Day: August 20, 2014

Michigan Home Health Agency Owner Pleads Guilty to Participating in $22 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 20, 2014. A greater Detroit-area owner of three home health agencies pleaded guilty today for his role in a $22 million home health care fraud scheme. Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney Barbara L. McQuade of the Eastern District of[Read More…]

Justice Department Reaches Agreement with the City of Baltimore to Prevent Disability Discrimination

City of Baltimore to Pay $65,000 in Damages and Adopt New Policies and Procedures Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 20, 2014. The Justice Department today announced that it has reached an agreement with the city of Baltimore, Maryland, to end hiring practices that discriminate against people with disabilities.  The agreement, filed as a[Read More…]

Berkshire Hathaway to Pay $896,000 Civil Penalty for Violating Antitrust Premerger Notification Requirements

Violation Occurred When Berkshire Hathaway Acquired Voting Securities of USG Corporation Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 20, 2014. Berkshire Hathaway Inc. has agreed to pay an $896,000 civil penalty to settle charges that it violated premerger reporting and waiting requirements when it acquired voting securities of USG Corp., the Department of Justice announced[Read More…]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Takes Action Against Auto Finance Company for Distorting Borrower Credit Reports

First Investors Fined $2.75 Million for Knowingly Providing Inaccurate Information to Credit Reporting Agencies for Years WASHINGTON, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—August 20, 2014. Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is taking action against an auto finance company that distorted consumer credit records for years. Texas-based First Investors Financial Services Group Inc., which[Read More…]

‘Not Every Job Should Be in America’ Bruce Rauner Says in Defense of His Outsourcing Record

Rockford, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 20, 2014. Yesterday, Bruce Rauner fiercely defended his record of outsourcing U.S. jobs,saying “not every job should be in America.” Neal Waltmire, Communications Director for Illinois Freedom PAC, released the following statement in response to Rauner’s remarks: Spoken like a true vulture capitalist, Rauner defends his record of[Read More…]

It’s Not Too Late to Register for Fall 2014 – ‘Late Start Classes’ coming to South Suburban College

Several program open houses also coming soon to Main Campus. SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 20, 2014. Registration for the 2014 Fall Semester at South Suburban College is still in progress for a wide range of Late Start Classes.  Prospective students are encouraged to register soon for these 12-week courses, set to[Read More…]

U.S. EPA Serving as On-Scene Coordinator in Emergency Response to Ohio River Oil Spill

CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)–August 20, 2014. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is serving as the Federal On-Scene Coordinator for the emergency response to an oil spill that occurred Tuesday night when approximately 3500 gallons of diesel fuel was released into the Ohio River from Duke Energy’s Beckjord power plant. Twenty-four hour operations are[Read More…]

Forest Trail groundbreaking

Forest Trail Addition Brings Gym and Fitness Center

Groundbreaking ceremonies recently were held for the addition at Forest Trail School. Ready to turn over dirt are, from left, Mike Jarigese, president of Tower Contracting; Mario Planera, architect of the project; Board of Education Member Shirley McDonald; Forest Trail student; Board of Education Members Jacqueline Jordan and Allison McCray;[Read More…]

Families and friends enjoy Blooze Brothers

In and Around Park Forest Week of August 18, 2014

Families and friends enjoy the Blooze Brothers at this summer’s last Main Street Nights event. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 18, 2014. When we think about the music of the 60’s and 70’s you often think about groups like the Beatles or Rolling Stones. But there were many solo[Read More…]

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