Boston, Massachusetts–(ENEWSPF)–September 8, 2015 – 11:20 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Boston! (Applause.) Everybody, have a set. Everybody, have a seat. Happy Labor Day, everybody. AUDIENCE: Happy Labor Day! THE PRESIDENT: This is a day where we celebrate the grit, the resilience, and the hard work of America’s working[Read More…]
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Department of Defense Press Briefing by Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook, Sept. 8, 2015
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 8, 2015 PETER COOK: Good afternoon, everybody. Welcome to the Pentagon. First off want to update you on the secretary’s schedule for this week. On Wednesday, as some of you know already, Secretary Carter will travel to St. Louis, Missouri, to highlight multiple ways the Department of Defense[Read More…]
Senator Wyden Statement on the Proposed Iran Nuclear Agreement
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 8, 2015. The Senate has no weightier responsibility this fall than consideration of the nuclear agreement recently negotiated by the United States, key world powers, and Iran. The decision facing each Senator this week will be whether to support the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action or to reject[Read More…]
West Suburban Doctor Pleads Guilty to Causing $4 Million Loss to Medicare by Falsely Approving Unnecessary Treatment
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–September 8, 2015. A west suburban physician pleaded guilty in federal court today to a charge that he fraudulently certified Medicare patients as confined to the home, allowing healthcare agencies to bill Medicare for unnecessary in-home treatment. As an employee and part-owner of Bloomingdale-based Home Care Physicians Inc., DR.[Read More…]
Technical Consumer Products Recalls Connected Brand Downlights Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 8, 2015 Downlight Bulb in Packaging Recall Summary Name of product: LED Downlights for Recessed Cans Hazard: The internal wiring in the LED downlights can contact the downlight’s metal trim, posing a shock hazard to consumers. Remedy: View Details Replace Consumer Contact: Technical Consumer Products at 800-397-2864 from[Read More…]
Israeli Demolition Orders Boost Vulnerability of Thousands of West Bank Palestinians, UN Warns
One of 7 structures demolished on 3 September 2015 by Israeli authorities in the East Tayba Bedouin community of the central West Bank, displacing 9 Palestinians, including 5 children, due to lack of Israeli-issued building permits. Photo: UNOCHA occupied Palestinian territory (UNOCHA/oPt) NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–8 September 2015 – A new United[Read More…]
Bernie Sanders: Our Criminal Justice System is Broken, Ending Private Prisons is a Good First Step Forward
BURLINGTON, Vt. –-(ENEWSPF)–September 8, 2015. U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders stated today that the United States needs major reforms to our broken criminal justice system, and that a good step forward would be to end the practice of prisons in America being run by private corporations. He will soon introduce legislation[Read More…]
8 Key Reactions to Clinton’s Plan from Leading Campaign Finance Reform Advocates
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–September 8, 2015. Today, Hillary Clinton announced a set of proposals to restore integrity to American elections by overturning Citizens United, ending secret money in politics and amplifying the voices of ordinary Americans. Clinton’s plan sharply contrasts with the positions of many Republican candidates, who continue to defend secret[Read More…]
Amara Enyia: New Vision in 7th Congressional District
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 8, 2015. Envisioning stronger communities forged by better opportunities, greater investment in people, and strong, energetic leadership, Amara C. Enyia filed with the FEC today to establish an exploratory committee for the 7th District U.S. Congressional seat. “Now is the time for bold, servant leadership that empowers the residents[Read More…]
Kiwanis Pancake Day Returns to Park Forest October 3
Pancake Day returns to Park Forest October 3 at Rich East High School. Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The 64th annual Pancake Day in Park Forest will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2015. Food will be served from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Rich East High School Cafeteria, 300 Sauk[Read More…]
