Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—March 30, 2015. The Department of Justice announced today that BSI SA, one of the 10 largest private banks in Switzerland, is the first bank to reach a resolution under the Department of Justice’s Swiss Bank Program. “Because of the department’s continuing efforts to root out offshore tax evasion,[Read More…]
Day: March 30, 2015
Justice Department Files Lawsuit Alleging that Southeastern Oklahoma State University Discriminated Against Transgender Woman
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—March 30, 2015. The Justice Department announced today the filing of a lawsuit against Southeastern Oklahoma State University (Southeastern) and the Regional University System of Oklahoma (RUSO) for violating Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by discriminating against a transgender employee on the basis of her[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at Dedication of the Edward M. Kennedy Institute
Boston, Massachusetts–(ENEWSPF)–March 30, 2015 – 12:16 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. To Vicki, Ted, Patrick, Curran, Caroline, Ambassador Smith, members of the Kennedy family — thank you so much for inviting me to speak today. Your Eminence, Cardinal O’Malley; Vice President Biden; Governor[Read More…]
White House Press Gaggle by Eric Schultz Aboard Air Force One, March 30, 2015
En Route Boston, Massachusetts –(ENEWSPF)–March 30, 2015 – 9:53 A.M. EDT MR. SCHULTZ: Welcome aboard, everyone, on Air Force One. And we are en route to the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate, where we’ll celebrate the life and legacy of Senator Ted Kennedy and highlight the[Read More…]
In Iraq, UN Chief Pledges Support as Government Tackles Ongoing Threat from ISIL
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon delivers remarks to reporters during a surprise visit to Baghdad, Iraq. Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi is at right. Photo: UN Iraq IRAQ–(ENEWSPF)–30 March 2015 – Despite recent military gains against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), “vast challenges” remain ahead as the Government of[Read More…]
California Seafood Company to Cease Production of Adulterated Fish
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–March 30, 2015. At the request of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a judge has ordered L.A. Star Seafood Company Inc., located in Los Angeles, and its owners, Sima and Sam Goldring, to halt operations until they demonstrate to the FDA that they can process food in[Read More…]
Promoting Maternal Interaction Improves Growth, Weight Gain in Preemies
Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–March 30, 2015. An intervention to teach mothers of preterm infants how to interact with their babies more effectively results in better weight gain and growth for the infants, according to a study funded in part by the National Institutes of Health. A subsequent study showed that infants who[Read More…]
Update on Clinical Status of Patient with Ebola Virus at the NIH Clinical Center, March 30, 2015
Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–March 30, 2015. The status of the patient with Ebola virus disease being treated at the NIH Clinical Center has improved from serious to fair condition. No additional details about the patient are being shared at this time. For more information, please see related links. About the NIH Clinical[Read More…]
Common Herbicides Linked to Antibiotic Resistance
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 30, 2015. Last week, following the World Health Organization’s (WHO) declaration that glyphosate is carcinogenic to humans based on animal studies, a new study was published in the American Society of Microbiology’s journal, mBio, linking glyphosate, 2,4-D and dicamba to antibiotic resistance after testing the sub-lethal effects of these[Read More…]
Three New Art Exhibitions on Display in South Suburban College Galleries
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–-(ENEWSPF)—March 30, 2015. The Art & Design Department of South Suburban College (SSC) is pleased to announce three new exhibitions in the galleries of the college’s Main Campus in South Holland: Laura Colby, Recent Works An exhibition of paintings by artist Laura Colby is on display in the[Read More…]