Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 10, 2014. The Justice Department announced the filing of a lawsuit today against the State of Rhode Island and the Rhode Island Department of Corrections (RIDOC) alleging that the defendants are engaged in a pattern or practice of employment discrimination against African-Americans and Hispanics in violation of Title[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
State Department Briefing by Marie Harf, Feb. 10, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 10, 2014. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Secretary Kerry’s Travel to Seoul, Beijing, Jakarta, and Abu Dhabi Secretary Kerry to Attend Event Hosted by Vietnamese Embassy Marking 20th Anniversary of Normalized U.S.-Vietnam Trade Relations Detention of Activists in Cuba 2014 Winter Olympics / Athlete of the Day /[Read More…]
Senator Merkley Votes to Remove Military Retiree Cuts
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 10, 2014. Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement after the Senate voted to move forward on a bill that would safeguard military retirees from changes to cost of living adjustments (COLA) that were included in the budget agreement passed last December. “The budget deal passed last[Read More…]
Just in Time for Valentine’s Day: Insights from a Professional Hugger
David Melia, a professional hugger and sophomore at DePaul University, shares insights on how to make meaningful connections with others on Valentine’s Day. He is the author of “Free Hugs: It’s More Than A Campaign — It’s A Lifestyle,” in his book Melia talks about how he gave more than[Read More…]
‘Defense Area’ Redevelopment Brings Housing and Jobs to Madison County
Illinois Housing Development Authority provides crucial funding to build Emerald Ridge and create 80 local jobs EAST ALTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 10, 2014. In one year, a new development of 46 new rental single-family homes for working families will open on the former site of a World War II-era development known as the[Read More…]
Former Sailor Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Attempted Espionage
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 10, 2014. Robert Patrick Hoffman II, 40, of Virginia Beach, Va., was sentenced today to serve 30 years in prison for attempting to commit espionage against the United States. John P. Carlin, Acting Assistant Attorney General of the Justice Department’s National Security Division; Dana J. Boente, Acting United[Read More…]
Two Men Sentenced for Federal Hate Crime Charges Resulting from 2012 New Year’s Eve Attack
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 10, 2014. The Civil Rights Division and U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California announced that two Latino men associated with the Compton 155 street gang were sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Terry J. Hatter Jr. for their racially-motivated attack on African-American juveniles at a[Read More…]
Former Executive of Power Generation Company Charged with Fraud and Money Laundering
Indictment Alleges an Eight-Year Scheme to Obtain More Than $5 Million in Kickbacks from Three Foreign Power Companies to Secure More Than $2 Billion in Lucrative Contracts Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 10, 2014. Asem Elgawhary, the former principal vice president of Bechtel Corporation and general manager of the Power Generation Engineering and[Read More…]
HealthCare.gov: Want Coverage Starting March 1? Plan Ahead for Best Results
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 10, 2014. Consumers are applying and enrolling in quality, affordable health coverage every day using HealthCare.gov and State-based Marketplaces around the country. More than 3 million have enrolled so far, and we hope millions more will do so by March 31st, the end of open enrollment. From Saturday[Read More…]
Governor Quinn and Governor Ávila Open New Trade Office, Present Free Concert by Orquesta Sinfónica
150-year Friendship Between Mexico and Illinois to be Celebrated and Strengthened During Two-Day Official Visit CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 10, 2014. Today Governor Pat Quinn welcomed to Illinois the Governor of the State of Mexico Eruviel Ávila for an official state visit that celebrates the 150-year friendship between Illinois and Mexico. Governor Ávila’s[Read More…]
