University Park, IL –(ENEWSPF)—February 13, 2015. GRE test-taking strategies, choosing the right graduate program and financing your education are all topics that will be discussed at the Graduate Program Open House at Governors State University on March 7, 2015, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Attendees will learn from expert[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
White House Press Gaggle by Eric Schultz Aboard Air Force One, Feb. 12, 2015
En Route California–(ENEWSPF)–February 12, 2015 – 3:52 P.M. EST MR. SCHULTZ: Good afternoon, everyone. Welcome aboard Air Force One. Before we begin, I’m sure you all saw some significant news out of Philadelphia today. In anticipation of your questions on that, I’m happy to give you the President’s reaction. In[Read More…]
Bipartisan Senators Introduce Bill To Lift Cuban Embargo
Bipartisan legislation would pave the way for new economic opportunities for American businesses and farmers by boosting U.S. exports and allowing Cubans greater access to American goods WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–February 12, 2015. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced bipartisan legislation to lift the Cuban trade embargo. Cosponsored by Senators Amy Klobuchar[Read More…]
Senators Lee, Durbin Introduce Smarter Sentencing Act Of 2015
Bipartisan bill will modernize federal drug sentencing policy WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–February 12, 2015. Today, U.S. Senators Mike Lee (R-UT) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) were joined by U.S. Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX), Patrick Leahy (D-VT), and Cory Booker (D-NJ) to announce legislation to modernize federal drug sentencing polices by giving federal judges more[Read More…]
‘Yemen is Collapsing Before Our Eyes,’ UN Chief Warns, Urging International Support to End Crisis
Damage to property and infrastructure caused by fighting between Government troops and militants is estimated at 95 per cent in some areas of Yemen. Photo: OCHA/EmanAl-Awami NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–12 February 2015 – Amid a dangerous political and humanitarian crisis and a seething secessionist movement, Yemen sits on the brink of collapse,[Read More…]
Senators Kirk, Shaheen, Toomey Introduce Bipartisan Sugar Reform to Save Illinois Candy Jobs
Sugar Reform Bill Would Protect Jobs, Save Consumers Money; 7,000 Jobs in Illinois Rely on Sugar Industry WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–February 12, 2015. U.S. Senators Mark Kirk (R-Ill.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) and Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) today reintroduced the Sugar Reform Act, legislation that would save taxpayers and consumers money by ending the[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Jen Psaki, Feb. 12, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 12, 2015. Index for Today’s Briefing RUSSIA/UKRAINE ISIL TURKEY UN SECURITY COUNCIL/ ISIL INDIA SRI LANKA YEMEN/IRAN YEMEN JAPAN PAKISTAN IRAN/YEMEN SOUTH KOREA/CUBA YEMEN CUBA TRANSCRIPT: 12:43 p.m. EST MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Maybe I was a little quick on the two minutes. (Laughter.) QUESTION: Perhaps. MS. PSAKI:[Read More…]
Attorney General Holder Delivers Remarks at the My Brother’s Keeper Community Challenge National Convening, Feb. 12, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 12, 2015. Thank you, Taj [Atkinson], for that kind introduction – and for the commitment you’ve shown to ensuring that Central High School in Newark is the kind of place where you and your classmates can learn, grow, and thrive. I applaud you for striving to build fellowship[Read More…]
Campaign Manager Pleads Guilty to Coordinated Campaign Contributions and False Statements
First Criminal Prosecution in the United States For Campaign Finance Coordination between Political Committees Washington, DC—(ENEWSFP)—February 12, 2015. A campaign finance manager and political consultant pleaded guilty today in the Eastern District of Virginia for coordinating $325,000 in federal election campaign contributions by a political action committee (PAC) to a[Read More…]
New Jersey Oyster Harvesters and Dealers Sentenced for Illegally Trafficking in Oysters, Falsifying Food Safety and Oyster Harvest Records, and Obstructing Justice
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 12, 2015. Three oyster harvesters and dealers, an employee and a related business were sentenced yesterday in federal court in Camden, New Jersey. Todd Reeves, Thomas Reeves, Renee Reeves, of Port Norris, New Jersey, and their oyster dealer company, Shellrock LLC, were sentenced for their roles in creating[Read More…]
