39 Charged for Drug Trafficking around Chicago

On September 28, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois reported that two leaders in the Chicago area were charged with federal drug charges.  The leaders were part of two different drug trafficking organizations, but the groups occasionally worked together and supplied each other with kilograms ...

Casino Cheating Scheme Illegally Won $7 Million

On September 28, 2012, the US Department of Justice announced that Van Thu Tran was sentenced to 36 months in prison for cheating in casinos.  The cheating caused numerous casinos to lose millions of dollars.     During her plea agreement, Van Tran admitted that she and several other co-conspirators obtained around ...

Americans are Visiting Doctor Less Frequently

According to the US Census Bureau, “working-age” adults visited the doctor an average of 3.9 times in 2010.  In 2001, adults visited the doctor 4.8 times a year.  The results come from a report called Health Status, Health Insurance, and Medical Services Utilization, a report that examines the use of medical services ...

America's Leading Personal Injury Attorney- David K. Kremin

Righting Wrongs, Fighting for Justice, Getting you the Compensation you Deserve- David Kremin is America’s Leading Personal Injury Attorney. There’s a hidden part of me that rushes in to right the wrongs done to others. I can trace that back to Ralph Nader’s Unsafe at Any Speed and the famous Corvair car case of the ...

Wetlands Violations in Chesapeake Bay Watershed

On September 28, 2012, the US Environmental Protection Agency stated that Frederick W. Hertrich, III and Charles Ernesto, Hertrich’s project manager, were ordered to pay a $100,000 fine jointly after violating the Clean Water Act.  The violation occurred in Federalsburg, Maryland in Caroline County.     According ...

“Operation Toast” to Apprehend Sex Offenders

On September 27, 2012 the US  Marshals Service announced that cooperation with the Detroit Fugitive Apprehension Team was a huge success during a three-day sweep in the city of Detroit.  The operation, called TOAST, stands for Tracking Offenders and Apprehending Significant Targets.    According to the U.S. Marshals ...

Department of Education Awards 51 Grants for Veterans

On September 28, 2012, the US Department of Education declared that $14,392,377 was awarded to 51 different Veterans Upward Bound projects across the United States.  The Department of Education estimates that 6,831 can use the grants.     According to the Department of Education, the projects mainly help young, low-income ...

Cabot Issues Recalls for Wood Cleaner and Wood Brightener with Spray Pump

On September 27, 2012, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission announced that Cabot Stains was issuing a recall for the wood cleaner and wood brightener products that come in a spray pump because there is a risk of irritation and a burn hazard.  Consumers need to stop using this product right away.   The CPSC reports ...

Young Children Drowning in Tubs and Buckets

On September 27, 2012, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission to take greater precaution in preventing drowning of young children in homes.  The CPSC reports that drowning in bathtubs, bath seats, and buckets is the number one cause of unintentional deaths for children between 1 and 4 years-old.   In a new report issued ...

Air Data from Hillcrest Industries Fire are Available

On September 28, 2012, the US Environmental Protection Agency released air quality information about the Hillcrest Industries fire currently being managed in Attica, New York.  The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry also analyzed data.  The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation asked the EPA ...

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