Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–Janury 5, 2011. SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending December 31, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 372,000, a decrease of 15,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 387,000. The 4-week moving average was 373,250, a decrease of 3,250 from the previous week’s revised[Read More…]
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Occupy Pittsburgh Calls For Day of International Solidarity and Action against BNY Mellon on January 10th
Pittsburgh, PA—(ENEWSPF)—January 5, 2011. WHO: Occupy Pittsburgh and Supporters WHAT: Day of International Solidarity and Action against BNY Mellon on January 10 WHEN: Tuesday, January 10th starting at 3:30 pm WHERE: City-County Building (414 Grant Street, Pittsburgh 15219) BACKGROUND: Occupy Pittsburgh has called out to the 99% around the world for[Read More…]
We Can’t Wait: The White House Announces Federal and Private Sector Commitments to Provide Employment Opportunities for Nearly 180,000 Youth
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 5, 2012. Today, the White House announced Summer Jobs+, a new call to action for businesses, non-profits, and government to work together to provide pathways to employment for low-income and disconnected youth in the summer of 2012. The President proposed $1.5 billion for high-impact summer jobs and year-round[Read More…]
Affordable Care Act Provision Cuts Red Tape, Saves Up to $4.5 Billion
Streamlining electronic funds transfers in health care will bring total savings to more than $16 billion over 10 years WASHINGTON, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 5, 2012. New standards for electronic funds transfers in health care, required by the Affordable Care Act, will reduce up to $4.5 billion off administrative costs for doctors and[Read More…]
Occupy Phase II: Occupy Washington, DC Builds Foundation for the Future
OWDC Adds Two Houses While Continuing Freedom Plaza Occupation, Adds New Projects, Builds for Massive American Spring Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 5, 2012. Occupy Washington, DC at Freedom Plaza announced today that it is expanding its efforts this winter and building toward a massive American Spring. The Occupation announced adding two houses[Read More…]
Top UN Official in Iraq Urges Dialogue to Resolve Tensions
GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–4 January 2012. The United Nations envoy to Iraq today voiced concern as he met with senior officials in the country’s Kurdistan region over Iraq’s continued political stalemate and rising sectarian tensions. In a statement released after his meeting with Iraqi President Jalal Talabani in the city of Sulymaniya, the[Read More…]
Bekkum Family Farms LLC Announces The Recall Of Nordic Creamery Brand Grumpy Goat Shreds With A Sell By Date Of 10-MAR-12
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–January 4, 2012. Bekkum Family Farms LLC of Westby, WI, is recalling shredded cheese because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The cheese is labeled “Grumpy Goat Shreds” under the Nordic Creamery brand name, in eight-ounce bags with a code date of 10-MAR-12. It was sold in[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Highlights South African Trade Efforts
Rev. Jesse Jackson to Represent Illinois at 100th Anniversary of African National Congress CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 4, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that as part of his efforts to grow the economy and boost exports, Illinois-based civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson will represent the state at the celebration of the[Read More…]
President Obama Announces Recess Appointments to Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 4, 2012. President Obama announced today his intent to recess appoint four individuals to fill key administration posts that have been left vacant. • Richard Cordray, Director, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau • Sharon Block, Member, National Labor Relations Board • Terence F. Flynn, Member, National Labor Relations Board • Richard Griffin, Member,[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on the Economy, January 4, 2012
Shaker Heights, Ohio–(ENEWSPF)–January 4, 2012 – 1:26 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Ohio! (Applause.) Ah, it is good to be back in Ohio. (Applause.) It is good to be back in Shaker Heights — (applause) — home of the Red Raiders. (Applause.) AUDIENCE MEMBER: Mr. President, I love you! THE PRESIDENT: [Read More…]
