Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 2, 2013. What GAO Found Effective tax rates (ETR) differ from statutory tax rates in that they attempt to measure taxes paid as a proportion of economic income, while statutory rates indicate the amount of tax liability (before any credits) relative to taxable income, which is defined by[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Illinois Kicks Off Campaign to Protect Seniors From Abuse
IL Dept on Aging’s Elder Abuse Awareness campaign coincides with extending protective services to some people with disabilities SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–July 2, 2013. Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) Director John K. Holton, Ph.D., today kicked off Elder Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month, in Illinois. Elder abuse refers to a negligent act (physical,[Read More…]
New Supportive Housing Serves Veterans in Revitalized Macon County Development
North Street Commons helps veterans at risk of homelessness to live independently and stabilizes neighborhoods in Decatur, Illinois DECATUR–(ENEWSPF)–July 2, 2013. This Fourth of July, veterans who are at risk of homelessness will have a safe and decent place to call home in Decatur. The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA),[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Jen Psaki, July 2, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 2, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing EGYPT Secretary Kerry Call with Egyptian Foreign Minister U.S. Commitment to Democratic Process in Egypt Concern about Violence Opposition Demands U.S. Aid to Egypt Ambassador Patterson / Status and Safety of American Embassy INDIA U.S.-India Relations PAKISTAN Kerry Meeting with Advisor to[Read More…]
Minnesota Man Pleads Guilty to Engaging in a Sex Trafficking Conspiracy
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 2, 2013. The Justice Deparment announced today that Andre James Hertzog, 29, of St. Paul, Minn. pleaded guilty to participating in a sex trafficking conspiracy. Hertzog pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota. During his plea hearing, Hertzog admitted that from April 2011 to[Read More…]
Justice Department Reaches Settlement with Rhode Island Company to Resolve Immigration-related Unfair Employment Practices
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 2, 2013. The Justice Department announced today that it has reached an agreement with Vincent Porcaro Inc. (VPI) resolving allegations that the company violated the anti-discrimination provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). VPI is a Rhode Island company that provides warehousing, distribution, light assembly and packaging[Read More…]
Governors State University Promotes Healthy Lifestyles at Community Health Day (Video/Story)
Nutrition Mission by Kid Power, part of GSU’s Community Health Day, is a program for kids featuring 3-D visual effects and a healthy eating message. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Let’s all get healthy. Governors State University is sponsoring a day of activities designed to give area residents the tools[Read More…]
Chicago Teen Convicted For Videotaped Murder And Robbery Of Elderly Man
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Chicago teen charged with the murder of a 62-year-old man in a vicious attack that was videotaped and posted on Facebook was convicted of the crime today following a trial at the George Leighton Criminal Courts Building, according to the Office of Cook County State’s Attorney Anita[Read More…]
Guns, Revoked FOID Cards Recovered During Sweep in Northwest Suburbs
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- During a community safety initiative last week in the northwest suburbs, Cook County Sheriff’s Gun Suppression Team recovered an AR-15 assault rifle from an individual whose FOID card had been revoked because of a felony charge, Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced June 28. The team also recovered a[Read More…]
Sheriff’s Central Warrant Unit Apprehends Man Wanted on Murder Charge
Cleotha Watson. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A 27-year-old Riverdale man wanted for first degree murder was apprehended by members of the Cook County Sheriff’s Central Warrant Unit, Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced June 28. Cleotha Watson was taken into custody about 8:45 p.m. Thursday, June 20 after being located at[Read More…]
