Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 8, 2016. The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of ongoing instability and sporadic violence, including armed robbery, murder, and kidnapping, in the provinces of North Kivu, South Kivu; the new provinces of Bas-Uele, Haut-Uele and Ituri (northeastern part of the former Oriental Province); and Tanganyika and Haut-Lomami[Read More…]
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Justice Department Reaches Settlement to Resolve Allegations Against HSBC for Illegally Repossessing Servicemembers’ Cars
ILLINOIS–(ENEWSPF)–August 8, 2016. The Justice Department announced today that HSBC Finance Corporation, as successor to HSBC Auto Finance Inc., has agreed to pay $434,500 to resolve allegations that it violated the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) by repossessing 75 cars owned by protected servicemembers without obtaining the necessary court orders. [Read More…]
Illinois Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Government Funds
Stole Federal Tax Refunds Obtained from Fraudulent Income Tax Returns ILLINOIS–(ENEWSPF)–August 8, 2016. A River Grove, Illinois, woman pleaded guilty today to stealing more than $93,000 from the United States, announced Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Caroline D. Ciraolo, head of the Justice Department’s Tax Division. According to the plea[Read More…]
Department of Justice Expands Services for Crime Victims
New Federal Rule Helps States Plan for Historic Funding Increases Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 8, 2016. The Department of Justice today published a final rule expanding the ability of victim serving agencies and organizations across the nation to reach and serve more crime victims at a time of substantial increases in victim[Read More…]
Health Disparities, Social Justice Focus of Aug. 12 Conference at DePaul University
Public health professionals will gather at DePaul University Aug. 12 to learn about health disparities in Chicago and beyond. (DePaul University/Jeff Carrion) CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–August 8, 2016. People who live in different Chicago neighborhoods and have the same health issue can experience entirely different outcomes because of their zip code,[Read More…]
St. Louise de Marillac Scholar Receives DePaul University Vincentian Studies Institute Grant
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–August 8, 2016. Doctoral student Edward Gray of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been selected as recipient of the 2016 DePaul University Vincentian Studies Institute grant, which funds research projects that further scholarship on the Vincentian tradition, past and present. Gray, a doctoral candidate studying at Purdue University, was awarded[Read More…]
Former Philadelphia Mayor Joins UChicago Urban Labs in New Role
Michael A. Nutter named executive fellow, will focus on public engagement and growth CHICAGO–(ENEWSPSF)–August 8, 2016 By: Mark Peters and Matt Smith Former Philadelphia Mayor Michael A. Nutter is joining the University of Chicago Urban Labs to help guide strategy and growth as an executive fellow—a new role for the[Read More…]
Already Debunked Lies in Trump’s Economic Speech—Round 1
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–August 8, 2016. Donald Trump is not known for telling the truth. For example, here’s 101 of Trump’s greatest lies. As Thomas Wells, Trump’s former attorney said, “The man lies all the time.” Still, Trump outdid himself lying today in his economic speech in Detroit. While we’re sure there are many more[Read More…]
In Case You Missed It – Washington Post: The Problem with Donald Trump’s Plan for Child Care
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 8, 2016 By: Max Ehrenfreund In a speech on economic policy in Detroit Monday, Donald Trump put forward a new idea for helping American families pay for child care: Allow taxpayers to deduct child-care expenses from their incomes. Under Trump’s proposal, families with children would save money when[Read More…]
VoteVets PAC and Priorities USA Launch New Television Ad Featuring Gold Star Mother (Video)
Ad, titled “Michelle,” features Michelle DeFord, who lost her son in Iraq. On Trump’s treatment of the Khan family: “I would like to tell Donald Trump what it feels like; the sense of emptiness that only losing a child can bring. Those people should be honored and treated with kindness[Read More…]
