Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 11, 2015. AstraZeneca LP, a pharmaceutical manufacturer based in Delaware, has agreed to pay the government $7.9 million to settle allegations that it engaged in a kickback scheme in violation of the False Claims Act, the Justice Department announced today. AstraZeneca markets and sells pharmaceutical products in the[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Remarks by President Obama on Request to Congress for Authorization of Force Against ISIL, Feb. 11, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 11, 2015 – 3:37 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon. Today, as part of an international coalition of some 60 nations — including Arab countries — our men and women in uniform continue the fight against ISIL in Iraq and in Syria. More than 2,000[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on America’s Leadership in the Ebola Fight, Feb. 11, 2015
Washiington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 11, 2015 – 1:46 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Please, everybody, have a seat. Thank you. Thank you, everybody. Well, thank you, Rear Admiral Giberson, not only for the introduction, but for your leadership and your service. Last summer, as Ebola spread in West Africa, overwhelming[Read More…]
Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by Dr. Jill Biden at the 2015 Community College National Legislative Summit
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 11, 2015 Community colleges have entered a new day in America. As an educator, I am proud to be part of an administration that is committed to investing in our students, and restoring the promise of the American education system. In the depths of the recession, this administration[Read More…]
Federal Judge to Hear Motion to Dismiss Thursday, Feb. 12 in Widely Watched Medical Marijuana Case
Defendant Larry Harvey will argue that new Congressional measure forbids the DOJ from prosecuting his family Spokane, WA –(ENEWPSF)—February 11, 2015. A motion to dismiss will be heard in federal court Thursday in a widely watched medical marijuana case involving a family from rural northeastern Washington State. Larry Harvey, 71,[Read More…]
Report on Open Enrollment Week 12: January 31, 2015 – February 6, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 11, 2015. The following blog was posted reporting Open Enrollment for Week 12: January 31, 2015 – February 6, 2015. Since Open Enrollment began on November 15, 7.75 million consumers selected a plan or were automatically re-enrolled through the HealthCare.gov platform, which includes the Federally Facilitated Marketplaces, State[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Donates Books to Matteson Public Library in Honor of Black History Month
Matteson, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 11, 2015. Congresswoman Robin Kelly delivered nearly 100 books to the Matteson Public Library, more than 60 of them on African American history in honor of Black History Month. The books were donated as part of the Library of Congress Surplus Book Program. “Creating an opportunity for our[Read More…]
Pepperidge Farm Issues Voluntary Recall of Bagels in Select States Due to Undeclared Allergens
Norwalk, CT —(ENEWSPF)–February 11, 2015. Pepperidge Farm is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of bagels because they may contain undeclared allergens, including peanuts and almonds. People who have allergies to peanuts and almonds run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. The recall[Read More…]
Durbin, Kirk, Foster, Lipinski: Argonne To Receive $2.9 Million Grant To Help Mass Transit Systems Prepare For & Respond To Emergency Events
WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—February 10, 2015. U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Senator Mark Kirk (R-IL) and U.S. Representatives Bill Foster (D-IL) and Dan Lipinski (D-IL) announced today that that the Department of Transportation has awarded Argonne National Laboratory a $2,890,600 grant to conduct research examining the capacity of mass transit[Read More…]
Sen. Elizabeth Warren: Vaccines are Safe, Effective, and Best Chance to Protect our Children from Diseases
WASHINGTON, DC —(ENEWSPF)—February 10, 2015. United States Senator Elizabeth Warren spoke at a Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee hearing today titled, “The Reemergence of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases: Exploring the Public Health Successes and Challenges.” At the hearing, the Senator asked Dr. Anne Schuchat, the director of the National[Read More…]
