Slovakia Has Made a “Profound Humanitarian Gesture” New York–(ENEWSPF)–December 31, 2013. Today, the Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR) issued the following statement in response to the transfer of the three remaining Uighur detainees from Guantánamo Bay to Slovakia: We are grateful to Slovakia for resettling the three remaining Uighurs from[Read More…]
Month: December 2013
Colorado Health Care Organization and One of Its Montana Hospitals to Pay $3.85 Million for Allegedly Providing Financial Benefits to Referring Physicians and Physician Groups
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 31, 2013. St. James Healthcare (St. James), a hospital located in Butte, Mont., and its parent company, Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Health System (Sisters of Charity), a health care organization based in Denver, Colo., have agreed to pay $3.85 million to resolve allegations that they violated the[Read More…]
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Caitlin Hayden on the All-Party Talks in Northern Ireland, Dec. 31, 2013
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 31, 2013. We are disappointed that Northern Ireland’s political leaders did not conclude an agreement today. We commend the work of the independent chair and his team. Through months of consultations with civil society and the political parties — undertaken at the request of the Northern Ireland Executive[Read More…]
Nationwide Enrollment for Health Care Coverage Surged in December 2013
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 31, 2013. By Marilyn Tavenner, Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Since the beginning of open enrollment, millions of Americans are gaining access to health coverage–many for the very first time—thanks to the Affordable Care Act. The most recent data indicate that more than 2.1 million people[Read More…]
Marian Catholic High School Entrance Exam Slated for Saturday, January 11, 2014
Freshmen test at Marian Catholic High School. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic High School invites eighth graders to become “Scholars with a Soul.” The Chicago Heights Catholic High School will hold its entrance exam on Saturday, January 11. 2014. Exams are slated to begin at 8:00 a.m. Here[Read More…]
New Illinois State Law Limiting Disabled Placard Use Goes into Effect January 1st; Chicago to Give 15-Day Grace Period on Enforcement of New Law
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 31, 2013. A new Illinois law narrowing the use of disability parking placards goes into effect Wednesday, January 1st. The law allows free metered parking only for drivers who receive placards based on their doctor’s attesting that they meet certain criteria as defined in the law. While the new[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces Rebekah Scheinfeld to be New Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Transportation
Experienced Leader with Extensive Transportation Background to Take Reins at CDOT and Continue The Mayor’s Record of Expanding Transportation Option for All Chicagoans CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 31, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today appointed Rebekah Scheinfeld to be the new commissioner of the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) and will submit her nomination[Read More…]
Joovy Recalls Zoom Car Seat Stroller Adapter due to Fall Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 31, 2013. Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: December 30, 2013 Recall number: 14-072 Model 00945 for Graco Adaptor Recall Summary Name of product: Zoom Car Seat Adapter Hazard: Adapter[Read More…]
Court Rules No Suspicion Needed for Laptop Searches at Border
Decision Dismisses ACLU Lawsuit Challenging DHS Search Policy as Unconstitutional BROOKLYN–(ENEWSPF)–December 31, 2013. A federal court today dismissed a lawsuit arguing that the government should not be able to search and copy people’s laptops, cell phones, and other devices at border checkpoints without reasonable suspicion. An appeal is being considered.[Read More…]
ACLU: Colorado’s Legal Marijuana Sales Bring ‘Common Sense’ Justice and Savings
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–December 31, 2013. Tomorrow, January 1, 2014, Colorado will become the first state in the country where state-licensed stores selling recreational marijuana are open for business. Under a system of taxation and regulation, these stores, which are located in five of Colorado’s counties, will serve people 21 or older.[Read More…]
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