Chicago—(ENEWSPF)—March 26, 2014. Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced that Illinois e-book customers will begin receiving payments this week from settlements with five publishers in the alleged e-books price-fixing conspiracy. Madigan joined 32 other attorneys general in suing five of the six largest publishers and Apple for allegedly conspiring to drive[Read More…]
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Attorney General Madigan: Phusion Agrees to Ban Alcoholic Energy Drinks
Chicago—(ENEWSPF)—March 26, 2014. Attorney General Lisa Madigan yesterday announced an agreement with Phusion Projects LLC to ban the production and sale of its caffeinated alcoholic beverages nationwide, including the popular “Four Loko” alcoholic energy drink. The agreement resolves allegations that the Chicago-based company marketed and sold flavored malt beverages, including[Read More…]
Statements by Attorney General Holder and Acting Assistant Attorney General Carlin on Conviction of Sulaiman Abu Ghayth
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—March 26, 2014. On Wednesday, a federal jury in Manhattan found Sulaiman Abu Ghayth, the son-in-law of Usama bin Laden and a senior member of al Qaeda, guilty on three counts, including conspiracy to kill Americans. U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder released the following statement: “This verdict is a major[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama, His Majesty King Philippe, and Prime Minister di Rupo of Belgium at Flanders Field Cemetery
Waregem, Belgium–(ENEWSPF)–March 26, 2014 – 11:17 A.M. CET HIS MAJESTY KING PHILIPPE: Mr. President, we are deeply moved to stand here with you amidst the graves of brave American soldiers who gave their lives for our freedom. We remember and honor all those who took part in the First World[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on Immigration Reform, March 26, 2014
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—March 26, 2014. Last year, Democrats and Republicans in the Senate came together to pass a commonsense bill to fix our broken immigration system – a bill that would grow our economy, shrink our deficits, and reward businesses and workers that play by the rules. But so far, Republicans[Read More…]
EU-US Summit: Joint Statement, March 26, 2014
Brussels, Belgium–(ENEWSPF)–March 26, 2014. We, the leaders of the European Union and the United States, met today in Brussels to reaffirm our strong partnership. Wereaffirmedour shared values of democracy, individual freedom, the rule of law and human rights, and a common commitment to open societies and economies. Starting from those[Read More…]
NEW WHITE HOUSE REPORT: The Impact of Raising the Minimum Wage on Women and the Importance of Ensuring a Robust Tipped Minimum Wage
“Most people who would get a raise if we raise the minimum wage are not teenagers on their first job – their average age is 35. A majority of lower-wage jobs are held by women. These Americans are working full-time, often supporting families, and if the minimum wage had kept[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and Department of Water Management Announce the Start of 2014 Construction Season
DWM Increases Infrastructure Work in Third Year of Building a New Chicago Program CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 26, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Commissioner Thomas Powers today announced the Department of Water Management is starting its 2014 construction season under the Building a New Chicago infrastructure program, which will include 85 miles of[Read More…]
New Life Nutritional Center Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Super Fat Burner, Maxi Gold and Esmeralda Dietary Supplements
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–March 26, 2014. New Life Nutritional Center is recalling all lots of “Super Fat Burner capsules, Maxi Gold capsules and Esmeralda softgels” to the user level after FDA analysis revealed the products contain undeclared active pharmaceutical ingredients: sibutramine, phenolphthalein or a combination of both sibutramine and phenolphthalein. Sibutramine[Read More…]
‘Away From Her’ Film Screening and Discussion at Governors State University on April 2
University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 26, 2014. Governors State University (GSU) will host a screening and discussion of Sarah Polley’s heartrending film, ‘Away from Her.’ The event will begin at 6 p.m. in GSU’s new screening room, F1622, on the University’s main campus, 1 University Parkway, University Park. ‘Away from Her,’ is[Read More…]
