Vienna, Austria–(ENEWSPF)–July 9, 2015. SECRETARY KERRY: Well, good evening, everybody, and let me start by thanking all of you for your remarkable patience. I know – in fact, all of us involved in this know – that this has been a very difficult couple of weeks for the many journalists[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Representative Blumenauer Applauds Inclusion of Reimbursements of End-of-Life Care Discussions in CMS Payment Rule
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 9, 2015. Today, Representative Earl Blumenauer (OR-03) applauded the proposal to create a benefit for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries who have end-of-life discussions with their doctors as included in the proposed 2016 Physician Fee Schedule by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Representative Blumenauer released the[Read More…]
Army Announces Force Structure and Stationing Decisions
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 9, 2015. The Department of the Army announced today force structure decisions and stationing plans for the reduction of the regular Army from 490,000 to 450,000 soldiers. The reduction of force structure will occur in fiscal years 2016 and 2017; the reduction of 40,000 end strength will be[Read More…]
New Survey of DACA Recipients Finds that Average Hourly Wages Increased by 45 Percent, Among Other Benefits
A nationwide survey conducted by Tom K. Wong of the University of California, San Diego; the National Immigration Law Center, or NILC; and the Center for American Progress, illustrates the impact of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, on employment, wages, education, and more. DREAMers and parents take an[Read More…]
Sierra Club: State-commissioned Study Confirms that Fracking is a Threat to Environment
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 9, 2015. Today, the California Natural Resources Agency released the final two independent scientific assessments of oil well stimulation treatments, including hydraulic fracturing, in California, as required under SB4 (Pavley, 2013). The studies, conducted by the California Council on Science and Technology, reviewed available scientific information on fracking[Read More…]
Prairie State College Hosting ‘Get EMPOWERed’ Event for Professional Women on July 30
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–July 9, 2015. Prairie State College (PSC) welcomes community members to explore ways to determine their dreams, define their moments and discover their destiny during its July 30 event, “Get EMPOWERed.” This is a women’s focused educational event offering an engaging keynote presenter, choice of breakout sessions, and a[Read More…]
Rep. Jan Schakowsky Floor Speech Opposing Republican Support for the Confederate Battle Flag
WASHINGTON, DC – (ENEWSPF)—July 9, 2015. South Carolina has acted to remove the Confederate Battle Flag from their capitol grounds. Yet, Republicans in the U.S. House, just last night, unbelievably, inexplicably acted to uphold the same flag through the Calvert amendment. They surreptitiously rushed to have the National Park Service[Read More…]
Rockford Man Sentenced To 12 Years In Federal Prison For Drug-Trafficking And Firearm Offenses
ROCKFORD —(ENEWSPF)–July 9, 2015. A Rockford man was sentenced yesterday in federal court on drug-trafficking and firearm charges. JARVIS WASHINGTON, 28, of Rockford, Ill., was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Frederick J. Kapala to a total of 12 years in federal prison, and ordered to serve 4 years of supervised[Read More…]
Marina Developer Sentenced To 60 Months In Federal Prison For Defrauding The Village Of Riverdale Of Over $370,000
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–July 9, 2015. A real estate developer who defrauded the Village of Riverdale of over $370,000 in public funds was sentenced yesterday to 60 months in federal prison. JOHN THOMAS, 52, of Chicago, owned and controlled Nosmo Kings LLC, which entered into an agreement with Riverdale to develop property[Read More…]
Social Security Administration Benefits Authorizer And Four Others Charged In $1.9 Million Kickback Scheme
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—July 9, 2015. A benefits authorizer at the Social Security Administration in Chicago authorized over $1.9 million in fraudulent benefits to more than 150 recipients who kicked backed cash to him and several others, according to a federal indictment unsealed yesterday. The benefits authorizer, JAYSON CRUZ, 39, of Chicago,[Read More…]
