Day: April 7, 2016

Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending April 2, 2016

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 7, 2016 SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending April 2, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 267,000, a decrease of 9,000 from the previous week’s unrevised level of 276,000. The 4-week moving average was 266,750, an increase of 3,500 from the previous week’s unrevised[Read More…]

United Nations Urged to Withdraw Misleading Biofuels Report

Error-filled Document Touts Shuttered Plants, Bankrupt Company OAKLAND, Calif.—(ENEWSPF)–April 7, 2016.  The Center for Biological Diversity and seven other groups today urged the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) to withdraw a misleading and inaccurate report on “second-generation biofuels” — fuels made from wood, grasses or crop residues.[Read More…]

Attorney General Madigan: Senate Committee Approves Legislation to Improve Accessibility

Bill Updates Accessibility Guideline & Improves Ability for Businesses to Comply Chicago —(ENEWSPF)–April 6, 2016.  Attorney General Lisa Madigan today announced that the Senate Judiciary Committee approved legislation to improve accessibility for people with disabilities in Illinois. Senate Bill 2956 passed by a unanimous vote and will head to the[Read More…]

Illinois EPA to Resume Vehicle Emissions Test Notice Mailings

Secretary of State sets date to resume enforcement through license plate renewals SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)–April 6, 2016.  The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) and the Illinois Secretary of State’s office today announced the resumption of vehicle emissions test notice mailings following a previous suspension due to the budget impasse. In[Read More…]

Former Massey Energy CEO Sentenced to a Year in Federal Prison

Don Blankenship Sentenced on Federal Conspiracy Charge WEST VIRGINIA–(ENEWSPF)–April 6, 2016.  Acting U.S. Attorney Carol Casto announced that former Massey Energy Chief Executive Officer Don Blankenship was sentenced today to a year in federal prison and ordered to pay a $250,000 fine.  Blankenship was sentenced for conspiracy to willfully violate[Read More…]

Justice Department Sues to Block Halliburton’s Acquisition of Baker Hughes

Merger would eliminate significant head-to-head competition in oilfield services industry Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 6, 2016.  The Department of Justice filed a civil antitrust lawsuit today seeking to block Halliburton Company’s proposed acquisition of Baker Hughes Inc., alleging that the transaction threatens to eliminate competition, raise prices and reduce innovation in the[Read More…]

White House Press Briefing by Josh Earnest, April 6, 2016

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 6, 2016 – 1:04 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST:  Good afternoon, everybody.  Nice to see you.  I do have some words here at the top before we get to your questions. For months now, the administration has been warning about the risk posed by the Zika virus, particularly the[Read More…]

Ivanka Trump Scarves Recalled by GBG Accessories Group Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard

Beach Wave Scarf Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 6, 2016 Recall Summary Name of product:  Women’s Scarves Hazard:  The scarves do not meet the federal flammability standards for clothing textiles, posing a burn risk. Remedy:  View Details Refund Consumer Contact: GBG Accessories Group toll-free at 888-771-9047 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET[Read More…]

FDA Approves First Leadless Pacemaker to Treat Heart Rhythm Disorders

Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–April 6, 2016.  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the first pacemaker that does not require the use of wired leads to provide an electrical connection between the pulse-generating device and the heart. While the Micra Transcatheter Pacing System works like other pacemakers to regulate heart[Read More…]

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