ANN ARBOR–(ENEWSPF)–June 10, 2014. The baby’s ear-piercing, nonstop crying at the grocery store, in church or on an airplane can leave most mothers frustrated as bystanders observe how she will quiet the restless child. How the mother evaluates and handles this challenging parenting moment could determine if she’s susceptible to[Read More…]
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Job Openings Increase to 4.5 Million in April 2014; Hires and Separations Rates Unchanged
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 10, 2014. There were 4.5 million job openings on the last business day of April, up from 4.2 million in March, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. The hires rate (3.4 percent) and separations rate (3.3 percent) were unchanged in April. Within separations, the quits rate[Read More…]
FDA and EPA Issue Updated Draft Advice for Fish Consumption
Advice encourages pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers to eat more fish that are lower in mercury WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 9, 2014. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today issued updated draft advice on fish consumption. The two agencies have concluded pregnant and breastfeeding women, those who[Read More…]
ACLU Challenges Alabama Marriage Ban
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.–(ENEWSPF)–June 10, 2014. The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Alabama filed a federal lawsuit today challenging Alabama’s ban on marriage for same-sex couples. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of April and Ginger Aaron-Brush of Birmingham. The couple was wed in Massachusetts but their marriage is[Read More…]
ACLU Finds Abuse, Inhumane Conditions, at Little-Known Prisons for Immigrants Run by Private Companies for Federal Government
Report Shows Federal Bureau of Prisons Incentivizes Mistreatment, Shields Immigrant Prisons from Scrutiny NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–June 10, 2014. Today the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Texas released the report Warehoused and Forgotten: Immigrants Trapped in Our Shadow Private Prison Industry, a devastating look into the secretive “Criminal Alien[Read More…]
Attorney General Eric Holder Delivers Remarks at the 2014 LGBT Pride Month Celebration
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 10, 2014. Thank you, John [Elias], for that kind introduction – and for your leadership as President of DOJ Pride. It’s a pleasure to be here today. And it’s a privilege to join you – and so many of your peers and predecessors – in celebrating the 20th[Read More…]
Justice Department Urges U.S. Sentencing Commission to Make Certain Individuals Incarcerated for Drug Offenses Retroactively Eligible for Reduced Sentences
In April, Commission Approved Two-level Reduction in Sentencing Guidelines for Federal Drug Offenses; at Hearing, DOJ Officials Call for Applying Those New Rules to Certain Individuals Already in Prison WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—June 10, 2014. Attorney General Eric Holder announced Tuesday that the Justice Department would formally support a proposal under consideration by[Read More…]
Lansal, Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Egg White Salad With Chives Due To Possible Health Risk
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–June 10, 2014. Prepared foods manufacturer, Lansal, Inc.(d.b.a. Hot Mama’s Foods), announced today that as a precaution it is voluntarily recalling 304 containers (approximately 114 pounds) of Trader Joe’s Egg White Salad with Chives packaged in 6-ounce plastic containers due to concerns about possible Listeria monocytogenes, an organism,[Read More…]
DOD Statement on Five Casualties in Afghanistan, June 10, 2014
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 10, 2014. Statement from Pentagon Press Secretary Rear Adm. John Kirby: “Five American troops were killed yesterday during a security operation in southern Afghanistan. Investigators are looking into the likelihood that friendly fire was the cause. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of these fallen.” Source:[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama Honoring NCAA Champions the University of Connecticut Huskies
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 9, 2014 – 4:24 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. (Applause.) Everybody, have a seat, have a seat. I’ve just got a few things to say here. Welcome to the White House, first of all. AUDIENCE: Thank you. (Laughter.) THE PRESIDENT: You’re pleased to be here,[Read More…]
