CFPB to Evaluate Military Lending Act Violations in its Exams of Creditors and Will Use Its Enforcement Authority in Cases of Substantial Consumer Harm WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–September 30, 2016. Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued the procedures its examiners will use in identifying consumer harm and risks[Read More…]
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Justice Department Reaches $4 Million Settlement with Wells Fargo Dealer Services for Illegally Repossessing Servicemembers’ Cars
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 30, 2016. The Justice Department announced today that Wells Fargo Bank N.A., doing business as Wells Fargo Dealer Services, has agreed to change its policies and pay over $4.1 million to resolve allegations that it violated the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) by repossessing 413 cars owned by[Read More…]
VA Announces $3.4 Million in Funding to Help the Homeless
Funds will enhance services for special needs homeless Veterans. WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–September 29, 2016. Today, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert A. McDonald announced the award of $3.4 million in grant funding offered through the Grant and Per Diem (GPD) Program to 16 community agencies that provide enhanced services for homeless Veterans[Read More…]
Secretary of Defense Carter: 600 Troops to Deploy to Enable Iraqis to Retake Mosul From ISIL
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–September 28, 2016 By: Terri Moon Cronk About 600 American troops will be deployed to Iraq to further enable local security forces as they prepare to retake the key Iraqi city of Mosul from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said today. Army Lt.[Read More…]
Governor Rauner Proclaims First Gold Star Family Day in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)–September 26, 2016. Governor Bruce Rauner today proclaimed September 26, 2016, as the first Gold Star Family Day in Illinois. To mark the day, the Governor attended a Gold Star Family Day event in the Capitol Rotunda with members of Gold Star families, the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs[Read More…]
Veterans Learn About Housing Opportunities at Symposium Hosted By Congresswoman Robin Kelly
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 26, 2016. Chicago area veterans were informed about new and underused benefits available to them during a Veterans Housing Symposium hosted by Congresswoman Robin Kelly at the Vodak-East Side Public Library on Saturday in Chicago. Among the topics of discussion were property tax benefits for veterans, mortgage options and[Read More…]
DoD Identifies Army Casualty: Warrant Officer Travis R. Tamayo, 32
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The Department of Defense (DoD) announced on September 18 the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Inherent Resolve. Warrant Officer Travis R. Tamayo, 32, of Brownsville, Texas, died Sept. 16 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, in a non-combat-related incident. The incident is under investigation. Tamayo was[Read More…]
Hillary Clinton’s Comprehensive Plan to Defeat ISIS and the Threat of Radical Jihadism
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–September 7, 2016. The threat we face from terrorism is real, urgent, and knows no boundaries. Hillary Clinton knows that ISIS cannot be contained, it must be defeated. Doing so takes more than empty talk and a handful of slogans. It takes a real plan, real experience, and real leadership.[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly to Host Veterans Housing Symposium on Saturday, September 24
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—September 7, 2016. Congresswoman Robin Kelly will host a Veterans Housing Symposium on Saturday, September 24, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Vodak-East Side Public Library, 3710 E. 106th St., Chicago. Speakers from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the Cook County Assessor’s Office and others will talk about[Read More…]
Ninety-Five Retired Generals and Admirals Endorse Hillary Clinton
More Than Any Recent Democratic Nominee for President NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–September 7, 2016. Hillary for America announced that 95 retired Generals and Admirals, including a number of 4-Star Generals, have officially endorsed Hillary Clinton for president and Commander-in-Chief. Clinton is getting the backing of more senior military service members and former officials with[Read More…]
