CALIFORNIA–(ENEWSPF)–June 6, 2016. Pharmaceutical companies Genentech Inc. and OSI Pharmaceuticals LLC will pay $67 million to resolve False Claims Act allegations that they made misleading statements about the effectiveness of the drug Tarceva to treat non-small cell lung cancer, the Department of Justice announced today. Genentech, located in South San[Read More…]
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Kansas Man Pleads Guilty to Exporting Firearms to Overseas Purchasers
KANSAS–(ENEWSPF)–June 6, 2016. A Kansas man pleaded guilty today to six counts of exporting and attempting to export firearms illegally from the United States to individuals located in other countries, announced Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division and Acting U.S. Attorney Tom Beall of[Read More…]
The Story of President Obama and Army Ranger Cory Remsburg (Video)
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 6, 2016 By: Melanie Garunay Today is the seventh anniversary of of the first time President Obama met with Sergeant First Class Cory Remsburg. Read the President’s reflection on what Cory has taught him over the years — and watch the video to see what happened the last time[Read More…]
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook, June 6, 2016
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 6, 2016. PETER COOK: Good afternoon, everybody. Thanks for accommodating the change in schedule today. It is, of course, June 6th, and at this hour 72 years ago, Allied troops were consolidating the Normandy beaches on the first day of the liberation of Europe. So if everyone will[Read More…]
Student Success at Prairie State College Illustrates College’s Commitment to Students
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–June 6, 2016 By: Dr. Terri L. Winfree, President, Prairie State College Students begin their college careers at community colleges for a variety reasons. Some see the economic benefit of completing their first few years in college at a fraction of what it would cost to get the same[Read More…]
Senator Elizabeth Warren Releases Report Detailing GOP’s Extremist Record of Obstructing Key Obama Nominees
Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)–June 6, 2016. United States Senator Elizabeth Warren today released a report highlighting Senate Republicans’ long record of delaying and blocking votes on President Obama’s nominees to the judiciary and to other key administration positions, culminating in the GOP’s ongoing obstruction of Supreme Court Nominee Chief Judge[Read More…]
Honduran Indigenous Leader in Chicago on Wednesday, June 8
Tomás Gómez Membreño Chicago—(ENEWSPF)–June 6, 2016—On Wednesday, June 8 at 11 a.m. at the Federal Plaza, 230 S. Dearborn in Chicago, Tomás Gómez Membreño, General Coordinator of the Popular Indigenous Council of Honduras (COPINH), will deliver a message to Senator Durbin. He will be accompanied by Chicago organizations who will[Read More…]
Genomic Data Commons Heralds New Era of Data Sharing for Cancer Research (Video)
Public launch of cancer-knowledge platform to enable broad collaboration among researchers Illustration of cancer cells. Copyright: iStockphoto.com CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 6, 2016. The Genomic Data Commons, a next-generation platform that enables unprecedented data access, analysis and sharing for cancer research, publicly launched at the University of Chicago on June 6, opening the[Read More…]
FDA Drug Safety Communication: Over-the-Counter Antacid Products Containing Aspirin May Cause Serious Bleeding Risk
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–June 6, 2016. The FDA is warning consumers about the risk of serious bleeding when using nonprescription, also known as over-the-counter or OTC, aspirin-containing antacid products to treat heartburn, sour stomach, acid indigestion, or upset stomach. Many other products for these conditions are available that do not contain[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Sues Payment Processor for Enabling Unauthorized Withdrawals and Other Illegal Acts by Clients
Intercept Corp. Ignored Red Flags for Potential Fraud and Illegal Activity by Clients WASHINGTON, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–June 6, 2016. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau today filed suit against payment processer Intercept Corporation and two of its executives, Bryan Smith and Craig Dresser, for allegedly enabling unauthorized and other illegal withdrawals from[Read More…]
