FLORIDA–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2016. The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida entered a consent decree of permanent injunction against James R. Hill, of Ocala, Florida, to prevent the distribution of unapproved drugs masquerading as a cure for the herpes virus, the Department of Justice announced today. The department[Read More…]
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South Carolina Man Sentenced to 82 Months in Prison for Role in Nationwide Health Care Benefits Scheme
TENNESSEE–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2016. A South Carolina man was sentenced to 82 months in prison today for his role in a nationwide health care fraud scheme that defrauded more than 17,000 victims, announced Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney David Rivera of[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on the Seventh Anniversary of the Recovery Act
Jacksonville, Florida–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2016 – 1:47 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody! AUDIENCE: Hello! THE PRESIDENT: Please, everybody please have a seat. It is great to be back in Jacksonville. (Applause.) As President, I’ve been to all 50 states. I have seen some pretty incredible things, but I’ve also got[Read More…]
Senator Kirk Questions Who Will Be Fired at Hines VA for Secret Veteran Wait Lists
Credits Germaine Clarno for Standing Her Ground for Over Two Years CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2016. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) today released the following statement after the U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) determined an investigation by the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General (VA OIG) into[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, Alderman Michael Scott Jr. and North Lawndale Seniors Launch Construction of New Affordable Apartment Project
Complex Will Provide More Than 100 New Units of Affordable Senior Housing and Support Services; Part of Comprehensive Effort to Revitalize North Lawndale Neighborhood CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2016. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Ald. Michael Scott Jr. (24th) today joined North Lawndale seniors and community leaders to start construction on a new[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly’s Statement on Mass Shooting in Hesston, Kansas
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2016. Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL) issued the following statement on the mass shooting in Hesston, Kansas yesterday evening: “My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Hesston, Kansas after a shooting rampage yesterday that killed three people and wounded 10 others. This latest incident is yet another[Read More…]
Senator Bernie Sanders Urges Action After New Report Details Private Prison Profits
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2016 – Sen. Bernie Sanders pressed for action to ban private prisons today following a report that the two largest private prison operators in the United States made a combined $361 million in profits last year. The Corrections Corporation of America, the nation’s largest private prison operator, collected[Read More…]
Reps. Quigley, Gutiérrez, Schakowsky Introduce Fair Day in Court for Kids Act
WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2016. Today, U.S. Representatives Mike Quigley (IL-05), Luis Gutiérrez (IL-04) and Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) introduced the Fair Day in Court for Kids Act, which will ensure that children and vulnerable individuals in immigration proceedings have access to counsel and receive legal orientation about their rights and responsibilities[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth: Our Veterans and All Taxpayers Deserve Transparency from the Watchdogs Created to Protect Them
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2016. Continuing her work to improve government accountability, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) yesterday called for a Congressional hearing to investigate reports that federal Offices of Inspector General (OIGs)—created to protect taxpayers from waste, fraud and abuse—may be withholding their findings from the public and even from lawmakers[Read More…]
City of Jackson, Mississippi Meeting Additional Compliance Measures Related to Lead Exceedance in Water
Jackson, Mississippi–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2016. In June 2015, the Mississippi State Department of Health performed the required sampling for lead and copper. In January 2016, the City was notified by the Mississippi Department of Health that elevated levels of lead exceeding the action level of 15ppb were found in some homes[Read More…]
