Washington, D.C. –-(ENEWSPF)–January 26, 2015. U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., issued the following statement today after Senate Republican leaders cut off debate on the Keystone XL bill, without allowing votes or debate on dozens of amendments. Wyden is a strong opponent of the Keystone XL pipeline and has voted against[Read More…]
Day: January 26, 2015
Oregon Receives Nearly $27 Million to Put Roofs Over Oregonians’ Heads
Senators Wyden and Merkley laud program that promotes community efforts designed to end homelessness Washington, DC –-(ENEWSPF)–January 26, 2015. Oregon Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today praised the announcement of federal funding for more than 130 programs across the state that seek to house people who are experiencing homelessness.[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Honors ‘Mr. Cub’ Ernie Banks On The Senate Floor
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) hosted a reception for Chicago Cubs Legend Ernie Banks, who was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom today for his efforts on and off the field. The Medal of Freedom is the highest award given to civilians in the United States. WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)—January 26,[Read More…]
Guard Soldiers, Airmen Respond to Northeast Storm
LATHAM, N.Y.—(ENEWSPF)–January 26, 2015 – By Eric Durr, New York National Guard As blizzard warnings were being issued for the Northeast this morning, the New York National Guard put 260 soldiers and airmen on duty to assist in New York’s response to the storm. Army and Air National Guard units[Read More…]
Attorney General Holder Announces Charges Against Russian Spy Ring in New York City
Spy Ring Attempted to Collect Economic Intelligence and Recruit New York City Residents as Intelligence Sources; Evgeny Buryakov, aka “Zhenya,” Worked Under “Non-Official Cover” as a Bank Employee in Manhattan Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 26, 2015. Attorney General Eric Holder, Assistant Attorney General for National Security John P. Carlin, U.S. Attorney Preet[Read More…]
Owner of Miami Home Health Company Sentenced to 106 Months in Prison for $30 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 26, 2015. The owner and operator of a Miami home health care agency was sentenced today to 106 months in prison for his participation in a $30 million Medicare fraud scheme. Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney Wifredo A. Ferrer[Read More…]
White House Fact Sheet: Fostering a Cleaner and More Sustainable Energy Future in the Caribbean
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 26, 2015. In follow-up to the launch of the Caribbean Energy Security Initiative (CESI) in June 2014, the Vice President, Secretary of Energy Moniz, other senior Administration officials, Caribbean Heads of Government, multilateral development banks, and other international partners participated in the Caribbean Energy Security Summit January 26[Read More…]
Caribbean Energy Security Summit Joint Statement, Jan. 26, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 26, 2015. The Governments of Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Canada, Colombia, Curacao, Dominica, Dominican Republic, France, Germany, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Mexico, New Zealand, Spain, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom, United States, together[Read More…]
Florida for Care Applauds Senate Bill 528; Comprehensive Medical Marijuana Legislation Filed by Republican Sen. Jeff Brandes
Tallahassee, FL—(ENEWSPF)—January 26, 2015. Today Florida for Care applauded the filing of Senate Bill 528, a piece of comprehensive medical marijuana legislation drafted and filed by Senator Jeff Brandes, the Republican representing District 22. “We are very excited to see Sen. Brandes file this important piece of legislation. Sen. Brandes[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Hosts STEM Boot Camp at South Suburban College
South Holland, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 26, 2015. Middle school students built a tabletop wind turbine from scratch during a STEM Boot Camp hosted by Congresswoman Robin Kelly at South Suburban College. Twenty-five Coolidge Middle School students from South Holland also measured the energy output of the mini-turbine they assembled, and experimented with[Read More…]
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