GeneLink, Inc. and Former Subsidiary also Agree to Improved Safeguards of Consumers’ Sensitive Medical Information Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 7, 2014. Two marketers of genetically customized nutritional supplements have agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges of deceptive advertising for claims that their personalized nutritional supplements treat diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, insomnia,[Read More…]
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U.S. – NAFTA Trade Exceeds $100B for First Time on Record
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 7, 2014. Figure 1. Percent Change in Value of U.S.-NAFTA Freight Flows by Mode: October 2013 Compared to October 2012 Table Version SOURCE: Bureau of Transportation Statistics, TransBorder Freight Data U.S. trade with its North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) partners Canada and Mexico in October 2013 was[Read More…]
New Poll on the Legacy of the War on Poverty and American Attitudes About Work, Economic Opportunity, and the Safety Net
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 7, 2014. Fifty years after President Lyndon B. Johnson declared an “unconditional War on Poverty,” a new poll released on a press call today by Half in Ten and the Center for American Progress finds that Americans strongly believe that poverty is primarily the result of a failed[Read More…]
Oregon Legislation To Restrict Home Use of Bee-Killing Pesticides
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 7, 2014. An Oregon state representative, Rep. Jeff Reardon (D-Portland), plans to introduce legislation in February that will effectively ban for home and garden use certain neonicotinoid pesticides implicated in mass bee deaths this summer. This legislation is part of the growing national effort to ban or restrict the use[Read More…]
A Risk You Can Fix: Protect Your Family’s Health by Testing Your Home for Radon Gas in 2014
21,000 Radon-Related Lung Cancer Deaths Each Year WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–January 7, 2014. As Americans across the country look for ways to improve their health this New Year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is highlighting radon testing and mitigation as a simple and affordable step to significantly reduce the risk for lung[Read More…]
United States Government Settles False Claims Act Allegations Against Florida Vein Clinic and Its Owner
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 7, 2014. A Florida-based physician, Dr. Ravi Sharma, has agreed to pay $400,000 to resolve allegations that he and his clinics violated the False Claims Act by knowingly billing Medicare for vein injections and physician office visits performed by unqualified personnel, the Justice Department announced today. “Vein injections[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Celebration of Coptic Christmas, Jan. 7, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 7, 2014. Michelle and I wish Coptic Orthodox Christians in the United States and around the world a joyous Christmas. On this special day, we celebrate the messages of peace and hope that continue to inspire congregations more than 2,000 years after Jesus’ birth. During this season, we[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Marie Harf, January 6, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 6, 2014. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Secretary Kerry’s Travel to the Middle East / Meetings in Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Jerusalem IRAN Talks / Implementation SYRIA Geneva II / Participants Implementation of Geneva I Communique SOC / General Assembly Meeting / Re-Election of President Jarba / Geneva[Read More…]
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Call with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 6, 2014. This afternoon, Vice President Biden spoke with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. The Vice President emphasized that the United States stands with Iraq in its fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. The Vice President expressed concern for those Iraqis who are suffering[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Confirmation of Janet Yellen as Chair of the Federal Reserve
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 6, 2014. With the bipartisan confirmation of Janet Yellen as the next Chair of the Federal Reserve, the American people will have a fierce champion who understands that the ultimate goal of economic and financial policymaking is to improve the lives, jobs and standard of living of American[Read More…]
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