Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—November 10, 2015. Attorney General Lisa Madigan and Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez today announced the owner of a south suburban company has been named in consumer fraud lawsuits filed today on behalf of senior citizens and homeowners who were defrauded out of thousands of dollars in deposits[Read More…]
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Remarks by Secretary of State Kerry on Climate Change and National Security
Norfolk, VA–(ENEWSPF)–November 10, 2015. SECRETARY KERRY: Thank you very, very much. Thank you. Thank you so much. Good morning, Old Dominion University. Or what are we now? Yeah, it’s still morning. (Laughter.) I am really delighted to be with you today and I very much appreciate the warm welcome. Let[Read More…]
IL Emergency Management Agency Encourages People to Stay Aware, Be Prepared for Potential Severe Storms Wednesday
Dangerous thunderstorms, straight-line winds, tornadoes possible SPRINGFIELD –-(ENEWSPF)–November 10, 2015. With widespread severe weather predicted for most of Illinois Wednesday afternoon and evening, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) today encouraged people to stay aware of local forecasts and be prepared to act quickly if storm warnings are issued. “Severe[Read More…]
Attorney General and Manhattan U.S. Attorney Announce Charges Stemming from Massive Network Intrusions at U.S. Financial Institutions, U.S. Brokerage Firms, Major News Publications and Other Companies
Breaches Included the Largest Theft of Customer Data from a U.S. Financial Institution in History; Defendants Hacked in Furtherance of Securities Market Manipulation Schemes, and Vast Gambling and Payment Processing Schemes Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 10, 2015. Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch, U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara of the Southern District of New[Read More…]
Department of Justice Announces Legislative Package to Bolster Efforts to Protect Servicemembers and Veterans
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 10, 2015. Note: The legislative package can be found at the following link: Servicemembers Legislative Package. Courtesy of Acting Associate Attorney General Stuart F. Delery On Veterans Day, it is our honor as Americans to pay tribute to the men and women who have worn the uniform of[Read More…]
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook, Nov. 10, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 10, 2015. PETER COOK: Good afternoon, everybody. Nice to see you all after our trip to Asia. I hope those who went on the trip have recovered better than I have. It still feels like Thursday to me. Going to begin here with an update to our operations[Read More…]
Student Pianist to Perform Nov. 18 with Roosevelt University and Stevenson High Orchestras
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 10, 2015. Student musicians from the Chicago College of Performing Arts (CCPA) Orchestra at Roosevelt University and the Adlai Stevenson High School’s Patriot Orchestra will perform side-by-side in a free Nov. 18 concert at Chicago’s Harris Theater for Music and Dance. Led by Roosevelt conductor Emanuele Andrizzi, the high[Read More…]
Senator Merkley Statement on President Obama’s Endorsement of the Equality Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. –-(ENEWSPF)–November 10, 2015. Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement after the White House expressed support for the Equality Act: “Today’s announcement of the White House’s support for the Equality Act is big news and a positive step toward greater equality and rights for all Americans. Our[Read More…]
In Advance of Veterans Day, Merkley, Wyden and DeFazio Announce New, Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Staffing at VA Health Centers
Legislation includes “Docs-to-Doctors” provision to allow servicemembers who have served in medical roles to transition directly into the VA; would make it easier for veterans to access the health care they need Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 10, 2015. Today, Oregon’s Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden and Representative Peter DeFazio announced new,[Read More…]
Senator Bernie Sanders Statement on Immigration Ruling
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 10, 2015 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) issued the following statement today after the Obama administration said it will ask the Supreme Court to recognize the president’s authority to prevent the deportation of as many as 5 million immigrants living in the United States: “The president is absolutely right[Read More…]
