Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 19, 2016 Leaders from around the world are gathering in New York today for a United Nations General Assembly Special Session on the world drug problem, the first such gathering to discuss drugs in a generation. The timing is opportune. This meeting takes place as heroin and new[Read More…]
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Department of Justice Releases the 2016 National Strategy for Child Exploitation Prevention and Interdiction
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 19, 2016. Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch today announced that the Department of Justice released the 2016 National Strategy for Child Exploitation Prevention and Interdiction. The strategy provides a comprehensive threat assessment of the nature and scope of the current dangers facing our nation’s children, including child pornography[Read More…]
FDA Launches First Ad Campaign Focused on Dangers of Smokeless Tobacco Among Rural Teens
“The Real Cost” extension draws attention to harmful rite of passage for many at-risk teenagers Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–April 19, 2016. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today it is expanding its award-winning “The Real Cost” campaign to educate rural, white male teenagers about the negative health consequences associated with[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Josh Earnest, April 18, 2016
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2016 – 1:55 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. I apologize for the late start today. (Laughter.) Almost. I do not have anything at the top, Kevin, so we can go straight to your questions. Q Okay, Josh. So I was wondering if the White[Read More…]
Earth Day Movie and Discussion at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church on April 23
The Izaak Walton Preserve. Source: http://www.homewoodizaakwalton.com/ Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 19, 2016. The Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest, will host the screening of a movie about the History of Homewood’s Izaak Walton Preserve on Saturday, April 23 at 7 p.m. A discussion will follow the screening.[Read More…]
Illinois House Committee to Vote on Landmark Bill Regarding Solitary Confinement
HB 5417 would require that almost all prisoners be allowed out of their cells four hours per day SPRINGFIELD, IL –(ENEWSPF)–April 19, 2016 — On Wednesday, April 20 at 8:30 AM, the Illinois House Restorative Justice Committee will hold a hearing regarding HB 5417, the Isolated Confinement Restriction Act, which would[Read More…]
U.S. State Dept. Updates Chad Travel Warning, April 18, 2016
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)_-April 18, 2016. The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens of ongoing terrorist activity throughout Chad. U.S. citizens should avoid all travel to the border regions, and exercise extreme caution elsewhere in the country. The U.S. Embassy’s ability to provide consular services outside the capitol area is limited. [Read More…]
Miami Physician Sentenced to 108 Months in Prison for His Role in $30 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme
FLORIDA–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2016. A Miami physician was sentenced today to 108 months in prison for his role in a Medicare fraud scheme that caused approximately $30 million in losses. Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney Wifredo A. Ferrer of the Southern District[Read More…]
Missouri Man Pleads Guilty to Arson at Mosque and Attempted Arson at Planned Parenthood
MISSOURI–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2016. Jedediah Stout, 32, of Joplin, Missouri, pleaded guilty in the Western District of Missouri today to the arson of a Joplin mosque and two attempted arsons of a Planned Parenthood clinic in Joplin, announced Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Vanita Gupta, head of the Justice Department’s Civil[Read More…]
Readout of President Obama’s Call with President Vladimir Putin of Russia, April 18, 2016
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2016. President Obama spoke today by phone with President Vladimir Putin of Russia to share his concern over the status of the Cessation of Hostilities in Syria between the Syrian regime and its allies on the one hand and the armed opposition on the other. President Obama[Read More…]
