Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 5, 2016. Yesterday the Attorney General sent the attached memorandum to U.S. Attorneys thanking them for their impressive work on ending the scourge of violence against women. The memorandum also outlines enforcement steps that have been taken and encourages them to continue building partnerships with state, local and[Read More…]
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Hillary Clinton Outlines Comprehensive, New Autism Initiative
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–Januar 5, 2016. Hillary Clinton is proposing a new, wide-ranging autism initiative that would boost screening, improve treatment, increase research, and expand employment and housing opportunities for those impacted by autism. More than 3.5 million Americans are believed to have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and, according to an estimate[Read More…]
White House Fact Sheet: New Executive Actions to Reduce Gun Violence and Make Our Communities Safer
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 5, 2016. Gun violence has taken a heartbreaking toll on too many communities across the country. Over the past decade in America, more than 100,000 people have been killed as a result of gun violence—and millions more have been the victim of assaults, robberies, and other crimes involving[Read More…]
White House Press Conference by Josh Earnest, Jan. 4, 2016
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 4, 2016 – 12:58 P.M. EST MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. Welcome back. I’m glad the New Year has you in a good spirit and you can join in some ribbing of some of my more tanned colleagues. (Laughter.) I don’t see too many tans out in the[Read More…]
Historic Reparations Payments Begin in Chicago in the Burge Torture Cases
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)–January 4, 2016. Today the City of Chicago began the process of disbursing financial reparations in the Burge torture cases. 57 living survivors of police torture perpetuated by those working at the behest of disgraced former Commander Jon Burge were recipients. The payment fulfills a critical component of[Read More…]
Fraud Prevention Measures to Delay Tax Refunds in 2016 in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)–January 4, 2016. The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is announcing that they do not anticipate releasing Individual Income Tax refunds for the 2016 tax filing season until March 1, 2016. The decision comes as fraud prevention efforts from last year’s tax season illustrate the positive impact that[Read More…]
Local Government Consolidation and Unfunded Mandates Task Force Issues Final Report to Governor Rauner
OAK BROOK –(ENEWSPF)–January 4, 2016. Illinois Lieutenant Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti today formally presented Governor Bruce Rauner with the Local Government Consolidation and Unfunded Mandates Task Force’s final report. “Part of reforming and turning around Illinois includes empowering local communities. This report shows the efficiencies and inefficiencies within local governments and[Read More…]
Owner of Three Los Angeles Clinics Sentenced to 78 Months in Prison for Medicare Fraud
CALIFORNIA–(ENEWSPF)–January 4, 2016. The former owner and operator of three medical clinics located in Los Angeles was sentenced today to 78 months in prison for his role in a scheme that submitted more than $4.5 million in fraudulent claims to Medicare. Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of the Justice[Read More…]
Justice Department Reaches Settlement with Kent State University to Resolve Allegations of Discrimination in University-Operated Student Housing
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 4, 2016. The Justice Department announced today that Kent State University (KSU) has agreed to pay $145,000 to settle a civil rights lawsuit alleging that the university had maintained a policy of not allowing students with psychological disabilities to keep emotional support animals in university-operated student housing. Under[Read More…]
United States Files Complaint Against Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche for Alleged Clean Air Act Violations
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 4, 2016. The Department of Justice, on behalf of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), today filed a civil complaint in federal court in Detroit, Michigan, against Volkswagen AG, Audi AG, Volkswagen Group of America Inc., Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations LLC, Porsche AG and Porsche Cars North[Read More…]
