Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 11, 2014. The Department of State urges U.S. citizens to carefully consider the risks of traveling to Saudi Arabia. The security climate in Saudi Arabia continues to improve, despite an attack of unknown motivation on two German Embassy officials in Awamiyah in the Eastern Province in January 2014. [Read More…]
Day: February 11, 2014
State Department Briefing by Jen Psaki, Feb. 11, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 11, 2014. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT U.S. Condolences to Algeria on Military Airplane Crash U.S. Welcomes UN Announcement of Resumption of Talks on Cyprus Settlement / Olympic Athlete of the Day Eddy Alvarez SYRIA Geneva II Process / UN Security Council Members / Coalition Gathering Russian Engagement[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State John Kerry and French President Francois Hollandem, Feb. 11, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 11, 2014. SECRETARY KERRY: Good afternoon, all. We are really privileged to welcome the President of France Francois Hollande and his delegation here to the State Department for this luncheon. And we are very honored by the presence of Vice President Biden, who’s obviously joining us here, and[Read More…]
Four Employees of Adoption Services Provider Charged with Conspiracy to Defraud the United States in Connection with Ethiopia Operations
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 11, 2014. Four current and former employees of International Adoption Guides Inc. (IAG), an adoption services provider, have been indicted by a grand jury in South Carolina for allegedly conspiring to defraud the United States in connection with IAG’s adoption services in Ethiopia. IAG is a South Carolina[Read More…]
Durable Medical Equipment Clinic Owner Sentenced for His Role in $11 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 11, 2014. The former owner of a defunct durable medical equipment (DME) clinic was sentenced today in Miami to serve 70 months in prison for his role in an $11 million health care fraud scheme involving World Class Medical Clinic Corp. (World Class). Acting Assistant Attorney General Mythili[Read More…]
Justice Department Highlights Ongoing Efforts to Protect the Public and Shut Down Fraudulent Tax Return Preparers and Promoters Nationwide
Tax Division Obtained Injunctions Against Large-Scale and Individual Preparers and Promoters, Many of Whom Preyed on Low to Moderate-Income Earners and the Elderly Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 11, 2014. Today, the Justice Department announced the results of its ongoing efforts to combat fraudulent tax-return preparers and promoters of tax-fraud schemes. Taxpayers filed[Read More…]
White House Fact Sheet: National Strategy for Combating Wildlife Trafficking & Commercial Ban on Trade in Elephant Ivory
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 11, 2014. Today the United States announced a National Strategy for Combating Wildlife Trafficking. The Strategy will strengthen U.S. leadership on addressing the serious and urgent conservation and global security threat posed by illegal trade in wildlife. In addition to the strategy, we are also announcing a ban[Read More…]
Joint Press Conference by President Obama and President Hollande of France, Feb. 11, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 11, 2014 – 12:15 P.M. EST PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good afternoon. Bon après-midi. Again, it’s a great honor to welcome my friend and partner, President Hollande, back to the White House for this state visit. It’s always a pleasure to host François. At Camp David two years ago, I[Read More…]
New Mexico’s Marijuana Legalization Resolution Does Not Pass Senate Rules Committee
Vigorous Debate Showed Bi-Partisan Interest for Marijuana Reform But Failed to Clear Committee As a Result of Lingering Political Fears and Constitutional Arguments SANTA FE, NM—(ENEWSPF)—February 11, 2014. Today, on a tie vote of 5 to 5, New Mexico State Senator Ortiz y Pino’s (D-12-Bernalillo) Senate Joint Resolution 10 (SJR10)[Read More…]
Governor Quinn and Governor Ávila Honor Benito Juárez on Eve of Lincoln’s Birthday
Wreath-Laying at Juárez Statue and Lincoln-Romero Meeting Reenactment Strengthen 150-year Friendship Between Mexico and Illinois CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 11, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today was joined by the Governor of the State of Mexico Eruviel Ávila for a wreath-laying ceremony to honor Benito Juárez and the 150-year friendship between Illinois and Mexico.[Read More…]
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