WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 15, 2014. As part of the Obama Administration’s broader efforts to strengthen critical energy infrastructure and build a stronger, more reliable power grid, the Energy Department today recognized the completion of New York Independent System Operator’s (NYISO) smart grid and control center project in Rensselaer, New York. Today, Assistant[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
President Obama Grants Commutation, April 15, 2014
WASHINGTON, D.C .—(ENEWSPF)—April 15, 2014. Today, President Barack Obama granted clemency to the following individual: Ceasar Huerta Cantu, also known as Cesar Huerta Cantu – Katy, Texas Offenses: Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute marijuana; money laundering (Western District of Virginia) Sentence: 180 months’ imprisonment (as amended), five[Read More…]
Following Mass Shooting Incidents, Attorney General Holder Urges Congress to Approve $15 Million to Train Law Enforcement Officers for ‘Active Shooter’ Situations
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 15, 2014. Following the recent tragedies at a Jewish Community Center outside of Kansas City and at Ft. Hood, Attorney General Eric Holder urged Congress Tuesday to approve $15 million in funding for active shooter training for law enforcement officers to ensure they have the tools they need to effectively[Read More…]
Religious Leaders Release “Easter Statement” Calling for an End to the War on Drugs and Mass Incarceration
NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—April 15, 2014. A broad coalition of Christian leaders have taken the occasion of the holiest day on the Christian calendar to release a statement calling for the end of the war on drugs and mass incarceration. “The cross that faith leaders are imploring others to take up is this[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Anniversary of the Boston Marathon Tragedy
Washington, DC—(ENEWPSF)—April 15, 2014. A year ago, tragedy struck at the 117th Boston Marathon. Four innocent people were killed that week, and hundreds more were wounded. Today, we remember Krystle Campbell, Lingzi Lu, Martin Richard, and Sean Collier. And we send our thoughts and prayers to those still struggling to[Read More…]
Readout of President Obama’s Call with President Putin, April 14, 2014
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 14, 2014. At Moscow’s request, President Obama spoke with Russian President Putin today about the situation in Ukraine. The President expressed grave concern about Russian government support for the actions of armed, pro-Russian separatists who threaten to undermine and destabilize the government of Ukraine. The President emphasized that[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, April 14, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 14, 2014 – 1:15 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for being here. Before I take your questions, I wanted to say something about today’s CBO report, which is welcome news. This report demonstrates the Affordable Care Act is working. It shows that[Read More…]
Private Selection Sweet Strawberry Sorbet Recalled for Undeclared Allergen
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–April 14, 2014. The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) said today it has recalled Private Selection Sweet Strawberry Sorbet sold at the company’s Kroger and Jay C stores in 13 states because the product may contain milk not listed on the label. People who are allergic to milk could[Read More…]
Updated Estimates of the Effects of the Insurance Coverage Provisions of the Affordable Care Act, April 2014
Affordable Care Act Will Cost Less Than Projected, Cover 12 Million Uninsured People This Year Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 14, 2014. CBO and the staff of the Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT) have updated their estimates of the budgetary effects of the provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that relate to[Read More…]
Federal Tax Prosecutions Serve As Reminder to Taxpayers to Comply With Tax Obligations on Eve of April 15 Deadline
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 14, 2014. Seven Chicago and suburban residents, among others, are facing federal prosecution for alleged federal income tax crimes in various separate cases filed recently. Two defendants were arrested by IRS agents today after they were indicted in an alleged scheme to use stolen identities to fraudulently claim and[Read More…]
