“There is too much at stake to play politics with our nation’s Iran policy. Likewise, Republicans should stop putting America’s veterans at risk and help Democrats pass the crucial legislation on the floor.” Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2014. Nevada Senator Harry Reid spoke on the Senate floor today regarding the[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
UK’s Spy Agency Obtained Millions of Webcam Images With Help From NSA
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2014. With the assistance and apparent consent of the NSA, Britain’s spy agency GCHQ collected webcam images from the video chats of millions of innocent people, according to a report today by The Guardian. The dragnet surveillance program reportedly swept up the Yahoo video communications of many[Read More…]
Illinois Awarding $1 Million in Grants to Reduce Youth Access to Tobacco Sales
First-ever combined tobacco/liquor seminars, teen video contest also announced CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2014. To help protect the health of our children, the Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) is awarding $1 million in grants to communities throughout the state to implement the Kids Can’t Buy ‘Em Here tobacco enforcement program. “This effort[Read More…]
White House Fact Sheet: President Obama Launches My Brother’s Keeper Initiative to Build Ladders of Opportunity For Boys and Young Men of Color
“I’m reaching out to some of America’s leading foundations and corporations on a new initiative to help more young men of color facing especially tough odds to stay on track and reach their full potential.” – President Barack Obama, January 28, 2014 “There are a lot of kids out there[Read More…]
Press Briefing by Secretary Hagel at NATO Headquarters, Brussels, Belgium, Feb. 27, 2014
BELGIUM—(ENEWSPF)—February 27, 2014. REAR ADMIRAL JOHN KIRBY: Good afternoon, everybody. I’m Admiral John Kirby, press secretary for Secretary Hagel. The secretary will open with a few remarks and then we’ll have time for just — for just a few questions after that. And I’ll be moderating the questions. Mr. Secretary?[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Kerry With German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2014. SECRETARY KERRY: Good afternoon, everybody. It’s my great pleasure to welcome Foreign Minister Steinmeier of Germany to Washington this afternoon. And I’m really happy to be able to do this because the foreign minister and Chancellor Merkel gave me a terrific welcome and hosted me in[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Kerry on the Release of the Annual Country Reports on Human Rights
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2014. Well, good morning, everybody. Excuse me. I’ve got a little allergies this morning, I think. I’m delighted to be here this morning for the second Human Rights report that I have issued as Secretary, and I’m particularly pleased to be here with our Acting Assistant Secretary[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Jen Psaki, Feb. 27, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2014. Index for Today’s Briefing UKRAINE Russia / Territorial Integrity / U.S. Supports People of Ukraine SYRIA Regime Actions against Delegates to the Geneva Talks EGYPT Detained Journalists / Media Freedom AZERBAIJAN Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict VENEZUELA Engagement through the OAS / U.S.-Venezuela Relationship INDIA Human Rights Report /[Read More…]
Portola Valley, Calif., Man Sentenced to Prison for Failure to Report Foreign Bank Accounts Held at UBS
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 27, 2014. Christopher B. Berg of Portola Valley, Calif., was sentenced yesterday to one year and one day in prison to be followed by three years supervised release, announced Assistant Attorney General for the Tax Division Kathryn Keneally and U.S. Attorney Melinda Haag for the Northern District of[Read More…]
Owner of Fake Michigan Psychotherapy Clinic Sentenced for Role in Medicare Fraud Scheme
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 27, 2014. The owner of two Flint, Mich., adult day care centers was sentenced today for his leadership role in a $3.2 million Medicare fraud scheme. Acting Assistant Attorney General Mythili Raman of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan Barbara L.[Read More…]
