Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 12, 2013. Yesterday the United States filed a civil action against ATP Oil & Gas Corporation and ATP Infrastructure Partners, LP (ATP-IP) for civil penalties and injunctive relief under the Clean Water Act and the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act. The complaint was filed on behalf of the[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Former Registered Nurse Sentenced in Miami to 111 Months in Prison in Connection with $63 Million Mental Health Care Fraud Scheme
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 12, 2013. A former registered nurse was sentenced yesterday to serve 111 months in prison for his role in a health care fraud scheme involving defunct health provider Health Care Solutions Network Inc. (HCSN), announced Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division; U.S.[Read More…]
Vanishing Honey Bee Colonies May Impact California’s Almond Production
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 12, 2013. Is 2013 the year colony collapse disorder (CCD) begins impacting our food supply? According to the American Bee Journal, almond growers in California may not have access to the honey bee colonies necessary to pollinate this year’s crop. “We need 1.6 million colonies, or two colonies[Read More…]
ISAF Joint Command Operational Update, February 12, 2012
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–February 12, 2013 – Afghan and coalition security forces killed Taliban leader, Tor Jan, during an operation in Maiwand district, Kandahar province, on Monday. Tor Jan, also known as Graan, was a Taliban leader and facilitator who organized attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He coordinated the use of[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Victoria Nuland, February 11, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 11, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing LIBYA Under Secretary Sherman to Lead Delegation to Libya Ministerial in Paris BAHRAIN Bahrain National Dialogue ISRAEL Settlement Approval at Beit El TURKEY Attack at Border Posts EGYPT Censorship of YouTube Protests PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES Support to Palestinian Authority / Appropriated Money from[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama in Presentation of the Medal of Honor to Staff Sergeant Clinton L. Romesha
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 11, 2013 – 1:40 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon. And on behalf of Michelle and myself, welcome to the White House. Every day at the White House we receive thousands of letters from folks all across America. And at night, upstairs in my study, I read a[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, Februay 11, 2013
Washingotn, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 11, 2013 – 12:43 P.M. EST MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to the White House for your daily briefing. I know there’s a call time for the Medal of Honor ceremony, so we’re going to have to keep this quick so everybody who wants to[Read More…]
Colorado Senate Health Committee to Vote Thursday on New Legislation that Would Help Prevent Drug Overdose Deaths
Legislation Expands Access to Life-Saving Overdose Antidote, Naloxone; Overdose Is a Leading Cause of Accidental Death in Colorado Treatment Providers, Public Health Advocates and Families Who Have Lost Loved Denver–(ENEWSPF)–February 11, 2013. This week, the Senate Health and Human Services Committee will consider SB 13-14, which expands access[Read More…]
Man Fighting Deportation to be Representative Gutierrez’ Guest at State of the Union Address
Congressman Has Been Helping South Carolina Father Fight Deportation Case For More Than A Year Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 11, 2013. Rep. Luis V. Gutierrez (D-IL) announced today that he would bring Gabino Sanchez, a South Carolina father and husband fighting deportation, to be his guest at the President’s State of the Union[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth Invites Mother of Illinois Shooting Victim to the State of the Union
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 11, 2013. Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth has invited Denise Reed, the mother of Starkesia Reed and an advocate against gun violence, to the State of the Union on Tuesday night. Starkesia Reed was a fourteen year old honor roll student who was killed by a stray bullet from an[Read More…]
