Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 3, 2014. By Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director Hawaii voters overwhelmingly support legalizing and regulating the adult use of cannabis, according to just-released statewide survey data by QMark Research and commissioned by the Hawaii Drug Policy Action Group. Sixty-six percent of respondents said they endorsed legalizing cannabis, an[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Senator Kirk Bill to Impose Mandatory Sentences for Consumer Hackers
Mandatory 25-Year Sentence for Stealing 1 Million or More Credit Card Numbers WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2014. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) announced at a Banking Subcommittee on National Security and International Trade and Finance hearing today that he will introduce The Computer Crimes Sentencing Act, which would create mandatory sentences for individuals found[Read More…]
ACLU Files Lawsuit Seeking Freedom to Marry for Wisconsin Couples
MADISON, Wis.–(ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2104. The American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Wisconsin and the law firm of Mayer Brown filed a federal lawsuit today on behalf of four same-sex couples who wish to marry in Wisconsin or are seeking recognition for their legal out-of-state marriages. The plaintiffs include Roy[Read More…]
Man from Normal Sentenced to 8 ½ Years in Prison for Workers’ Compensation Fraud
Longest Sentence for Workers’ Compensation Fraud in Illinois Since Anti-Fraud Provisions First Enacted in 2005 CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2014. Illinois Department of Insurance (DOI) Director Andrew Boron today announced a recent workers’ compensation fraud investigation has resulted in an eight and a half year sentence for a central Illinois man. Elbert[Read More…]
IDOT Winter Crews Clean Up, Prepare for Heavy Snowfall on Illinois Roads, Feb. 3, 2014
Snow Accumulation, High Winds, Freezing Rain Forecasted CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2014. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced today that winter weather crews are cleaning up from this weekend’s storm to prepare for the forecasted snowfall expected on Tuesday into Wednesday morning. The National Weather Service forecasted snow accumulations of five[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Jen Psaki, Feb. 3, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2014. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT U.S. Condemns Recent Terrorist Bombings in Lebanon ISRAEL/PALESTINIANS/REGION U.S. Opposed to Attempts to Boycott Israel / EU Secretary’s Voting Record in the U.S. Senate Molho / Livni / Netanyahu Ambassador Indyk Turkey KEYSTONE XL Process Ongoing, Released Final SEIS Last Friday,[Read More…]
U.S. State Department Issues Travel Warning for Israel, the West Bank and Gaza
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2014. The security environment remains complex in Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza, and U.S. citizens need to be aware of the continuing risks of travel to these areas, particularly to areas described in this Travel Warning where there are heightened tensions and security risks. The Department[Read More…]
Former Alabama KKK Leader Pleads Guilty to Cross Burning and Obstruction of Justice
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)—February 3, 2014. Steven Joshua Dinkle, 28, former Exalted Cyclops of the Ozark, Ala., chapter of the International Keystone Knights of the Ku Klux Klan (KKK), pleaded guilty in federal court today to hate crime and obstruction of justice charges for his role in a 2009 cross burning, the[Read More…]
Las Vegas Attorney Pleads Guilty for Role in Multimillion-Dollar Fraud
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 3, 2014. A Las Vegas attorney pleaded guilty today for his role in multiple schemes to defraud his clients, to defraud the IRS and to fraudulently gain control of condominium homeowners’ associations (HOAs) in the Las Vegas area to ensure that the HOAs would steer business to a[Read More…]
Leader of $28.3 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme Pleads Guilty
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 3, 2014. A Florida man who had been the owner and operator of multiple physical therapy rehabilitation facilities pleaded guilty today for his role in organizing and leading a $28.3 million Medicare fraud scheme involving physical and occupational therapy services. Acting Assistant Attorney General Mythili Raman of the[Read More…]
