SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)–September 10, 2015. Illinois Department of Public Health Director Nirav D. Shah, M.D., J.D. today announced that new medical conditions and diseases will not be added to the Illinois Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act at this time. The pilot program will continue with the 39 conditions[Read More…]
Author: Rosemary Piser
Jury Convicts Houston Psychiatrist in $158 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme
Washington, DC-(ENEWSPF)–September 11, 2015. A Houston psychiatrist was convicted late yesterday by a federal jury of participating in a $158 million Medicare fraud scheme involving false claims for mental health treatment. Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney Kenneth Magidson of the Southern[Read More…]
Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch Delivers Remarks at Justice Department Survivor Tree Dedication in Recognition of 9/11
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 11, 2015. Remarks as prepared for delivery: Good morning and thank you all for being here. It is an honor to stand with so many friends, colleagues and members of our extended Justice Department family as we observe a tragic anniversary of devastating loss – and as we[Read More…]
Bipartisan Asset Forfeiture Reform Bill Dies on California Assembly Floor
Law Enforcement Lobby Deploys Heavy-Handed Scare Tactics; Senator Mitchell’s Bill, SB 443, Would Have Required Conviction Before Forfeiture SACRAMENTO, CA —(ENEWSPF)—September 10, 2015. Civil asset forfeiture reform legislation authored by Senator Holly Mitchell (D-Los Angeles) and David Hadley (R-Torrance) failed to pass the Assembly Floor today after extraordinary efforts by[Read More…]
In Ohio, Hillary Clinton Highlights Women’s Agenda as Part of ‘Women for Hillary’ Organizing Launch
OHIO—(ENEWSPF)—September 10, 2015. In remarks at a “Women for Hillary” grassroots organizing meeting in Columbus, Ohio, Hillary Clinton made clear that she would fight for women, girls and their families on an array of issues as president. From ensuring quality affordable childcare and paid family leave to raising the minimum[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on Today’s Senate Vote on Iran Nuclear Deal
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 10, 2015 Today, the Senate took an historic step forward and voted to enable the United States to work with our international partners to enable the implementation of the comprehensive, long-term deal that will prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. This vote is a victory for diplomacy,[Read More…]
Readout of President Obama’s Call with American Rabbis
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 11, 2015 The President today spoke with over 500 rabbis from the four major American Jewish religious denominations to mark Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, which begins at sundown on September 13. In addition to wishing the Rabbis and their congregations a happy, healthy new year, the[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at Veterans Roundtable on the Iran Nuclear Deal
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 11, 2015 – 11:45 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, I am joined today not only by Secretary John Kerry, but by an incredible group of veterans who’ve served our nation proudly in different services, different ranks, from infantrymen to some of our top generals, who served in Iraq,[Read More…]
Representative Blumenauer Introduces Bills to ‘Ban the Box’ on Federal Job Applications, Reform Student Financial Aid Applications
Legislation Part of Rep. Blumenauer’s Broader Efforts on Criminal Justice Reform Washington, DC –-(ENEWSPF)–September 10, 2015. As part of his broader effort to reform the U.S. criminal justice system, today Representative Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), with Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Representative Elijah Cummings (D-MD), introduced the Fair Chance Act to ensure[Read More…]
Roosevelt University to Present Oct. 5 Lecture by Acclaimed International Lawyer
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 10, 2015. Patricia Viseur Sellers, an international criminal lawyer who focuses on human rights, will lecture on “Genocide Gendered” at Roosevelt University’s annual Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Distinguished Lecture on Monday, Oct. 5. Sellers will discuss international criminal and humanitarian laws and matters related to sexual violence and gender,[Read More…]
