43 States Will Have Machines At Least 10 Years Old, Could Lead to Long Lines and Lost Votes NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–September 15, 2015. In 2016, 43 states will use electronic voting machines that are at least 10 years old, perilously close to the end of most systems’ expected lifespan, according to[Read More…]
Author: Rosemary Piser
Attorney General Madigan Encourages Schools to Participate in ‘Delete Day’
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—September 15, 2015. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today encouraged educators around Illinois to teach students the importance of Internet safety by holding “Delete Day” during the 2015-2016 school year. Participating schools can visit the Attorney General’s website beginning today to access materials and guides that promote respectful and safe[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Announces Settlement with KCBX for Petcoke Pollution Violations
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—September 15, 2015. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today announced a settlement with KCBX Terminals Company (KCBX) for alleged water pollution and open dumping violations at its north terminal located at 3259 E. 100th St. Under the terms of the settlement, as of June 15, 2015, KCBX has ceased all[Read More…]
Chicago Selected for Federal Securing the Cities Program
IEMA to Provide Radiation Safety Expertise in Support of Chicago Efforts to Protect Metropolitan Area from Nuclear Threats SPRINGFIELD –-(ENEWSPF)–September 15, 2015. The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) will provide technical support to the city of Chicago as part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Securing the Cities[Read More…]
Texas Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Hate Crime Against Gay African American Man
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 15, 2015. A Texas man has pleaded guilty to hate crime offenses for his role in a Mar. 8, 2012, assault of a gay African American man in Corpus Christi, Texas, announced Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Vanita Gupta, head of the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division,[Read More…]
Retired Master Deputy Sheriff Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Child Pornography Charges
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 15, 2015. A retired master deputy sheriff was sentenced today to 20 years in prison for receiving, distributing and possessing child pornography, announced 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…]
Russian National Admits Role in Largest Known Data Breach Conspiracy Ever Prosecuted
Hackers Targeted Major Payment Processors, Retailers and Financial Institutions Around the World Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 15, 2015. A Russian national today admitted his role in a worldwide hacking and data breach scheme that targeted major corporate networks, compromised more than 160 million credit card numbers and resulted in hundreds of millions[Read More…]
Florida Hospital District Agrees to Pay United States $69.5 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 15, 2015. North Broward Hospital District, a special taxing district of the state of Florida that operates hospitals and other health care facilities in the Broward County, Florida, area, has agreed to pay the United States $69.5 million to settle allegations that it violated the False Claims Act[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama Honoring NCAA Champion University of Connecticut Huskies
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 15, 2015 – 12:07 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Everybody have a seat. Welcome to the White House. And welcome back to the — surprisingly enough — NCAA Champions, the UConn Huskies! (Applause.) We have some rabid members of Congress here today. And not only do we have some[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama and His Majesty King Felipe of Spain After Bilateral Meeting
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 15, 2015 – 2:50 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, it is a wonderful honor and pleasure to welcome His Majesty King Felipe to the Oval Office. We’ve had occasion to meet before but this is the first time that he has visited while I’ve been in office in[Read More…]
