Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—January 22, 2016. Attorney General Lisa Madigan yesterday announced the indictment of a Willowbrook tobacco store manager for allegedly defrauding the state out of more than $200,000 by underreporting nearly $3 million in sales. Abdullah Dahleh, 35, of Oak Lawn was charged with 45 felony counts, including one count[Read More…]
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U.S. State Dept. Fact Sheet: Strengthening the International Response to the Global Refugee Crisis
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 22, 2016. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry announced today in Davos, Switzerland, that the United States is seeking significant new international commitments to strengthen the international response to the global refugee crisis. This effort responds to the growing numbers and needs of refugee populations around the world,[Read More…]
Owner and Manager of Three Miami-Area Home Health Agencies Convicted in $57 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme
FLORIDA–(ENEWSPF)–January 22, 2016. The owner and manager of three Miami-area home health agencies was convicted late yesterday for his role in a health care fraud scheme that resulted in the submission of false and fraudulent claims to Medicare. Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division,[Read More…]
Chris Farrell & Dean Milano to Perform at Edgar’s Place Coffee House on February 13
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 21, 2016. Edgar’s Place Coffee House will proudly present Chris Farrell and Dean Milan on Saturday, February 13 at 7:30 p.m. Edgar’s Place is located at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest. For over 35 years, Chris Farrell has been a mainstay[Read More…]
Health Professionals Call for Revision of EPA Fracking Study
WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)–January 21, 2016. Citing clear evidence of water contamination linked to fracking, more than 100 doctors, nurses and other medical professionals said today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency should revise the conclusion of its landmark study on the controversial drilling technique. The comments from the health professionals came at[Read More…]
Governor Rauner Statement on Pension Reform Legislation, Jan. 21, 2016
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–January 21, 2016. The following statement can be attributed to Lance Trover, communications director for the Governor’s Office: “Administration lawyers have spent weeks negotiating the best possible pension reform language with members of Senator Cullerton’s staff. “Central to the Cullerton model is that future salary increases are part[Read More…]
Former NBA Player and CEO of the George Group Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison for Role in a $2 Million Ponzi Scheme
NEW JERSEY–(ENEWSPF)–January 21, 2016. C. Tate George, former NBA basketball player and the CEO of purported real estate development firm The George Group, was sentenced today to 108 months in prison for his role in orchestrating a $2 million investment fraud scheme, announced U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman for the[Read More…]
U.S. Navy Petty Officer Sentenced to 27 Months in Prison for Trading Classified Information in International Fraud and Bribery Scandal
CALIFORNIA–(ENEWSPF)–January 21, 2016. A U.S. Navy Petty Officer First Class was sentenced today to 27 months in prison for accepting cash, consumer electronics and travel expenses from foreign defense contractor Glenn Defense Marine Asia (GDMA) in exchange for classified U.S. Navy information. Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of the[Read More…]
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America to Pay $1.6 Million to Resolve Allegations of False Claims for Federal Grants
PENNSYLVANIA–(ENEWSPF)–January 21, 2016. Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Corporation (Big Brothers) has agreed to pay the United States $1.6 million to resolve allegations of false claims for funds under Department of Justice grants awarded to help children at risk, the Justice Department announced today. Big Brothers is a not-for-profit[Read More…]
Remarks by The First Lady on Ending Veteran Homelessness at U.S Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting, Jan. 21, 2016
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 21, 2016 – 11:17 A.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: Thank you so much. You all rest yourselves. You work hard. You deserve to sit a little bit. I’m glad it’s warm in here. Well, good morning, everyone. It is beyond a pleasure to be here with you for your[Read More…]
