Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 11, 2015. The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the high security threat level in Yemen due to terrorist activities and civil unrest. On February 11, 2015, due to the deteriorating security situation in Sanaa, the Department of State suspended embassy operations and U.S. Embassy Sanaa American[Read More…]
Day: February 11, 2015
Two U.S. Army Sergeants Plead Guilty to Taking Bribes While Deployed in Afghanistan
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 11, 2015. Two sergeants with the U.S. Army have pleaded guilty for accepting bribes from Afghan truck drivers at Forward Operating Base Gardez, Afghanistan (FOB Gardez), in exchange for allowing the drivers to take thousands of gallons of fuel from the base for resale on the black market,[Read More…]
Presidential Task Force Releases Implementation Plan for the National Strategy for Combating Wildlife Trafficking
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 11, 2015. Recognizing that wildlife trafficking is an urgent conservation and national security threat, the Departments of Justice, State and the Interior today unveiled the implementation plan for the U.S. National Strategy for Combating Wildlife Trafficking. The agencies are co-chairs of the president’s Task Force on Combating Wildlife[Read More…]
AstraZeneca to Pay $7.9 Million to Resolve Kickback Allegations
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 11, 2015. AstraZeneca LP, a pharmaceutical manufacturer based in Delaware, has agreed to pay the government $7.9 million to settle allegations that it engaged in a kickback scheme in violation of the False Claims Act, the Justice Department announced today. AstraZeneca markets and sells pharmaceutical products in the[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on Request to Congress for Authorization of Force Against ISIL, Feb. 11, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 11, 2015 – 3:37 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon. Today, as part of an international coalition of some 60 nations — including Arab countries — our men and women in uniform continue the fight against ISIL in Iraq and in Syria. More than 2,000[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on America’s Leadership in the Ebola Fight, Feb. 11, 2015
Washiington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 11, 2015 – 1:46 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Please, everybody, have a seat. Thank you. Thank you, everybody. Well, thank you, Rear Admiral Giberson, not only for the introduction, but for your leadership and your service. Last summer, as Ebola spread in West Africa, overwhelming[Read More…]
Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by Dr. Jill Biden at the 2015 Community College National Legislative Summit
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 11, 2015 Community colleges have entered a new day in America. As an educator, I am proud to be part of an administration that is committed to investing in our students, and restoring the promise of the American education system. In the depths of the recession, this administration[Read More…]
Federal Judge to Hear Motion to Dismiss Thursday, Feb. 12 in Widely Watched Medical Marijuana Case
Defendant Larry Harvey will argue that new Congressional measure forbids the DOJ from prosecuting his family Spokane, WA –(ENEWPSF)—February 11, 2015. A motion to dismiss will be heard in federal court Thursday in a widely watched medical marijuana case involving a family from rural northeastern Washington State. Larry Harvey, 71,[Read More…]
Report on Open Enrollment Week 12: January 31, 2015 – February 6, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 11, 2015. The following blog was posted reporting Open Enrollment for Week 12: January 31, 2015 – February 6, 2015. Since Open Enrollment began on November 15, 7.75 million consumers selected a plan or were automatically re-enrolled through the HealthCare.gov platform, which includes the Federally Facilitated Marketplaces, State[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Donates Books to Matteson Public Library in Honor of Black History Month
Matteson, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 11, 2015. Congresswoman Robin Kelly delivered nearly 100 books to the Matteson Public Library, more than 60 of them on African American history in honor of Black History Month. The books were donated as part of the Library of Congress Surplus Book Program. “Creating an opportunity for our[Read More…]