NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2016. A New York surgeon who practiced at hospitals in Brooklyn and Long Island, New York, was convicted last night for submitting millions of dollars in false and fraudulent claims to Medicare. Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney Robert[Read More…]
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Two Ohio Men Charged with Hate Crime for Beating African-American Man
OHIO–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2016. Charles Butler, 33, and Robert Paschalis, 25, both of Toledo, Ohio, were charged with a federal hate crime today for beating an African-American stranger they saw on the street. The charges were announced by Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General of the Civil Rights Division Vanita Gupta, U.S.[Read More…]
Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch Statement on Court of Appeals Ruling in North Carolina Voting Case
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2016. Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch released the following statement today after the ruling by the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals in the North Carolina voting case: “I am pleased that the Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has struck down a law that the court[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Eric Schultz, July 29, 2016
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2016 – 12:12 P.M. EDT MR. SCHULTZ: Good afternoon. I apologize for starting out a little bit late. But let us get through this and then Mark can start on his weekend. (Laughter.) Josh, do you want to lead us off? Q Sure. Thanks, Eric. We[Read More…]
Allegation of DoD Official’s Support in Attempted Turkey Coup Untrue, Spokesman Says
WASHINGTON(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2016 By: Terri Moon Cronk Turkey is a key United States ally and any suggestion of a Defense Department official supporting a recent military coup there is unfounded, Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook told reporters today. Cook reiterated a statement issued today by Army Gen. Joseph L. Votel,[Read More…]
Roosevelt University Alumnus Finds Niche in Graduate Higher Education Enrollment
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2016. Jared Fritz-McCarty, a 2011 graduate of Roosevelt University’s Master’s in Vocal Performance program, didn’t take a typical career path. However, Fritz-McCarty, who is Roosevelt’s director of graduate enrollment and the new vice president for the Midwest Chapter of the National Association of Graduate Admission Professionals (NAGAP), credits[Read More…]
Bee Hives at Roosevelt University’s Schaumburg Campus to Enhance Prairie and Learning Opportunities
SCHAUMBURG–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2016. Two hives containing more than 60,000 honey bees have found a home on the north side of Roosevelt University’s Schaumburg Campus where they are expected to contribute to healthy growth and sustainability of the campus’s prairie and community garden. “The bees will be instrumental in cross pollinating[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, Aldermen To Convene Group To Coordinate Economic Development In Neighborhoods Around Obama Presidential Center
Advisory group will solicit community feedback, ensure South Side investments are targeted and coordinated to achieve maximum impactAdvisory group will solicit community feedback, ensure South Side investments are targeted and coordinated to achieve maximum impact CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2016. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Aldermen Leslie Hairston (5th Ward), Willie Cochran (20th[Read More…]
Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth Announces Over $200,000 for Elgin Community College
Schaumburg, IL–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2016. Today, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) announced $239,538 in federal funding for Elgin Community College under the U.S. Department of Education’s Talent Search Program. The Talent Search Program helps provide assistance for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds to enable them to graduate from high school and continue their[Read More…]
Save the Children Update on Bombing of Maternity Hospital in Idlib, Syria
A Save the Children supported maternity hospital was bombed in Idlib, Syria, on July 29, 2016. Two casualties have been confirmed and several babies, patients and staff were injured. Save the Children provides the hospital with funding for overall operations, medicine, medical supplies and equipment, and technical training and advice[Read More…]
