Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 27, 2014. Today, the Center for American Progress released a new report that examines the impact that allowing immigrants to gain full citizenship would have on the economy. The report, titled “The Economic Case for a Clear, Quick Pathway to Citizenship” analyzes not just the U.S. case but also[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Google, Facebook, and Other Tech Firms Will Be Allowed to Release Info About NSA Requests
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–January 27, 2014. The government has partially lifted a gag on Google and other technology companies, allowing them to publish more specific statistics about the information they give to the government in response to national security demands, according to the Justice Department. The announcement comes several months after Google,[Read More…]
Chicago Public Schools Will Remain Closed Tuesday, Jan. 28
Extreme Cold and High Winds Force Closure of Schools for a Second Day CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 27, 2014. Chicago Public Schools will be closed for a second day Tuesday due to the extreme cold temperatures and high winds that remain in the area. District officials continue to monitor the weather conditions, but[Read More…]
Pentagon Condemns Afghan Release of Bagram Detainees
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 27, 2014. An Afghan government order to release 37 of 88 detainees who U.S. Defense Department leaders have deemed to be legitimate threats to national security drew condemnation from a Pentagon spokesman today. Army Col. Steve Warren said strong evidence or investigative leads support the detainees’ prosecution or[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Kerry at the U.S.-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 27, 2014. SECRETARY KERRY: Please, everybody. Well, good morning to all, to our friends from Pakistan, As-Salaam Alaikum. We’re very happy to welcome you here to Washington. A little cold, but at least it’s not snowing today. It’s a great pleasure for me to welcome Mr. Aziz and[Read More…]
Almighty Imperial Gangster Member Convicted of Murder and Violent Crime Offenses
Six Additional Gang Members Have Recently Pleaded Guilty for Their Roles in Murders and Attempted Murders Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 27, 2014. Richard Reyes, a member of the Almighty Imperial Gangsters, has been convicted at trial for his role in violent acts as a member of a criminal street gang that operated[Read More…]
Medicare Fraud Strike Force Set Record Numbers for Health Care Fraud Prosecutions in FY 2013
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 27, 2014. The Justice Department’s Medicare Fraud Strike Force has set record numbers for health care prosecutions in Fiscal Year 2013, demonstrating the targeted and coordinated approach remains strong as the strike force enters its eighth year of fighting fraud against the government’s health care programs. “These record[Read More…]
Joint Statement by Attorney General Holder and Director of National Intelligence Clapper on New Reporting Methods for National Security Orders
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 27, 2014. Attorney General Eric Holder and Director of National Intelligence James Clapper released the following joint statement Monday: “As indicated in the Justice Department’s filing with the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, the administration is acting to allow more detailed disclosures about the number of national security orders[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on International Holocaust Remembrance Day 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 27, 2014. Each year on this day the world comes together to commemorate a barbaric crime unique in human history. We recall six million Jews and millions of other innocent victims who were murdered in Nazi death camps. We mourn lives cut short and communities torn apart. Yet[Read More…]
New York Senator Chuck Schumer and Texas Governor Rick Perry Support CO and WA Right to Legalize Marijuana
Growing Bi-Partisan Support on Heels of Obama Calling New Laws Legalizing Marijuana in Colorado and Washington ‘Important’ NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—January 27, 2014. Today, Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) expressed his support for allowing states to move forward with taxing and regulating marijuana, telling MSNBC that “having the states experiment is a good[Read More…]
