Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2014. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Re-launch of Secretary Kerry’s Twitter Account RUSSIA Resignation of Ambassador McFaul DEPARTMENT Secretary Kerry / U.S. Olympic Team AFGHANISTAN Meeting of Department of Defense Leadership Taliban / Afghans Talking to Afghans / Afghan-Led Peace and Reconciliation BSA / Ambassador Dobbins PAKISTAN[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Iran Policy and Negotiations Update, Feb. 4, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2014. Written Statement Before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations by Wendy R. Sherman, Under Secretary for Political Affairs. Good morning, Chairman Menendez, Ranking Member Corker, distinguished members of the Committee. I appreciate this opportunity to provide you with an update on the P5+1’s negotiations with Iran over[Read More…]
Justice Department Settles with Rite Aid of Michigan Over Alleged HIV Discrimination
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 4, 2014. The Justice Department announced today that, as part of its Barrier-Free Health Care Initiative, it has reached a settlement with Rite Aid of Michigan to resolve claims that Rite Aid violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The department found that a Rite Aid store pharmacist[Read More…]
Justice Department Files Fair Housing Lawsuit Against Owner and Managers of Illinois Mobile Home Park for Discriminating Against African-Americans and Families with Children
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 4, 2014. The Justice Department filed a lawsuit today against the owner and those responsible for the management of a 126-space mobile home park in Effingham, Ill., for violating the Fair Housing Act (FHA) by discriminating against African-Americans and families with children. “People should not be denied the[Read More…]
Indiana Law Enforcement Human Trafficking Task Force Announces First Federal Charges
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 4, 2014. The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Indiana announced the filing of a nine count federal indictment this afternoon against Jerry Mitchell, aka Tre da Great, age 24, of Indianapolis. The charges include sex trafficking, sex trafficking[Read More…]
Army Soldier Sentenced on Bribery Charges for Facilitating Thefts of Fuel in Afghanistan, Feb. 4, 2014
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 4, 2014. A former U.S. Army soldier was sentenced to serve 87 months in prison for her role in stealing fuel at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Fenty, Afghanistan, Acting Assistant Attorney General Mythili Raman of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division announced today. Former U.S. Army Specialist Stephanie Charboneau,[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Farm Bill, Feb. 4, 2014
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 4, 2014. Today, in a strong bipartisan vote, the U.S. Senate came together to pass a comprehensive Farm Bill – legislation that will build on the historic economic gains in rural America over the past five years, create new jobs and opportunities, and protect the most vulnerable Americans. [Read More…]
Waubonsee Community College and Governors State University Sign Dual Degree Agreement
University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2014 – Governors State University is pleased to welcome a new partner to the Dual Degree Program. At a February 3 ceremony, Governors State president Dr. Elaine P. Maimon and Waubonsee Community College president Dr. Christine Sobek, along with other key members of the schools’ administration[Read More…]
D.C. Council Votes to Decriminalize Marijuana and End Marijuana Possession Arrests in D.C.
Bill Would Reduce Enormous Racial Disparities in Criminal Justice System Last-Minute Amendments Weaken Bill; Advocates Warn That “Public Consumption” Provision Will Perpetuate Unfair and Costly Arrests Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 4, 2014. The D.C. Council took a major step to decriminalizing marijuana in the nation’s capital today by voting 11-1 in favor of[Read More…]
Open House for Incoming Freshmen at Governors State University on February 17
University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2014 – High school seniors and their parents will have the opportunity to learn about the opportunities for first year students at Governors State University on February 17 at 9 a.m. Information will be available about the university’s programs, facilities and campus life, as well as[Read More…]
