Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF0—October 6, 2015 – The American Muslims for Palestine (AMP), a national education and advocacy organization, along with several other Muslim and policy organizations met today with State Department officials to discuss Israeli threats against Al Aqsa mosque compound and also to request more Syrian refugees be allowed into[Read More…]
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Attorney General Madigan Issues Advice for Consumers Following Experian Breach of T-Mobile Users’ Data
Approximately 15 Million Users Potentially Impacted Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—October 6, 2015. Following reports that an unauthorized party was able to gain access to an Experian server that contained the personal information of more than 15 million T-Mobile users, Attorney General Lisa Madigan today offered consumers tips to guard against potential identity[Read More…]
Massachusetts Man Sentenced to 37 Months in Prison for Trafficking Counterfeit Military Goods
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 6, 2015. A Massachusetts man was sentenced today to 37 months in prison for importing thousands of counterfeit integrated circuits (ICs) from China and Hong Kong and reselling them to U.S. customers, including contractors supplying them to the U.S. Navy for use in nuclear submarines. Assistant Attorney General[Read More…]
Two Sentenced for Roles in Prescription Drug Smuggling Ring
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 6, 2015. The Department of Justice announced today that two Athens, Texas, residents have been sentenced for their role in the smuggling of imitation, unapproved and misbranded prescription drugs from China. Tom Giddens, 57, and Wanda Hollis, 63, were each sentenced to serve 15 months in prison by[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama After Meeting with Agriculture and Business Leaders on the Trans-Pacific Partnership
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 6, 2015 – 12:02 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, yesterday we announced a new trade agreement across the Asia Pacific region that reflects American values and gives our working families and American businesses a fair shot, creates a level playing field. The Trans-Pacific Partnership took five years to[Read More…]
Statement by Secretary of Defense Ash Carter On the Tragedy in Kunduz, Afghanistan
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 6, 2015. Today, Commander of U.S. forces in Afghanistan General John Campbell informed Congress that a U.S. military airstrike in Kunduz, Afghanistan, to support Afghan forces on the ground resulted in a mistaken attack on a Doctors Without Borders field hospital. Doctors Without Borders does important work all[Read More…]
Apple Tasting with Cézanne Opens DePaul University Humanities Center Season
Fall events include Don Quixote, Horror of Humanities An apple tasting and discussion of artist Paul Cézanne will kick off the fall season for the DePaul University Humanities Center Oct. 7. (Photo by Ben Garney) CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—October 6, 2015. An apple tasting and discussion of artist Paul Cézanne will kick[Read More…]
Senator Wyden Blasts EU ‘Safe Harbor’ Ruling
Washington, D.C. –-(ENEWSPF)–October 6, 2015. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., condemned the European Union Court of Justice ruling today, which struck down a key agreement allowing the free flow of information between Europe and the United States. Wyden has long warned of the economic dangers of overbroad surveillance, including at a[Read More…]
Three More Individuals Charged With Conspiring To Manufacture Marijuana In Rockford Warehouse On 11th Street
ROCKFORD —(ENEWSPF)–October 6, 2015. A federal grand jury in Rockford returned a superseding indictment today charging seven individuals, six men and a woman, with conspiring to manufacture, possess and distribute 1,000 or more marijuana plants. The superseding indictment charges four individuals, JEREMIAH N. CLEMENT, 37, of Des Plaines, Ill., GEORGE[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Joins Police and Fire Department Leadership to Present Carter Harrison and Lambert Tree Awards for Exemplary Service
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 6, 2015. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Police Superintendent Garry F. McCarthy and Fire Commissioner Jose Santiago today honored the exemplary service of Chicago Police Department and Chicago Fire Department personnel at the Carter Harrison and Lambert Tree Awards ceremony at City Hall. “The bravery of dedicated men and women at[Read More…]
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