CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 10, 2010. Bond was set at $ 1 million yesterday for two suburban men charged with bilking an insurance industry association out of more than $ 1 million dollars in a scheme that spanned six years, Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez announced . Harvey Cruz, 46, of Plainfield,[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Cook County State’s Attorney Teams Up With Retailers To Tackle Growing Problem Of Retail Theft
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 9, 2010. Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez recently announced formation of a first-of-its-kind task force to investigate and prosecute the crime of organized retail theft and fencing, a growing consumer problem that drives up costs for businesses as well as their customers. The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Regional[Read More…]
UN Panel Welcomes Conclusion of Voter Registration for South Sudan Referendum
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–9 December 2010 – The registration of voters ahead of the next month’s referendum on the self-determination of Southern Sudan has been concluded, the United Nations panel monitoring the process said today, welcoming the peaceful and orderly conduct of the exercise. Registration has, however, been extended in some out-of-country[Read More…]
Genocide Continues as Sudan’s Indicted Leader Games World – ICC Prosecutor
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–9 December 2010 – Genocide is still continuing in Darfur and Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir, already indicted by the International Criminal Court (ICC), is undertaking “enormous efforts” to cover up the crimes and manipulate the world community, the Court’s prosecutor said today. “The Government of Sudan is not cooperating[Read More…]
In Meeting With Israeli Defense Minister, Ban Voices Concern Over Settlements
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–9 December 2010 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today expressed concern over the settlement activity in the West Bank and East Jerusalem at a meeting with Israel’s Defence Minister Ehud Barak, during which the United Nations chief also raised the issue of freedom of movement for the world body. Mr.[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Phillip J. Crowley, December 9, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 9, 2010 INDEX: DEPARTMENT Secretary Clinton Meeting with Chief Israeli Negotiator Molho Palestinian Negotiator Erekat will Meet with Secretary Clinton tomorrow Secretary Clinton Spoke to President Abbas Twice Yesterday Secretary Clinton’s Meeting with Nigerian FM Secretary Clinton’s Meeting with Albanian FM Special Envoy Gration’s Travel in Darfur U.S.[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Robert Gibbs, December 9, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 9, 2010 – 1:48 P.M. EST MR. GIBBS: Mr. Kuhnhenn, take us away. Q Thank you, Robert. We had a little House Democratic action today, and in the wake of that, the Speaker said that the tax plan would not come to the floor unless it was “improved,”[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at Lighting of the National Christmas Tree
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 9, 2010 – 5:19 PM EST THE PRESIDENT: Merry Christmas, everybody! AUDIENCE: Merry Christmas! THE PRESIDENT: Happy holidays. We are just thrilled to have all of you here. Thank you, Secretary Salazar, for the kind introduction and for all that you’re doing to protect our national parks and[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 9, 2010. One year ago, I was humbled to receive the Nobel Peace Prize – an award that speaks to our highest aspirations, and that has been claimed by giants of history and courageous advocates who have sacrificed for freedom and justice. Mr. Liu Xiaobo is far[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty, December 9, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 9, 2010. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Lance Cpl. Michael E. Geary, 20, of Derry, N.H., died Dec. 8 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment,[Read More…]
