Legislation Now Moves to the House Floor Amid Momentum to End the Drug War and Mass Incarceration Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 18, 2015. Today, the House Judiciary Committee voted unanimously to advance the Sentencing Reform Act. The bill, introduced by Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) and Ranking Member John Conyers (D-MI), and sponsored[Read More…]
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CDC Foundation’s New Business Pulse Focuses on Workplace Safety
Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2015. Business Pulse: Workplace Safety and Health, launched today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Foundation, focuses on innovative employer strategies using science-based solutions from CDC’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to address emerging worker safety and health issues and well-recognized[Read More…]
Freedom Hall’s Matinee Series Presents ‘Tis The Season Starring Mac Frampton
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- On Tuesday, December 1 at 11 a.m., pianist Mac Frampton takes the stage to present a heartwarming homage to everybody’s favorite Holiday music, sprinkled with great music for ALL seasons. Mac Frampton’s played the huge arenas and the concert halls, soloed with the great orchestras, and released scores[Read More…]
Justice Department and Federal Partners Announce Enforcement Actions of Dietary Supplement Cases
Criminal Charges Brought against Bestselling Supplement Manufacturer Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 17, 2015. As part of a nationwide sweep, the Department of Justice and its federal partners have pursued civil and criminal cases against more than 100 makers and marketers of dietary supplements. The actions discussed today resulted from a year-long effort,[Read More…]
Operator of Second-Largest Music Piracy Cyberlocker in United States Sentenced to 36 Months in Prison for Criminal Copyright Infringement
First Criminal Copyright Infringement Sentence Imposed for a Cyberlocker Operator Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 17, 2015. The operator of the RockDizMusic.com music piracy website and cyberlocker was sentenced today to serve 36 months in prison, announced Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney Dana J.[Read More…]
Department of Defense Press Briefing, Nov. 17, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 17, 2015 PETER COOK: Good afternoon, everybody. Sorry I’m a little bit late. I’ll try not to let it happen again, but again, my apologies. Your time is valuable as well I know. A few announcements off the top regarding the secretary’s schedule, before I turn to your[Read More…]
Kirk, Boustany, Larsen Call for Secure Improved Business Environment and Transparency in China
Secretary of Commerce prepares for Bilateral Talks on Commerce and Trade WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–November 17, 2015. Ahead of the U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade (JCCT), U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.), Representatives Rick Larsen (D-Wash.-02) and Charles Boustany (R-La.-03) sent a letter to Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker urging her[Read More…]
Senators Kirk, Manchin Target Government Waste and Inefficiency
Government Transformation Act Could Save Taxpayers Millions WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–November 17, 2015. U.S. Senators Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.V.) today announced the introduction of S.2269, the Government Transformation Act, a bill which creates an independent commission to target government waste and inefficiency. The bill would also provide actionable recommendations[Read More…]
Senators Kirk, Gillibrand, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America lead Veterans’ Organizations in support of Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Extension
WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–November 17, 2015. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) today joined Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y) and veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) to show their support for the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Reauthorization Act (S. 928/H.R.1786), which would fully extend the World Trade Center Health[Read More…]
Senator Wyden Urges FCC to Limit Unwanted Debt Collection Robocalls
41 lawmakers sign letter to FCC in wake of passage of provision in budget bill Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 17, 2015. Sen. Ron Wyden, D–Ore., today joined Sen. Edward J. Markey, D–Mass., Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici, D–Ore., and 38 other Senate and House members in calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to[Read More…]
