Day: August 9, 2013

Judge Grants Preliminary Injunction to Protect Free Speech After Electronic Frontier Foundation Challenge

Court Blocks Enforcement of Dangerous New Jersey Law Newark, NJ–(ENEWSPF)–August 9, 2013.  A New Jersey federal district court judge granted motions for a preliminary injunction today, blocking the enforcement of a dangerous state law that would put online service providers at risk by, among other things, creating liability based on[Read More…]

Senator Merkley Unveils Legislation Making College More Affordable for Middle-Class Students

Bill is modeled after Oregon’s “Pay It Forward, Pay It Back” Proposal Eugene, OR–(ENEWSPF)–August 9, 2013.  Calling an affordable path to college a key pillar for a strong middle class, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley today unveiled legislation that would create a new model for college financing intended to guarantee affordability.[Read More…]

Senator Wyden Statement on President Obama’s Proposed Reforms to the FISC and PATRIOT ACT

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 9, 2013.  U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) issued the following statement regarding President Obama’s announcement of potential reforms to Section 215 of the PATRIOT ACT and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court. “Many of the reforms proposed by the President stem from suggestions made by myself and my colleagues[Read More…]

Mayor Emanuel and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Launch Additional PlayStreets to Get Chicago Children Moving

City of Chicago Partnership Program Designed to Engage Children and Families in Active Play CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 9, 2013.  Mayor Emanuel and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois launched a second round of PlayStreets today. This program is specifically designed to involve children and families throughout Chicago neighborhoods in active play.[Read More…]

ACLU Comment on President Obama’s Proposed Surveillance Reforms

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 9, 2013.  American Civil Liberties Union Executive Director Anthony D. Romero responded to President Obama’s four recommendations to reform the government’s surveillance policies and programs made at a press conference today with the following statement: “While the initial reforms outlined by the president are a necessary and welcome first[Read More…]

FCC Approves Cap on Skyrocketing Prison Phone Rates

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 9, 2013.  The Federal Communications Commission today approved rules to bring down exorbitant prison phone rates. Previously an unregulated part of the phone industry, prison calling costs have reached as high as $20 for a 15-minute call in some states. Beginning immediately, the FCC will cap rates at 25[Read More…]

Readout of Secretary Hagel’s Conversation with Russian Minister of Defense Shoygu, August 9, 2013

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 9, 2013.  Prior to the formal “2+2” sessions, Secretary Hagel and Russian Minister of Defense Shoygu held their first meeting together as defense counterparts. Secretary Hagel began by noting it is the responsibility of major powers to find a way forward on the key issues facing our nations[Read More…]

Marine Missing from Korean War Identified, August 9, 2013

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 9, 2013.  The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office announced today that the remains of a service member, missing from the Korean War, have been identified and will be returned to his family for burial with full military honors. Marine Corps Pfc. Jonathan R. Posey Jr., 20, of[Read More…]

United States Files Lawsuit Against PharMerica Corporation for Violations of the False Claims Act and the Controlled Substances Act

Government Alleges That Long-term Care Pharmacy Billed Medicare for Schedule II Controlled Substances That Were Dispensed Without a Valid Prescription Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 9, 2013.  The United States has filed suit against PharMerica Corp. in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, the Justice Department announced today.  [Read More…]

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