OREGON—(ENEWSPF)—February 28, 2016. During an interview this morning on CNN’s ‘State of the Union,’ anchor Jake Tapper, repeatedly asked Donald Trump to denounce David Duke’s support for his candidacy. Duke is the former grand wizard of the KKK. Last week, Duke urged his supporters to back Trump saying on his[Read More…]
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White House Weekly Address: Degrading and Destroying ISIL, Feb. 27, 2016
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2016 Hi, everybody. This week, we continued our mission to destroy ISIL. This remains a difficult fight, and the situation in Syria and Iraq is incredibly complex. ISIL is entrenched, including in urban areas. It uses innocent civilians as human shields. Despite these challenges, I can report[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan: Montgomery County Man in Custody for Tax Fraud
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2016. Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced a Montgomery County business owner surrendered today to law enforcement after pleading guilty to evading more than $40,000 in sales tax payments to the state. Long Clayton, 50, of Hillsboro, pleaded guilty in Montgomery County Circuit Court to one count[Read More…]
Two Dallas-Area Doctors and Four Others Charged for Roles in $13.4 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme
TEXAS–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2016. Six individuals, including two Dallas-area doctors, were charged in a superseding indictment that was unsealed today for their alleged participation in a $13.4 million health care fraud scheme involving fraudulent claims for home health services. Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division,[Read More…]
Justice Department Fact Sheet: The Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control Program Protects Consumers and Taxpayers by Combating Health Care Fraud
The Affordable Care Act Has Helped the Government Fight Fraud, Strengthen Health Insurance Programs, Protect Consumers, and Save Taxpayer Dollars Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2016. The Obama Administration is committed to reducing fraud, waste, and abuse across the government. Since 2010, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Office of[Read More…]
District Court Enters Permanent Injunction to Prevent Florida Man from Distributing Unapproved Herpes Cure
FLORIDA–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2016. The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida entered a consent decree of permanent injunction against James R. Hill, of Ocala, Florida, to prevent the distribution of unapproved drugs masquerading as a cure for the herpes virus, the Department of Justice announced today. The department[Read More…]
South Carolina Man Sentenced to 82 Months in Prison for Role in Nationwide Health Care Benefits Scheme
TENNESSEE–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2016. A South Carolina man was sentenced to 82 months in prison today for his role in a nationwide health care fraud scheme that defrauded more than 17,000 victims, announced Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney David Rivera of[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on the Seventh Anniversary of the Recovery Act
Jacksonville, Florida–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2016 – 1:47 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody! AUDIENCE: Hello! THE PRESIDENT: Please, everybody please have a seat. It is great to be back in Jacksonville. (Applause.) As President, I’ve been to all 50 states. I have seen some pretty incredible things, but I’ve also got[Read More…]
Senator Kirk Questions Who Will Be Fired at Hines VA for Secret Veteran Wait Lists
Credits Germaine Clarno for Standing Her Ground for Over Two Years CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2016. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) today released the following statement after the U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) determined an investigation by the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General (VA OIG) into[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, Alderman Michael Scott Jr. and North Lawndale Seniors Launch Construction of New Affordable Apartment Project
Complex Will Provide More Than 100 New Units of Affordable Senior Housing and Support Services; Part of Comprehensive Effort to Revitalize North Lawndale Neighborhood CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2016. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Ald. Michael Scott Jr. (24th) today joined North Lawndale seniors and community leaders to start construction on a new[Read More…]
