Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2011.  The United States has taken a series of steps and actions to work toward putting an end to the Syrian government’s violence, arrests, and torture, supporting the Syrian people’s universal rights, and pushing for a democratic transition. Executive Orders, Sanctions, and other Financial Actions Syria has[Read More…]

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 18, 2011.  The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased  0.5 percent in July on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau  of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all  items index increased 3.6 percent before seasonal adjustment. The gasoline index rebounded[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2011.   SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending August 13, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 408,000, an increase of 9,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 399,000. The 4-week moving average was 402,500, a decrease of 3,500 from the previous week’s[Read More…]