NASA Astronaut Scott Kelly works inside the U.S. Destiny Laboratory. Destiny is the primary research laboratory for U.S. payloads, supporting a wide range of experiments and studies contributing to health, safety and quality of life for people all over the world. Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 16, 2015. Just before the 15th anniversary[Read More…]
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Bolingbrook Man Sentenced to 47 Years in Federal Prison for Running a Sex Trafficking Ring
CHICAGO ―(ENEWSPF)–October 16, 2015. A Bolingbrook man has been sentenced to 47 years in federal prison for running a brutal sex trafficking ring that forced four victims into prostitution. McKENZIE CARSON used violence and coercion to force his victims into working as prostitutes in Chicago and nearby suburbs. Carson frequently[Read More…]
Job Openings Decrease to 5.4 Million in August 2015; Hires and Separations are Little Changed
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 16, 2015. The number of job openings decreased to 5.4 million on the last business day of August, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. The number of hires and separations was little changed at 5.1 million and 4.8 million, respectively. Within separations, the quits rate was[Read More…]
Agricultural Crop Density Linked to Childhood Cancer in Midwest
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 16, 2015. According to a new study, living in crop-dense regions is linked to increased leukemia and central nervous system cancers in children. Although there is a litany of scientific literature that highlights the link between pesticide exposure and childhood illness, this study is one of few that[Read More…]
Soldiers Missing From Vietnam War Accounted For, Oct. 16, 2015
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 16, 2015. The Department of Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced today that the remains of three servicemen, missing from the Vietnam War, have been identified and will be buried with full military honors. Army Maj. Dale W. Richardson, of Mount Sterling, Illinois; Staff Sgt. Bunyan D. Price[Read More…]
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Secretary Carter and Press Secretary Cook, Oct. 15, 2015
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 15, 2015. PETER COOK: Hi, everyone. Let me just walk through quickly what’s going to play out here. Secretary Carter has a brief statement regarding the president’s decision on Afghanistan. He’s got time probably for about one or two questions, and then he has to meet with the[Read More…]
Operators of Medical Equipment Supply Company Convicted in $1.5 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 2015. A federal jury in Los Angeles convicted the former owner and the former operator of a durable medical equipment supply company of health care fraud charges in connection with a $1.5 million Medicare fraud scheme. Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of the Justice Department’s Criminal[Read More…]
Hillary Clinton: Congress Must Act to Prevent Medicare Premium Spike
NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—October 16, 2015. Yesterday – on the first day of Medicare open enrollment – it became clear that due to a quirk in federal law, millions of Medicare beneficiaries could see their premiums increase by about 50 percent next year. Even more, including many vulnerable retirees, could see their deductibles increase[Read More…]
The Growing Bipartisan Consensus for Rolling Back the Failed War on Drugs
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 16, 2015 By: Bill Piper In the Democratic presidential debate on Tuesday Bernie Sanders came out for marijuana legalization. Hillary Clinton supported medical marijuana. Jim Webb talked proudly about his groundbreaking effort to create the first national commission in 45 years to look at America’s failed crime policies.[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at Hispanic Heritage Month Reception
President Barack Obama greets audience members during a reception for Hispanic Heritage Month and the 25th Anniversary of the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics, in the East Room of the White House, Oct. 15, 2015. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 2015 –[Read More…]
