BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–March 22, 2016 I am deeply saddened by the attacks here in Brussels this morning. The heavy human toll is tragic. My thoughts are with those who have lost their loved ones, with all those affected, and with the people of Belgium. We all stand together with our Ally Belgium[Read More…]
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U.S. State Department: United States Condemns the Terrorist Attacks in Brussels, Belgium
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 22, 2016. Statement from Secretary of State John Kerry on today’s terrorist attacks in Brussels, Belgium: Today’s abhorrent attacks in Brussels are an assault against the Belgian people and the very heart of Europe. Our thoughts are with all those in Brussels, including the injured and the loved[Read More…]
Readout of President Obama’s Call with Prime Minister Charles Michel of Belgium Following Today’s Terror Attack
CUBA–(ENEWSPF)–March 22, 2016 President Obama spoke today by phone with Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel to offer his condolences on behalf of the American people following today’s horrific terrorist attacks in Brussels. The President reaffirmed the steadfast support of the United States for Belgium, and offered any assistance necessary in[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Calls on Peabody Energy to Publicly Disclose Financial Information to Enure Reclamation of Illinois Mines
Attorney General Issues Demand Over Significant Concern That Peabody Cannot Fulfill $92 Million Financial Commitment to Reclaim Mines in Southern Illinois Chicago —(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2016. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today sent a letter to Peabody Energy Corporation and Peabody Investments Corporation (collectively “Peabody”), calling on the companies to publicly disclose[Read More…]
Former U.S. State Department Employee Sentenced to 57 Months in Extensive Computer Hacking, Cyberstalking and “Sextortion” Scheme
GEORGIA–(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2016. A former U.S. State Department employee was sentenced today to 57 months in prison for perpetrating a widespread, international e-mail phishing, computer hacking and cyberstalking scheme against hundreds of victims in the United States and abroad. Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of the Justice Department’s Criminal[Read More…]
Florida Audiologist Sentenced to 94 Months in Prison in Multimillion-Dollar Health Care Fraud and Money Laundering Scheme
FLORIDA–(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2016. A Florida audiologist was sentenced to 94 months in prison today for her role in a multimillion-dollar health care fraud and money laundering scheme. Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney A. Lee Bentley III of the Middle District of[Read More…]
New Smart on Crime Data Reveals Federal Prosecutors Are Focused on More Significant Drug Cases and Fewer Mandatory Minimums for Drug Defendants
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2016. The Justice Department today revealed new data from its innovative Smart on Crime Initiative that show charging decisions by federal prosecutors in fiscal year 2015 resulted in prosecutors’ focusing on more serious drug cases and fewer indictments carrying a mandatory minimum. Meanwhile, prosecutions of high-level drug defendants have risen and cooperation and plea rates remained effectively[Read More…]
White House Fact Sheet: United States-Cuba Relationship (Video)
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2016. President Obama’s trip to Cuba marks a historic milestone in the normalization process between the United States and Cuba. Since President Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro announced that the two countries would initiate a new era of relations 15 months ago, we have expanded cooperation across[Read More…]
VIVID 2016: Jazz & scenes from Legally Blonde at Roosevelt University’s Auditorium Theatre on March 29
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2016. Roosevelt University’s gala fundraising dinner and biggest performance of the year showcasing some of the finest student talent at Chicago College of Performing Arts (CCPA) will be held at 7:30 p.m. on March 29 at the University’s Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago. VIVID 2016 will[Read More…]
Prairie State College & One Million Degrees Partner with Housing Authority for Student Success
The Housing Authority of Cook County Launches Scholarship Program for Low-income College Bound Students CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2016. Today the Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) announced a new community college scholarship program for disadvantaged students who reside at HACC properties or receive housing vouchers called the HACC Scholar’s Promise.[Read More…]
