TRENTON, N.J.–(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2013. A state judge in New Jersey today ruled that same-sex couples must be allowed to marry. Ruling in the case Garden State Equality v. Dow, the judge stated in order to obtain equal protection of the law under the New Jersey constitution, same-sex couples must be[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Governor Quinn Receives Seasonal Flu Shot as Part of Walgreens Get a Shot, Give a Shot Campaign
Encourages All Illinois Residents to Get a Flu Shot to Protect Themselves While Helping Children in Need CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today rolled up his sleeve to receive his yearly flu shot and remind everyone in Illinois of the importance of this annual vaccination. The Governor’s flu shot[Read More…]
News Briefing on the Department Of Defense’s Plan for a Possible Government Shutdown, Sept. 27, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2013. UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE ROBERT F. HALE: Ready to go? All right. So I think you know who I am. I’ll say good afternoon. That’s probably the high point of this discussion. So I’m going to start with a few words, then I’ll turn to your[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Kerry at the Global Counterterrorism Forum Ministerial
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2013. SECRETARY KERRY: Well, good morning. Thank you all very, very much for joining us here at this counterterrorism forum. We’re very grateful to all of you for taking time. I’m delighted to welcome you to New York for the Fourth Ministerial Meeting of the Global Counterterrorism[Read More…]
Attorney General Eric Holder Delivers Remarks on Justice Department’s Efforts to Provide Law Enforcement Assistance to City of Detroit
Detroit, MI–(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2013. Thank you all for being here – and for welcoming us back to Detroit. It was a privilege to join my Administration colleagues, and so many state and local leaders, for this afternoon’s roundtable discussion – which I know, and which I pledge, will form the[Read More…]
Justice Department Settles Immigration-related Discrimination Claim Against Staffing Company
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2013. The Justice Department announced today that it has reached an agreement with Paramount Staffing, a staffing company based in Northbrook, Ill., resolving an allegation that the company violated the anti-discrimination provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) by requesting more or different documents from individuals[Read More…]
Justice Department Settles Citizenship Status Discrimination Claim Against IBM
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2013. The Justice Department announced today that it reached an agreement yesterday with International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) resolving allegations that the company violated the anti-discrimination provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) when it placed online job postings for application and software developers that contained[Read More…]
Two Miami-area Residents Indicted for Alleged Roles in $190 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2013. Two Miami-area residents were indicted in connection with their alleged participation in a $190 million Medicare fraud scheme. Acting Assistant Attorney General Mythili Raman of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division; U.S. Attorney Wifredo A. Ferrer of the Southern District of Florida; Special Agent in Charge Michael[Read More…]
Attorney General Eric Holder Announces Funding for School Resource Officers in Newtown, Conn.
Town Requested Funds to Deploy Uniformed Police Officers at Local Schools Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2013. Attorney General Eric Holder announced today that the Justice Department’s Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) will provide $150,000 in Fiscal Year 2013 funding to Newtown, Conn., to fund two positions to ensure school safety, such[Read More…]
Department of Justice Awards Hiring Grants for Law Enforcement and School Safety Officers
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 27, 2013. The Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) today announced funding awards to 263 cities and counties, aimed at creating 937 law enforcement positions. More than $125 million will be awarded nationally, including nearly $45 million to fund 356 new school resource officer[Read More…]
