INDIANAPOLIS–(ENEWSPF)–March 14, 2014. The American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Indiana, and the Lemieux Law Office of Indianapolis filed a federal lawsuit yesterday on behalf of fifteen individuals, including a widow and two children, who have experienced harm and discrimination because of Indiana’s ban on marriage between same-sex couples[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
State Department Briefing by Marie Harf, March 14, 2014
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—March 14, 2014. Index for Today’s Briefing RUSSIA Restrictions on Media / Censorship Laws DEPARTMENT Visit by University of Pittsburgh’s Graduate School of Public and International Affairs Deputy Spokesperson Harf Briefing at Foreign Press Center RUSSIA Media Freedoms / Censorship Laws / Russian Press Operations in the U.S. THAILAND/CHINA[Read More…]
U.S. State Dept. Issues Russian Federation Travel Alert Due to Events in Ukraine
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 14, 2014. The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens in Russia to the ongoing tensions in Ukraine and the potential for increased public demonstrations and anti-American actions in Russia in connection with Russian actions in the Crimea. The Department of State also alerts U.S. citizens in Russia to[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Kerry on Ukraine, March 14, 2014
LONDON–(ENEWSPF)–March 14, 2014. SECRETARY KERRY: Good afternoon, everybody. President Obama, as you know, asked me to come to London in an effort to try to deescalate the situation in Ukraine. Today, Foreign Minister Lavrov and I engaged in a very in-depth, constructive dialogue on how to address legitimate concerns in[Read More…]
Ukrainian Businessman Arrested in Austria on U.S. International Corruption Conspiracy Charges
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)—March 14, 2014. Dmitry Firtash, 48, a Ukrainian businessman, was arrested Wednesday by Austrian authorities in Vienna on a provisional arrest request based on charges filed in the Northern District of Illinois, announced Acting Assistant Attorney General Mythili Raman of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney Zachary[Read More…]
Medical Clinic Owner Sentenced for Role in Multiple Health Care Fraud Schemes Totaling Over $20 Million
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—March 14, 2014. The owner and operator of a Miami medical clinic, Merfi Corp., was sentenced today to serve 108 months in prison for her participation in multiple health care fraud schemes. Acting Assistant Attorney General Mythili Raman of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney Wifredo A. Ferrer[Read More…]
Medical Clinic Owner and Other Patient Recruiters Sentenced for Roles in $8 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—March 14, 2014. Several patient recruiters, including a medical clinic owner, were sentenced today for their participation in a health care fraud scheme involving Flores Home Health Care Inc., a defunct home health care company. Acting Assistant Attorney General Mythili Raman of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney[Read More…]
Remarks by First Lady at Partnership for a Healthier America’s Building a Healthier Future Summit
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 14, 2014 – 1:41 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Yay to everyone! (Applause.) Thank you so much. You all, rest yourselves. It is a pleasure to be here with all of you today. Let me start by thanking Larry, not just for his very kind introduction but for his[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Kenny of Ireland after Bilateral Meeting, March 14, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 14, 2014 – 11:15 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, it is wonderful to have Taoiseach Kenny back here in the Oval Office. This is one of my favorite times of year because I’m able to join with our friends from Ireland to celebrate the incredible bond that exists[Read More…]
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Meeting with Trade Association Leaders on Job-Driven Training
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—March 14, 2014. Vice President Biden dropped by a meeting with trade association leaders this afternoon to discuss workforce development and job-driven training. The Vice President highlighted the importance of working together to give America’s workers opportunities to acquire skills they need to pursue in-demand jobs and careers. The[Read More…]
