FLORIDA–(ENEWSPF)–March 29, 2016. A former Navy noncommissioned officer was sentenced today to 24 months in prison for accepting approximately $25,000 in cash bribes from vendors while he served in Afghanistan. Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, Acting U.S. Attorney Christopher P. Canova of the[Read More…]
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White House Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Josh Earnest Aboard Air Force One, March 29, 2016
En Route Atlanta, Georgia–(ENEWSPF)–March 29, 2016 – 12:46 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon and welcome aboard Air Force One as we head to Atlanta and the National Prescription Drug Abuse and Heroin Summit. The President has made addressing the nation’s opioid crisis a top priority. The good news is[Read More…]
U.S. Authorizes Ordered Departure of Dept. of Defense Dependents from Turkey
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 29, 2016 — The U.S. government has authorized the ordered departure of Defense Department dependents from Turkey, including those at Incirlik Air Base, according to Pentagon spokesman Peter Cook. The move announced today comes out of an “abundance of caution” to security concerns in the region, and not in[Read More…]
DePaul University Names Architect, Urban Planner as Dean for College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
DePaul University names Guillermo Vásquez de Velasco, an international scholar and designer, dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. He will assume his new role July 1. (Photo by Christopher Helms) CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–March 29, 2016. DePaul University has selected an architect and urban planner with three[Read More…]
Additional Injuries Prompt Reannouncement of Fiskars Recall of Bypass Lopper Shears Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
Fiskars 32-Inch Bypass Lopper Shears Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 29, 2016 Recall Summary Name of product: Fiskars® 32-Inch Bypass Lopper Shears Hazard: The lopper handles can break when attempting to cut branches, posing a risk of serious injury and laceration. Remedy: View Details Replace Consumer Contact: Fiskars toll-free at 855-544-0151 anytime or[Read More…]
Many U.S. Families Considering Pregnancy Don’t Know Zika Facts
Four in 10 among general public mistakenly believe Zika virus infection in women likely to harm future pregnancies Boston, MA –(ENEWSPF)–March 29, 2016. Many people in U.S. households where someone is pregnant or considering getting pregnant in the next 12 months are not aware of key facts about Zika[Read More…]
NARAL Calls for Trump Campaign Manager to Step Aside, Assist With Police Investigation
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 29, 2016. With police in Florida filing battery charges against Donald Trump’s campaign manager, Cory Lewandowski, NARAL Pro-Choice America called for Trump to place Lewandowski on leave and to cooperate with law enforcement. Along with the charges against Lewandowski, police in Jupiter, FL, released new video evidence clearly[Read More…]
Rep. Gutiérrez Says Proposed Control Board Is Not the Right Way to Address Puerto Rico’s Debt Crisis
“The solution is not a tighter rein on self-determination, but a growing, dynamic economy that creates jobs for Puerto Ricans in Puerto Rico.” Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)–March 29, 2016. Today, Rep. Luis V. Gutiérrez (D-IL) issued a statement in reaction to the release of draft legislation to address the debt[Read More…]
Drug Policy Alliance: President Obama’s Opioid Plan Released Today Promotes Major Harm Reduction Policies
Administration Prioritizes Syringe and Naloxone Access in President’s Plan; Advocates Praise Obama Plan for Focus on Treatment and Harm Reduction but Disappointed by Continued Focus on Law Enforcement and Criminalization Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 29, 2016. President Obama delivered remarks at an addiction summit in Atlanta today that detailed a set of[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Monthly Complaint Snapshot Examines Debt Collection Complaints
Report Also Includes Look at Consumer Complaints from Florida WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–March 29, 2016. Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released its latest monthly consumer complaint snapshot, highlighting consumer complaints related to debt collection. The report shows that the most common debt collection complaint is about attempts to[Read More…]
