Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 29, 2013. Today, President Obama reaffirmed the United States’ continued commitment and support for the Syrian people by announcing an additional $155 million in humanitarian aid to help meet the acute needs of people inside Syria and refugees across the region who are affected by the violence in[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Justice Department Signs Agreement with the City of Memphis, Tenn., to Ensure Physical Accessibility for People with Disabilities at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2013. The Justice Department has reached an agreement with the city of Memphis, Tenn., under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to improve physical accessibility for people with disabilities at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium, home of the AutoZone Liberty Bowl, Memphis Tigers and Southern Heritage Classic football[Read More…]
Miami-Area Therapist Sentenced to Prison in Florida in $205 Million Community Mental Health Fraud Scheme
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 29, 2013. Miami-area resident Nichole Eckert, former therapist at the mental health care company American Therapeutic Corporation (ATC), was sentenced yesterday to serve 48 months in prison for participating in a $205 million Medicare fraud scheme. The sentence was announced today by Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer[Read More…]
Senators Trotter, Raoul, Hunter Endorse Kelly for Congress
Matteson, IL–(ENEWSPF)–January 29, 2013. A group of three state Senators including Senator Donne Trotter, who was a candidate for the Second Congressional district, today endorsed Robin Kelly for Congress. In addition to Senator Trotter, Senator Kwame Raoul, and Majority Whip Mattie Hunter also endorsed the campaign today. “Robin Kelly is[Read More…]
Hartz Mountain Corporation is Voluntarily Withdrawing its Hartz ® Chicken Chews ™ and Hartz ® Oinkies® Pig Skin Twists Wrapped with Chicken for Dogs
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–January 29, 2013. The Hartz Mountain Corporation is voluntarily withdrawing its Hartz Chicken Chews and Hartz Oinkies Pig Skin Twists wrapped with Chicken for dogs in the United States because they contain trace amounts of unapproved antibiotic residue. We are taking this action after recent Hartz testing found[Read More…]
Triclosan and Its Toxic Breakdown Products Found Polluting Freshwater Lakes
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 29, 2013. A new study has discovered the anti-bacterial chemical triclosan and several of its toxic derivatives in sediment samples taken from freshwater lakes. Research published in the journal Environmental Science and Technology reveals the chemical to be present in increasing concentrations since it was first invented in[Read More…]
ISAF Joint Command Operational Update, Jan 29, 2013
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–January 29, 2013 – An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban leader in Arghandab district, Kandahar province, today. The leader was responsible for planning and executing improvised explosive device attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. Prior to his detention, he was planning an IED attack against Afghan[Read More…]
Boy Scouts of America Considering Welcoming Gay Members
BSA-(ENEWSPF)- The Boy Scouts of America released the following statement on their website January 28 regarding the group’s Membership Policy, specifically the possibility of removing the restriction of regarding excluding members based on sexual orientation. The statement follows: “For more than 100 years, Scouting’s focus has been on working together[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Victoria Nuland, January 28, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Secretary Clinton’s January 29 Townterview EGYPT Recent Violence Emergency Law U.S. Embassy Status SYRIA Russian Prime Minister’s Comments Chemical Weapons Ambassador Ford / Meeting with Opposition Figures / Humanitarian Concerns ARGENTINA AMIA Bombing / Iranian Government Should Cooperate with Argentine Authorities[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama in Welcoming the Miami Heat
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2013 – 1:44 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Everybody please have a seat. Well, today I am honored to welcome a little up-and-coming basketball team — (laughter) — to the White House called the world champion Miami Heat. (Applause.) Now, for many of teams that[Read More…]
