public interest

Judge Blocks Citigroup Settlement With S.E.C.

NYT > Business  Mon, 11/28/2011 - 16:20

Judge Jed Rakoff said the proposed $285 million settlement over the sale of toxic mortgage debt was “neither fair, nor adequate, nor in the public interest” and ordered a trial.


 

American Chemical Society to host public interest forum on scien...

http://www.eurekalert.org/rss/business.xml  Wed, 10/20/2010 - 22:00

(American Chemical Society) The American Chemical Society, a member of Professionals for the Public Interest, has organized a forum on "The Appropriate Use of Science in Public Policy." It will be held on Oct. 27 in the auditorium of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, 1200 New York Avenue, NW, in Washington, D.C.

The presentation and discussion will be from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., followed by a reception.


 

Cities Prepare for Life With the Electric Car

NYT > Business  Sun, 02/14/2010 - 20:39

In West Coast communities, green consciousness and enthusiasm seem to be stirring public interest in the cars.


 

Interest Groups Respond To Comcast/NBCU Public Interest Filing

Broadcasting & Cable - Business and Deals News  Thu, 01/28/2010 - 13:36

Ask for FCC to investigate additional conditions on the...


 

'Icon' Meets 'Pioneer: Comcast-NBC Universal Pitch Deal To FCC

Broadcasting & Cable - Business and Deals News  Thu, 01/28/2010 - 11:00

Companies lay out public interest impact of proposed...