Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 19, 2014 Good afternoon – and thank you all for being here. I am joined today by Deputy Attorney General Jim Cole; Assistant Attorney General for the Tax Division Kathryn Keneally; U.S. Attorney Dana Boente, from the Eastern District of Virginia; and Commissioner John Koskinen of the Internal[Read More…]
Day: May 19, 2014
State Department Briefing by Jen Psaki, May 19, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 19, 2014. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Condolences to Family of Legendary Soviet-era Interpreter Viktor Sukhodrev CHINA Support for Statements Made by Department of Justice on Announcement of Intellectual Property Stolen from U.S. Business U.S. Regrets China’s Decision on Suspension Working Group Activities S&ED Meeting MIDDLE EAST PEACE[Read More…]
Freedom to Marry: Federal Judge Orders Utah to Respect Same-Sex Couples Legally Married
New York–(ENEWSPF)–May 19, 2014. Today a federal judge ruled that the state of Utah must respect the legal marriages of more than 1,300 same-sex couples who were issued marriage licenses following a court decision striking down the state’s marriage ban. A temporary stay on issuing marriage licenses was later put[Read More…]
Rep. DeFazio Statement on Oregon Same-sex Marriage Ruling
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 19, 2014. Rep. Peter DeFazio released the following statement regarding today’s court ruling that overturned Oregon’s ban on same-sex marriage. “Today’s ruling makes me especially proud to be an Oregonian. As one of just 67 Members of Congress to vote against DOMA in 1996, I pointed out at[Read More…]
South Loop Condo Developer and Two Attorneys Among Six Defendants Indicted in $22.8 Million Mortgage Fraud Scheme
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 19, 2014. A south loop condominium developer and two attorneys are among six defendants facing federal charges for allegedly engaging in a $22.8 million mortgage loan fraud scheme, federal law enforcement officials announced today. The defendants allegedly caused buyers to fraudulently obtain approximately 60 mortgages from various lenders to[Read More…]
Senator Merkley Celebrates Landmark Ruling Creating Marriage Equality in Oregon
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 19, 2014. Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement after a judge ruled that marriage equality can no longer be denied to same-sex couples in Oregon: “Today is a momentous day in Oregon’s fight for equality. Lifetime love and commitment should be celebrated and honored, not relegated to[Read More…]
Senator Wyden Applauds Same-Sex Marriage Ruling
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 19, 2014. U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden issued the following statement in response to a U.S. District Court’s decision to strike down Oregon’s ban on gay marriage: “Judge Michael McShane’s decision marks a significant moment in Oregon’s civil rights history, and it’s an important step toward equal rights for[Read More…]
DePaul University Names Salma Ghanem Dean of College of Communication
The College of Communication will welcome a new dean Aug. 4. Salma Ghanem is coming to DePaul University from Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant, where she was dean of the College of Communication and Fine Arts. (Photo courtesy of Central Michigan University) CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—May 19, 2014. Salma Ghanem, a communication[Read More…]
Minnesota: Lawmakers Approve Medical Marijuana Compromise Measure
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 19, 2014. By Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director Minnesota House and Senate lawmakers, along with Democrat Gov. Mark Dayton, agreed late last week to legislation that seeks to provide access to limited preparations of cannabis to qualified patients. The finalized language represents a compromise between dueling House (House[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Calls For Authorizing Dreamers To Enlist In Armed Forces
Says U.S. Will Be Stronger Nation as a Result CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 19, 2014. As Chairman of the Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, which oversees funding for the military and intelligence community, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today chaired a subcommittee hearing in Chicago during which he urged that young immigrants who qualify[Read More…]