WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 4, 2014. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today released the following statement after learning that the Department of Justice’s Bureau of Prisons has begun the process of finding staff for Thomson prison. “I am glad to see that the Bureau of Prisons’ operations in Thomson, Illinois are getting[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
ACLU Says Tucson Police Department Violates Constitutional Rights in Use of SB 1070 ‘Show Me Your Papers’ Law
Ongoing Monitoring of SB 1070 Implementation Results in New Racial Profiling Incident TUCSON–(ENEWSPF)–April 4, 2014. The American Civil Liberties Union has initiated a second legal claim against an Arizona police department that stems from the implementation of the “show me your papers” provision of SB 1070, saying the law continues[Read More…]
Governor Quinn to Address Annual Tornado and Severe Weather Seminar
Will Join WGN’s Tom Skilling and National Weather Service Director to Discuss State Response to Recent Weather Emergencies BATAVIA–(ENEWSPF)–April 4, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn will be joined by WGN’s Chief Meteorologist Tom Skilling and National Weather Service Director Dr. Louis Uccellini at the Annual Fermilab/WGN Tornado and Severe Storms Seminar[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Marie Harf, April 4, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 4, 2014. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Secretary Kerry’s Travel Undersecretary Sherman’s Meetings with Ukrainian Member of Parliament Remembrance of Anne Smedinghoff MEPP Evaluation of Next Steps / U.S. Still Committed to the Process White House and Department Working Closely Together Both Sides Have Taken Unhelpful Steps Talking[Read More…]
U.S. State Dept. Updates Kenya Travel Warning, April 4, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 4, 2014. The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Kenya. U.S. citizens in Kenya, and those considering travel to Kenya, should evaluate their personal security situation in light of continuing and recently heightened threats from terrorism and the high rate of[Read More…]
Joint Statement by the United States of America and the Tunisian Republic, April 4, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 4, 2014. In their meeting today at the White House, President Obama and Prime Minister Jomaa reaffirmed the strategic partnership between the United States and Tunisia. The two leaders discussed the historic progress made in Tunisia as its political and civil society leaders have worked together to advance[Read More…]
Former Vice President of Government Contracting Company Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Bribery
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 4, 2014. A former vice president of a Chesapeake, Va., government contracting company pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to pay bribes to public officials in exchange for favorable treatment in connection with U.S. government contract work. Acting Assistant Attorney General David A. O’Neil of the Justice Department’s Criminal[Read More…]
Co-Owner of New Jersey Industrial Pipes Supply Company Pleads Guilty to Making False Statement in Connection with Superfund Investigation
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 4, 2014. A co-owner of a Middlesex, N.J., industrial pipes, valves and fittings supply company pleaded guilty today to one count of making a false statement, the Department of Justice announced. Victor Boski pleaded guilty in the U.S. District Court of New Jersey to willfully making a materially[Read More…]
Missouri Firm Recalls Chicken Nugget Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 4, 2014 – Tyson Foods Inc., a Sedalia, Mo. establishment, is recalling approximately 75,320 pounds of frozen, fully cooked chicken nugget products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The following products are subject to USDA[Read More…]
Obama Administration ‘Willing to Work’ With Congress to Reschedule Marijuana
Drug Policy Alliance: Rescheduling Is Small Step In Right Direction, But Wouldn’t Protect People From Being Arrested or Punished for Marijuana Possession NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—April 4, 2014. Attorney General Eric Holder said Friday that the Obama administration would be willing to work with Congress if lawmakers want to reschedule marijuana. Re-categorizing[Read More…]
