Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 21, 2014. After a three-day trial, a federal jury found the former executive director of the Legislature of the Virgin Islands guilty of accepting bribes and extortion in the awarding of contracts with the Legislature. Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, U.S.[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Colorado Big Game Hunting Outfitter Sentenced to More Than Two Years for Role in Illegal Mountain Lion and Bobcat Hunts
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 2, 2014. Christopher W. Loncarich, 55, of Mack, Colorado, was sentenced in federal court in Denver yesterday to serve 27 months in prison. The sentence was a result of Loncarich’s guilty plea to a felony conspiracy charge stemming from his sale of outfitting services for illegal mountain lion[Read More…]
Statements to the Press by Vice President Biden and Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, Nov. 21, 2014
Kyiv, Ukraine–(ENEWSPF)–November 21, 2014 – 3:10 P.M. (Local) PRESIDENT POROSHENKO: (As interpreted) Dear colleagues, dear friends, first of all, I would like to greet everyone on the Day of Freedom and Dignity that Ukraine marks today for the first time, the first anniversary of our revolution of dignity, and the[Read More…]
White House Fact Sheet: The Economic Benefits of Fixing Our Broken Immigration System
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 21, 2014. The President’s Immigration Accountability Executive actions will help secure the border, hold nearly 5 million undocumented immigrants accountable and ensure that everyone plays by the same rules. Acting within his legal authority, the President is taking an important step to fix our broken immigration system. These[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Statement On Sale Of Corinthian Campuses
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 20, 2014. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today released the following statement after the Department of Education announced an agreement to sell 56 Corinthian campuses (accounting for 40,000 students) to Education Credit Management Corporation (ECMC)’s newly created “Zenith Education” non-profit. “Corinthian is Exhibit A when it comes to[Read More…]
Rep. Gutierrez on President Obama’s Announcement of Executive Actions on Immigration
“President Obama is using his pen to help the country and we celebrate his courage.” Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)—November 20, 2014. Rep. Luis V. Gutiérrez (D-IL) will join President Obama on his trip to Nevada on Friday as the President announces a series of executive actions he is taking on immigration,[Read More…]
Latino Union Sees Results in President’s Announcement, Vows to Fight to Expand Immigration Relief
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 21, 2014. A year and a half after grassroots groups started the #Not1More campaign to move the President to halt deportations, end programs that criminalize immigrants, and expand the relief granted to young people in 2012, the sacrifice and courage of countless undocumented people who pressured the Administration has led to[Read More…]
Salt Creek Ballet Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary with a Special Production of ‘The Nutcracker’ on December 6
University Park, IL –(ENEWSPF)—November 21, 2014. The highly acclaimed Salt Creek Ballet is celebrating their 30th Anniversary with a special new production of the lovable holiday classic The Nutcracker. This year, the production will feature all new sets, costumes, a 42-piece ensemble and internationally recognized guest dancers. The Nutcracker returns[Read More…]
Drugmakers Mum on Huge Price Hikes
Legislation Filed to Save Taxpayers $500 Million WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 20, 2014 – Sharp increases in prices for many generic drugs were examined today at a Senate hearing where three pharmaceutical companies refused to testify. Generic drugs, copies of drugs no longer protected by patents, historically have cost much less than brand-name[Read More…]
Statement By Senator Bernie Sanders on Immigration Reform and Network Blackout
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 20, 2014 – U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) issued the following statement today on President Barack Obama’s proposal to protect millions of immigrants in the United States. He also commented on the refusal of major television networks to broadcast the president’s prime-time speech: “I’m a strong supporter of immigration[Read More…]
