Archive for March, 2010
Commission Approves Carilion Clinic’s Application to Sell Center for Surgical Excellence to Fairlawn Surgery Center, LLC
The Federal Trade Commission has approved a proposed divestiture by Virginia-based health care company Carilion Clinic. Under a December 2009 settlement with the FTC, Carilion must divest a medical imaging center and an outpatient surgical center in Roanoke, Virginia, to FTC-approved buyers.
Marketing Company Settles FTC Charges; Falsely Told Consumers They Were Pre-Approved for Auto Loans
A marketing company that solicits prospective customers for automobile dealers has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it falsely told low-income and “credit-challenged” consumers that they were pre-approved for auto loans and improperly obtained their names from a consumer reporting agency.
Today’s Opinions And Editorials
Now Comes The Hard Part The New York Times Making the most out of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act will also depend on something a little less exciting: putting the existing plan into action (Jonathan Cohn, 3/25). Fix Health Reform, Then Repeal It The New York Times We are unapologetic advocates for the [...]
Wood, Kagan, Garland Considered Possible Supreme Court Nominees If Justice Stevens Retires
If U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens announces his “widely anticipated” retirement, Democrats close to President Obama say he likely would nominate one of three contenders — Solicitor General Elena Kagan, Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Diane Wood or D.C. Court of Appeals Judge Merrick Garland, the New York Times reports…
ADAO Praises Senate For Passage Of Sixth Annual Resolution That Establishes "National Asbestos Awareness Week"
The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), the largest U.S. organization serving as the voice of asbestos victims, today applauds the United State Senate for the passage of S.RES.427, a resolution that declares the first week of April as “National Asbestos Awareness Week” and urges the Surgeon General to warn and educate Americans of the severe [...]
U.S. EPA Recognizes Pesticide Reduction Grant Recipients (CA)
Greetings, I’m writing to let you know about an event that was held last week at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Pacific Southwest Office in San Francisco
Public Meeting Will Explain Upcoming Work to Remove Contamination at Chrome Engineering Site in Bridgeport, Conn. (CT)
(Boston, Mass. – March 29, 2010) – EPA has developed a timeline for removing 600 tons of contaminated surface soils at the Chrome Engineering site in Bridgeport, Conn. under a short-term removal action to stabilize the site
Recovery Act Funding to Jumpstart Construction of Waste-to-Energy Facility at Kentucky Horse Park (KY)
(ATLANTA – Mar. 29, 2010) During a ceremony today at the Kentucky Horse Park, the U.S
EPA Formally Announces Phase-in of Clean Air Act Permitting for Greenhouse Gases/Agency reiterates no stationary source requirements until 2011 (HQ)
WASHINGTON – Under a final decision issued today by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) no stationary sources will be required to get Clean Air Act permits that cover greenhouse gases (GHGs) before January 2011
EPA to Scrutinize Environmental Impact of Bisphenol A (HQ)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 29, 2010 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced a number of actions to address the potential effects of bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical used in the manufacture of a wide range of consumer and industrial products
EPA Reminds Public: Avoid Contact with Contaminated Flood Water – Flood water can contain raw sewage, other harmful contaminants (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT)
(Boston, Mass. – March 29, 2010) – EPA cautions the public and emergency responders about the potential hazards associated with flood waters. Flood waters can contain unhealthy substances, including raw sewage and other hazardous substances
