia Must Not Be Undermined
A woman visits her daughter in the high-risk area of an MSF Ebola treatment center in Foya, Liberia. Martin Zinggl/MSF MONROVIA, LIBERIA—(ENEWSPF)–November 10, 2014. While the number of new Ebola cases reported in Liberia has declined in recent weeks, the outbreak is far from over and new hotspots continue to[Read More…]
FTC Approves Final Orders Banning Two Companies From Making Unsubstantiated Slimming Claims for Shapewear Undergarments
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 10, 2014. Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved two final orders settling charges that two companies, Norm Thompson Outfitters. Inc., and Wacoal America, Inc., misled consumers regarding the ability of their caffeine-infused shapewear undergarments to reshape the wearer’s body and reduce cellulite. According[Read More…]
RN Strikes, Pickets – Actions in 16 States Nov 12 for Improved Ebola and Patient Safety Standards
National Actions Begin with California Strikes Tuesday Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–November 10, 2014. Registered nurses from California to Maine will hold strikes, picketing, and other actions Wednesday, November 12 in 16 U.S. states and the District of Columbia – with possible support actions globally – as National Nurses United, the largest[Read More…]
Space Station Crew Returns to Earth, Lands Safely in Kazakhstan
European Space Agency astronaut Alexander Gerst (left), Russian cosmonaut Maxim Suraev (center) and NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman pose for a portrait in the Harmony node of the International Space Station. The three crew members of Expedition 41 returned to Earth at 10:58 p.m. EDT Sunday, Nov. 9. Image Credit: NASA[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, Chicago Park District Cut Ribbon On Boat House At River Park, Announce Fourth New Boat House On South Side
Mayor Emanuel attends River Park boat house ribbon cutting. Photo Credit: Brooke Collins//City of Chicago CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 10, 2014. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Alderman Deb Mell, Alderman Patrick O’Connor, Chicago Park District General Superintendent Michael P. Kelly, the Chicago rowing community and members of North and South Side neighborhoods yesterday celebrated[Read More…]
Poorly Tested Gene Silencing Technology to Enter Food Supply with Simplot Potato
A New Form of Genetic Engineering will soon be sold to unsuspecting consumers Washington, DC)–(ENEWSPF)–November 10, 2014. Center for Food Safety (CFS) is warning consumers about a new genetically engineered (GE) potato that may soon enter the food supply. Because GE foods are not required to be labeled, the new[Read More…]
