SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–July 31, 2013. To kick-off National Immunization Awareness Month in August, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding parents and health care providers of the new Tdap immunization requirement for the 2013-2014 school year. All sixth- through twelfth-grade students are now required to show proof of receiving one[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Governor Quinn Announces $54.8 Million Investment in Chicago Area Colleges and Universities
Includes Nearly $4.8 Million to Columbia College Chicago for Major Campus Improvements; Grants to Create Thousands of Local Jobs CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 31, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today announced $54.8 million in grants to colleges and universities in the Chicago area, including nearly $4.8 million for major improvements at Columbia College, the[Read More…]
Concert Time Changed For Grandstand Show At Illinois State Fair
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–July 31, 2013. The Illinois State Fair has announced that the start time of the Styx and REO Speedwagon with Head East concert on Saturday, Aug. 10 has changed. Due to the expected duration of the show, the start time is being moved up an hour to 7 p.m.[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, July 31, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 31, 2013. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Spc. Nicholas B. Burley, 22, of Red Bluff, Calif., died July 30, in Pul-E-Alam, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained when enemy forces attacked his unit with indirect fire. He was[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Jen Psaki, July 31, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 31, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Secretary Kerry Travel to Pakistan and London Bradley Manning Case PAKISTAN Secretary Kerry Travel to Pakistan / Meeting with Newly Elected Civilian Government AFGHANISTAN / PAKISTAN Ambassador Dobbins Travel to Afghanistan and Pakistan Informal Discussions with Taliban Ongoing CUBA Maximum Validity[Read More…]
Self-proclaimed Leader of Sovereign Citizen Group Sentenced to Federal Prison for Promoting Tax Fraud Scheme
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 31, 2013. The Justice Department, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the FBI announced today that James Timothy Turner, also known as Tim Turner, was sentenced to serve 18 years in federal prison for conspiracy to defraud the United States, attempting to pay taxes with fictitious financial instruments,[Read More…]
Justice Department Shuts Down Indiana Tax Preparer
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 31, 2013. The Justice Department announced that yesterday, a federal district judge in Indianapolis permanently barred Cynthia Hawk, who operates Gain Tax Services, from preparing federal income tax returns for others. Hawk consented to the entry of this injunction. The government’s complaint alleged that Hawk prepared at least[Read More…]
Michigan Man Sentenced to 165 Years for Child Sex Tourism Offenses
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 31, 2013. A former Michigan resident was sentenced today in Miami to 165 years in prison, followed by a lifetime of supervised release, for child sex tourism offenses, announced Acting Assistant Attorney General Mythili Raman of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney Wifredo A. Ferrer of the[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama Honoring the 2013 NCAA Champion UConn Huskies
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 31, 2013 – 2:25 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Everybody have a seat. Everybody have a seat. Welcome to the White House, everybody. Congratulations to the NCAA Champion UConn Huskies. (Applause.) Congratulations to Coach Auriemma on your record-tying eighth national championship. (Applause.) I see this guy too much. (Laughter.) [Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, July 31, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 31, 2013 – 1:04 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: I know you all welcomed her back on Monday when I wasn’t here, but it is great to have Jamie Smith back, a new mom, and a new, proud mom at that. If you haven’t seen her little girl, she[Read More…]
