Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 24, 2015. The Justice Department announced today that the independent federal investigation found insufficient evidence to pursue federal criminal civil rights charges against George Zimmerman for the fatal shooting of Trayvon Martin on Feb. 26, 2012, in Sanford, Florida. Prosecutors from the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, officials[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Superseding Indictment Charges Two Brothers with Filing 30 Fraudulent Tax Returns Seeking Refunds of More Than $200 Million
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 24, 2015. A federal grand jury has returned a superseding indictment against two brothers late yesterday, adding conspiracy to commit wire fraud, mail fraud, aggravated identity theft and money laundering charges arising from a scheme in which they filed 30 fraudulent tax returns seeking refunds of more than[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama and the Amir of Qatar After Bilateral Meeting, Feb. 24, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 24, 2015 – 12:45 P.M. EST PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, I want to welcome His Highness, the Amir of Qatar, for his first visit to the Oval Office in his current position. The United States and Qatar have a very strong security relationship. They are hosts to our men[Read More…]
Veto Message from President Obama to the Senate Re: S. 1, Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 24, 2015. TO THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES: I am returning herewith without my approval S. 1, the “Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act.” Through this bill, the United States Congress attempts to circumvent longstanding and proven processes for determining whether or not building and operating a cross-border[Read More…]
Trial Starts Wednesday, Feb. 25 in Widely Watched Federal Medical Marijuana Case of the So-Called ‘Kettle Falls Five’
Government continues prosecution despite Congressional ban on interfering with implementation of state law Spokane, WA –(ENEWSPF)—February 24, 2015. Trial starts Wednesday in a widely watched federal medical marijuana case from eastern Washington State known as the Kettle Falls Five. The Obama Administration is aggressively pursuing marijuana trafficking charges against a[Read More…]
Rep. Robin Kelly Sponsors 2015 Congressional Art Contest for High School Students
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 24, 2015. U.S. Representative Robin Kelly is sponsoring an annual Congressional Art Competition open to high school students residing or attending a school within the Second Congressional District. The winner will have the opportunity to attend a ceremony in Washington D.C. this summer and their artwork will be displayed[Read More…]
President Obama Vetoes Keystone XL Bill
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)President Obama used only his third veto to halt a bill that would force construction of the Keystone XL pipeline. Neither the House nor Senate have enough votes to override the president’s rejection of this controversial project. Friends of the Earth President Erich Pica issued the following statement: We[Read More…]
New Data Show House Republican Bill Would Allow Billions in Cuts for Largest School Districts Serving High Populations of Black and Hispanic Students
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 24, 2015. The U.S. Department of Education is releasing new data today detailing the impact of potential cuts to school districts serving high concentrations of Black and Hispanic students as a result of proposed legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education[Read More…]
UN Nuclear Chief Meets Iranian Minister to Boost Understanding, Move Towards Agreement
IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano (right) meets with the Deputy for Legal and International Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran, Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, at IAEA Headquarters in Vienna, Austria, on 24 February 2015. Photo: IAEA/Dean Calma Vienna, Austria–(ENEWSPF)–24 February 2015 – The head of the UN atomic[Read More…]
Million Hearts Recognizes 2014 Hypertension Control Champions
30 winners use evidence-based strategies to achieve high rates of blood pressure control for their patients Full list of Champions at millionhearts.hhs.gov. Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–February 24, 2015. Today the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Million Hearts initiative recognized 30 public and private health care practices and systems across the[Read More…]
