Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 10, 2016 By: Sharda Sekaran Filmmaker Michael Moore never shies from taking on tough issues and challenging the status quo. His latest film “Where to Invade Next” is a clever spoof of U.S. foreign policy that encourages our military leaders to “invade” other countries and import their policies[Read More…]
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National Veterans Art Museum to Open Solo Exhibition ‘Operation Mom’s Couch,’ from Award-Winning Veteran Artist Eric J. Garcia
New Exhibition Highlights Autobiographical Veteran Artist Experience — Opens February 26 Chicago, IL—(ENEWSPF)–February 9, 2016 — The National Veterans Art Museum (NVAM) announces the opening of its solo exhibition Operation Mom’s Couch—the newest exploration of the veteran experience through the lens of an Airman and his cultural consumption of war[Read More…]
Hormel Foods Corporation Recalls Beef Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 9, 2016 – Hormel Foods Corporation, a Tucker, Ga. establishment, is recalling approximately 450 pounds of beef products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The Dinty Moore Beef Stew items were produced on Jan. 26,[Read More…]
Miami Physician Pleads Guilty for Role in $20 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme
FLORIDA–(ENEWSPF)–February 9, 2016. A Miami physician pleaded guilty today for his role in a Medicare fraud scheme that caused more than $20 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 of Florida, Special Agent[Read More…]
Nurse Convicted for Role in Multimillion-Dollar Hospice Health Care Fraud
PENNSYLVANIA–(ENEWSPF)–February 9, 2016. A federal jury convicted a registered nurse who took part in a multimillion-dollar fraud on Medicare that involved hospice care, announced Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney Zane David Memeger of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Patricia McGill,[Read More…]
The Budget Message of President Obama, Feb. 9, 2016
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 9, 2016. The President released his final Budget today. It builds on the progress we’ve made together over the last seven years to rebuild our economy and make it the strongest, most durable in the world. And, it lays out a path to meet our greatest challenges not[Read More…]
Department of Defense (DoD) Releases Fiscal Year 2017 President’s Budget Proposal
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 9, 2016. Today President Barack Obama sent Congress a proposed budget request of $582.7 billion in discretionary budget authority to fund the Department of Defense in Fiscal Year 2017 (FY 2017). The FY 2017 budget of $582.7 billion complies with the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, giving the[Read More…]
Kirk, Bipartisan Group of Senators and Representatives Introduce New Legislation to Create Regional Manufacturing Hubs, Invest in Manufacturing Jobs
Legislation Would Create Permanent Program to Put Designated “Manufacturing Communities” in Front of the Line to Receive Federal Economic Development Funding; Existing Program Supports Manufacturing in Peoria, Chicago Areas WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–February 9, 2016. U.S. Senators Mark Kirk (R-Ill.), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Coons[Read More…]
Senator Merkley Applauds New Obama Proposal for Battling Homelessness
Provision in President’s budget follows Merkley-led call for increased assistance WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–February 9, 2016. Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley today applauded President Obama’s call for increased assistance for homeless Americans in his FY2017 budget. The President’s budget proposal follows a Senate push led by Merkley for increased assistance to help[Read More…]
Senator Elizabeth Warren Urges CDC to Finalize Opioid Prescription Guidelines and to Work with States, Federal Agencies to Tackle Opioid Epidemic
Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)–February 9, 2016. United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) has sent a letter urging the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to finalize guidelines for prescribing opioids for chronic pain. The Senator also encouraged the CDC to continue to work with states and other federal agencies to[Read More…]
