Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 30, 2014. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Pfc. Jacob H. Wykstra, 21, of Thornton, Colorado, died May 28, in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained as a result of an aircraft accident. The incident is under[Read More…]
Day: May 30, 2014
Statement by Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel on Resignation of Veterans Affairs Secretary Shinseki
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 30, 2014. I want to thank Secretary Shinseki for his long and distinguished service to our country, both in and out of uniform. His devotion to our troops, our veterans and their families remained steadfast throughout and evident always in his willingness to lead. Lilibet and I thank[Read More…]
Secretary Shinseki’s Farewell Message to VA Employees
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 30, 2014. This morning, I resigned as Secretary of Veterans Affairs. My personal and professional commitment and my loyalty to Veterans, their families, and our survivors was the driving force behind that decision. That loyalty has never wavered, and it will never wane. Over the course of the[Read More…]
Senator Merkley Statement on VA Secretary Shinseki’s Resignation
Portland, OR–(ENEWSPF)–May 30, 2014. Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement after Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Shinseki announced his resignation earlier today: “Secretary Shinseki has served our country with honor for decades. Though I believe that new leadership is necessary at the VA, I have the[Read More…]
Mayor Rahm Emanuel Announces Expanding Access to 6,000 Community College Students to Proven Program that Helps Students Graduate from Community College
CCC’s Partnership with One Million Degrees is Part of Larger Effort to Ensure Students at All Seven City Colleges Complete and Move on to Further College and Careers CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 30, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced today the expansion of a partnership between City Colleges of Chicago and One Million Degrees[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Statement on Shinseki Resignation
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 30, 2014. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today made the following statement after President Obama announced he had accepted the resignation of the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Eric Shinseki. “The Inspector General’s report is a call to action for Congress and the White House[Read More…]
Senator Kirk, Hines Whistleblowers Reveal Culture of Corruption at Hines VA Hospital
Two Hines Physicians and a Social Worker Detail Misconduct; Claim Intimidation and Retaliation Block Willingness to Cooperate with Investigators CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 30, 2014. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) today met with Edward J. Hines, Jr. VA Hospital whistleblowers to outline specific allegations of misconduct and corruption at the Hines VA. Germaine[Read More…]
Interior Secretary Jewell Announces Award of First Oil and Gas Leases in Gulf of Mexico Subject to U.S.–Mexico Transboundary Hydrocarbons Agreement
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 30, 2014. As part of President Obama’s all-of-the-above energy strategy to continue to expand safe and responsible domestic energy production, Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell and Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) Acting Director Walter Cruickshank today announced the award of the first three oil and gas[Read More…]
Federal Board Overturns Medicare Exclusion of Transition-Related Care
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 30, 2014 – An independent board within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services today ruled that a Medicare policy from 1989 that categorically excluded transition-related medical procedures, regardless of medical need, is unreasonable and invalid based on today’s medical science. Learn more about how this ruling[Read More…]
EPA and Reckitt Benckiser Inc. Reach Agreement to Cancel Certain Rodenticide Products
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 30, 2014. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached agreement with Reckitt Benckiser Inc. to cancel 12 d-CON mouse and rat poison products that do not currently comply with EPA safety standards. “Millions of households use mouse and rat poison products each year. Canceling these products will help[Read More…]