Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 30, 2013. To all Department of Defense personnel: As you know, the government’s annual funding could expire at midnight tonight. I have joined President Obama in urging Congress to prevent a lapse in appropriations, and like all of you I would be deeply disappointed if Congress fails to[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Justice Department to File Lawsuit Against the State of North Carolina to Stop Discriminatory Changes to Voting Law
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 30, 2013. The Justice Department announced today that it intends to file a lawsuit against the State of North Carolina, the North Carolina State Board of Elections, and the Executive Director for the State Board of Elections over recent voting changes made by North Carolina House Bill 589,[Read More…]
Former Owner of Los Angeles Medical Equipment Supply Company Indicted in $4 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 30, 2013. A former owner of a Los Angeles medical equipment supply company has been indicted for allegedly engaging in a $4 million Medicare fraud scheme. Acting Assistant Attorney General Mythili Raman of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney André Birotte Jr. of the Central District of[Read More…]
Former Owner of Los Angeles Medical Clinic Management Company Indicted in $13 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 30, 2013. The former owner of a Los Angeles medical clinic management company has been indicted for his role in a $13 million scheme to defraud Medicare. Acting Assistant Attorney General Mythili Raman of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney André Birotte Jr. of the Central District[Read More…]
FDA Approves Perjeta for Neoadjuvant Breast Cancer Treatment
First drug approved for use in preoperative breast cancer Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–September 30, 2013. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today granted accelerated approval to Perjeta (pertuzumab) as part of a complete treatment regimen for patients with early stage breast cancer before surgery (neoadjuvant setting). Perjeta is the first FDA-approved[Read More…]
National Veterans Art Museum to Honor Veterans Day 2013 with New Exhibition
Esprit de Corps, an exhibition highlighting the spirit of creative resilience, opens November 11, 2013 Chicago, Ill.—(ENEWSPF)—September 30, 2013 – On Veterans Day, Monday, November 11, 2013, the National Veterans Art Museum (NVAM) will honor Veterans Day with the opening reception of Esprit de Corps, an exhibition highlighting the spirit[Read More…]
More than 900 Champions for Coverage Help Americans Understand the Health Insurance Marketplace
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 30, 2013. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today recognized more than 900 Champions for Coverage nationwide. These organizations and businesses have volunteered to help Americans without affordable insurance learn more and get coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace, which opens for business tomorrow and will[Read More…]
FBI: Ten Defendants Indicted in Alleged $14.5 Million Mortgage Fraud Scheme That Resulted in $8 Million Loss to Lenders
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Ten defendants, including five licensed loan originators, were indicted September 25 for allegedly participating in a scheme to fraudulently obtain approximately 52 residential mortgage loans totaling at least $14.5 million from various lenders. The indictment alleges that the mortgages were obtained to finance the purchase of various properties,[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of September 30, 2013
Sandra Spann, pictured with Human Relations Commissioners Mamie Rodgers (center) and Velda Erie, is the 2013 recipient of the Good Egg Award. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 30, 2013. The Park Forest air will be filled with some delightful smells on Saturday, October 5. Get together with your friends[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Blotter Reports for September 30, 2013
The Park Forest Police Station. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–Editor’s Note: We continue our reporting on news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police reports than is reported by other[Read More…]
