Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2016 – 1:55 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. I apologize for the late start today. (Laughter.) Almost. I do not have anything at the top, Kevin, so we can go straight to your questions. Q Okay, Josh. So I was wondering if the White[Read More…]
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Illinois House Committee to Vote on Landmark Bill Regarding Solitary Confinement
HB 5417 would require that almost all prisoners be allowed out of their cells four hours per day SPRINGFIELD, IL –(ENEWSPF)–April 19, 2016 — On Wednesday, April 20 at 8:30 AM, the Illinois House Restorative Justice Committee will hold a hearing regarding HB 5417, the Isolated Confinement Restriction Act, which would[Read More…]
U.S. State Dept. Updates Chad Travel Warning, April 18, 2016
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)_-April 18, 2016. The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens of ongoing terrorist activity throughout Chad. U.S. citizens should avoid all travel to the border regions, and exercise extreme caution elsewhere in the country. The U.S. Embassy’s ability to provide consular services outside the capitol area is limited. [Read More…]
Miami Physician Sentenced to 108 Months in Prison for His Role in $30 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme
FLORIDA–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2016. A Miami physician was sentenced today to 108 months in prison for his role in a Medicare fraud scheme that caused approximately $30 million in losses. Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney Wifredo A. Ferrer of the Southern District[Read More…]
Missouri Man Pleads Guilty to Arson at Mosque and Attempted Arson at Planned Parenthood
MISSOURI–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2016. Jedediah Stout, 32, of Joplin, Missouri, pleaded guilty in the Western District of Missouri today to the arson of a Joplin mosque and two attempted arsons of a Planned Parenthood clinic in Joplin, announced Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Vanita Gupta, head of the Justice Department’s Civil[Read More…]
Readout of President Obama’s Call with President Vladimir Putin of Russia, April 18, 2016
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2016. President Obama spoke today by phone with President Vladimir Putin of Russia to share his concern over the status of the Cessation of Hostilities in Syria between the Syrian regime and its allies on the one hand and the armed opposition on the other. President Obama[Read More…]
Fall 2016 Registration Open at Prairie State College
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2016. Registration for fall 2016 is open at Prairie State College (PSC). Priority registration for current students began Monday, April 18. Open registration for all students begins Monday, April 25. Credit courses begin Monday, Aug. 22. Non-credit courses include a variety of single-day and multiple-session offerings that[Read More…]
Senators Merkley, Brown, Shaheen Ask GAO for Updated Report on the Financial Technology Marketplace
WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2016. Today, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley and U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) wrote to the head of the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), asking for an updated report on the rapidly-expanding financial technology, or “fintech,” marketplace. Merkley, Brown and Shaheen serve respectively[Read More…]
Federal Jury Convicts Head of Schaumburg Home Health Company in Scheme to Fraudulently Bill Medicare for Unnecessary Care
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2016. A federal jury has convicted the head of a Schaumburg home health company on fraud charges for scheming to bill Medicare for millions of dollars in unnecessary services. As the manager of Suburban Home Physicians, which did business as Doctor at Home, DIANA JOCELYN GUMILA directed employees[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces Renovation And Modernization Of Whitney M. Young, Jr. Library
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2016. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Public Library Commissioner Brian Bannon today joined Alderman Roderick Sawyer (6th) to announce the complete renovation and modernization of the Whitney M. Young, Jr. Library, 7901 S. King Drive. The nearly $12 million investment will be managed by the Public Building Commission[Read More…]
