Caesarean Section Statistics Show Major Changes
Atlanta, GA—A new report by the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta shows that pregnant women in the United States no longer face an increasing rate of caesarean section in United States hospitals. For many [...]... Read More
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12 Charged in Southern District of New York for Heroin Distribution Ring
On September 27, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office in the Southern District of New York announced that 11 defendants were indicted for conspiracy to distribute heroin around the area of Poughkeepsie, New York. Another defendant was also charged for distributing the heroin.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced the ...
Michigan and Ohio Receive Grants to Improve Water and Algal Blooms in Great Lakes
On September 27, 2012, the US Environmental Protection Agency stated that 11 Great Lakes Restoration Projects will receive grants to improve water quality and reduce certain nutrients that directly contribute to harmful blooms of algae in the lakes and surrounding watersheds.
The grants are listed below:
1. The Ohio Environmental ...
Minnesota Landlord Charged with Discriminating Against Disabled Tenant
On September 25, 2012, the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) stated that a property owner in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, was charged for violating the Fair Housing Act. The property owner operates the Jay’s Hilltop Rentals. The charges stem from the property owner denying tenancy to the disabled woman because ...
Protect Consumers from Fraudulent Online Pharmacies
On September 28, 2012, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that it is launching a campaign to increase public awareness about fake online pharmacies. The FDA reports that buying prescriptions from fake online pharmacies can endanger a person’s health and result in identity fraud as well.
According to the ...
Two Different Companies Recall Hearts of Romaine
On September 27 and 28, 2012, the US Food and Drug Administration announced that two companies, Publix and Fresh Express, are recalling hearts of romaine products because these products may contain Lysteria monocytogenes. The product was distributed by Publix between September 8 and 20, and the product from Fresh Express has a use-by-date ...
$100,000 Reward for Information on Semion Mogilevich
The Federal Bureau of Investigation reports that Semion Mogilevich is wanted for participating in a fraud scheme that affected the stock of thousands of investors in Canada. The company was headquartered in Bucks County, Pennsylvania between 1993 and 1998. The FBI estimates that the fraud scheme caused investors to lose more ...
Howard University Hospital Employee Sentenced for Selling Patients’ Information
On September 21, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office in the District of Columbia announced that Laurie Napper was sentenced for selling personal information about patients and even selling blank prescription forms. Napper was sentenced to six months in a halfway house and required to perform 100 hours of community service for the ...
American Samoa Receives $100 Million for Tsunami Relief and Improvements
On September 27, 2012, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced that it is devoting almost $100 million to American Samoa for post-tsunami improvements and the implementation of emergency systems. The emergency management systems include a siren warning system, an emergency call center, and a tsunami hazard plan. All ...
Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission Sign Memorandum with Two Indian Authorities
On September 27, 2012, the US Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission signed a memorandum of understanding with the Government of India Ministry of Corporate Affairs as well as the Competition Commission of India. The antitrust memorandum encourages increased cooperation between competition agencies in each country ...
Grants Provided to NYC Residents to Help Monitor Air and Water Pollution
On September 27, 2012, the US Environmental Protection Agency announced that it is providing about $125,000 in “citizen science” grants to five community groups in New York City. The grants will help the organizations gather information about air and water pollution in their communities.
Recipients of the citizen science ...
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