Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 28, 2015 I want to congratulate Prime Minister Abadi and the government of Iraq on their progress in retaking Ramadi today. The expulsion of ISIL by Iraqi security forces, supported by our international coalition, is a significant step forward in the campaign to defeat this barbaric group and[Read More…]
Day: December 28, 2015
Department of Defense Forwards to Congress Proposed Changes to the Uniform Code of Military Justice
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 28, 2015. Today the Department of Defense forwarded to Congress a legislative proposal to reform the Uniform Code of Military Justice, the statutory framework of the military justice system. The proposal is based on the recommendations of the Military Justice Review Group, which conducted a detailed analysis of[Read More…]
Harlem Globetrotters Icon – and Hall of Famer – Meadowlark Lemon Passes Away at 83
Globetrotters legend captured the hearts and imagination of countless fans worldwide ATLANTA–(ENEWSPF)–December 28, 2015 – George “Meadowlark” Lemon – known to many as the “Clown Prince of Basketball” with the Harlem Globetrotters – passed away yesterday in Scottsdale, Ariz., at the age of 83. Services are pending. During his 24[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Takes Action to Stop Illegal Debt Collection Lawsuit Mill
Order Would Bar Georgia Law Firm from Churning Out Illegal Collections Lawsuits and Require $3.1 Million Penalty WASHINGTON, D.C. — (ENEWSPF)–December 28, 2015. Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) filed a proposed consent order in federal court that would resolve a lawsuit against Frederick J. Hanna & Associates, a[Read More…]
Gigs Graphics! Art Exhibition Opens at Prairie State College Christopher Art Gallery Jan. 4
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–December 28, 2015. Prairie State College is hosting, “Gigs Graphics!” an exhibition of posters of music events from acclaimed Chicago area illustrators, designers and printers, Jan. 4 through 28, in the Christopher Art Gallery. The gallery is located on the college’s main campus at 202 S. Halsted St. in[Read More…]
CDC Year in Review: What’s Next?
Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–December 28, 2015. Today, CDC reviews the most pressing public health challenges of 2015 and previews plans for 2016. CDC has made significant strides combatting some of the biggest threats to Americans’ health, including infectious and chronic diseases. In 2015, CDC helped lead global efforts to slow Ebola transmissions[Read More…]