Day: May 19, 2014

Attorney General Eric Holder Announces Guilty Plea in Credit Suisse Offshore Tax Evasion Case, May 19, 2014

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…]

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…]

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 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…]

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…]

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