Day: August 10, 2012

Syrian State-Run Oil Company Sanctioned under the Iran Sanctions Act

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 10, 2012. Today, the Administration imposed sanctions on the Syrian state-run oil company Sytrol under the Iran Sanctions Act (ISA), as amended by the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act (CISADA), for conducting business with Iran’s energy sector. The United States remains deeply concerned about the close[Read More…]

State Department Briefing On the Designation of Hezbollah for Supporting the Syrian Regime

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 10, 2012.  Via Teleconference. MR. SULLIVAN: Hello, everyone. This is John Sullivan. I’m the spokesman over at the Treasury Department. Today we’re going to discuss the designation of Hezbollah for their support to the Assad regime in Syria. On the line today I have Under Secretary for Terrorism[Read More…]

Indiana Online Identity Thief Sentenced to 48 Months in Prison for Counterfeit Credit Card Conspiracy Involving More Than $3 Million in Losses

 WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 10, 2012.  A Munster, Ind., man was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Alexandria, Va., to serve 48 months in prison for his role in a conspiracy that involved operation of an online identity theft business that sold counterfeit credit cards encoded with stolen account information, announced Assistant[Read More…]

White House Fact Sheet: Preventing and Responding to Violence Against Women and Girls Globally

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 10, 2012. Progress Toward a World without Violence Against Women and Girls Today, President Obama issued an Executive Order on Preventing and Responding to Violence Against Women and Girls Globally to further enhance the Administration’s efforts to advance the rights and status of women and girls, to promote[Read More…]

Innovative Primary Senior Care LLC to Participate in Independence at Home Demonstration

Initiative designed to test effectiveness of providing primary care at home Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 10, 2012.  The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today announced that Innovative Primary Senior Care LLC is one of three new consortia participating in the Independence at Home Demonstration. Through the Independence at Home Demonstration,[Read More…]

Scientific Review: ‘There Is Now Clear Evidence That Cannabinoids Are Useful For The Treatment Of Various Medical Conditions’

  Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 10, 2012.  For the second time in recent months, a scientific paper published in a peer-reviewed journal has thoroughly rebutted the present Schedule I status of cannabis under US federal law, which states that the plant and its organic constituents possess a “high potential for abuse,” and[Read More…]

Kawasaki Recall of Certain Model Year 2011 – 2012 ZX-10R ‘Ninja’ Motorcycles

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 10, 2012. Summary: Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 ZX-10R (ZX1000JBF/JBFL/KBF/KBFL/JCF/JCFL/KCF/KCFL) ‘Ninja’ motorcycles. Engine oil may leak from the crankcase at the starter mounting point and pool on top of the crankcase. Continued use in this condition can allow oil to spill over onto the rear tire.[Read More…]

Ford Recall of Certain Model Year 2011 – 2012 Transit Connect Vehicles

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 10, 2012. Summary:  Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Transit Connect vehicles. The wiper arms may not be adequately riveted resulting in incomplete or inconsistent clearing of the windshield and possible detachment of the wiper arm. Consequence: If the wiper arm detaches, the windshield wiper[Read More…]

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