Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 6, 2015. Secretary of the Army John McHugh announced today that he has approved awarding the Purple Heart and its civilian counterpart, the Secretary of Defense Medal for the Defense of Freedom, to victims of a 2009 shooting at Fort Hood, Texas, following a change in the medals’[Read More…]
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Statement by Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel on the 2015 National Security Strategy, Feb. 6, 2015
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 6, 2015. President Obama’s 2015 National Security Strategy (NSS) provides a comprehensive blueprint for defending and advancing America’s interests at home and around the world. It is clear-eyed about our nation’s challenges as well as our strategic opportunities. The strategy wisely calls for drawing on all the sources[Read More…]
‘Historic’ Surveillance Ruling Finds UK and USA Intelligence-Sharing Illegal
The Tribunal found that intelligence sharing between the USA and the UK was unlawful prior to December 2014. © David Goddard/Getty Images LONDON–(ENEWSPF)–6 February 2015. Amnesty International and others won an historic victory today as the legal body that oversees the practices of the UK secret services acknowledged that the[Read More…]
No Impunity for Corporate Torturers at Abu Ghraib, Attorneys Argue
Alexandria, VA –(ENEWSPF)—February 6, 2015. Today, four Iraqi victims tortured at the infamous Abu Ghraib prison urged a federal district court to reject attempts by private military contractor CACI Premier Technology, Inc. (CACI) to have their lawsuit for the contractor’s role in their torture dismissed. Attorneys from the Center for[Read More…]
Been Here for Years: DPA Salutes Black Drug Policy Reformers
Drug Policy Alliance Celebrates Black History Month with Blog Series that Honors Black Drug Policy Groundbreakers Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 6, 2015. This February, the Drug Policy Alliance will launch a month-long online tribute to Black drug policy reformers. At a time when the nation reflects upon the history and contributions of[Read More…]
Medtronic Inc. to Pay $2.8 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations Related to ‘SubQ Stimulation’ Procedures
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 6, 2015. Medical device manufacturer Medtronic Inc. has agreed to pay the United States $2.8 million to resolve allegations under the False Claims Act that Medtronic caused certain physicians to submit false claims to federal health care programs for a medical procedure known as “SubQ stimulation,” the Justice[Read More…]
Governors State University Basketball Players on Athletic Director Honor Roll
University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 6, 2015. Governors State University (GSU) Jaguar men’s and women’s basketball, playing as club teams in their first season, each posted winning records. The men’s team finished 23-1, and the women finished their season with a 13-7 record. But in addition to their winning ways on the[Read More…]
Dr. Jill Stein Announces Formation of Exploratory Committee For 2016 Presidential Bid
In Exclusive Interview with ABC News Declares “It’s Time For A New Society, A New Economy, A New Way Forward.” Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 6, 2015. At a Press Conference this morning, Dr. Jill Stein told the assembled media, guests, and a live TV audience tuning into C-Span that she is “testing[Read More…]
Payroll Employment Rises in January 2015 (+257,000); Unemployment Rate Changes Little (5.7%)
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 6, 2015. Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 257,000 in January, and the unemployment rate was little changed at 5.7 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job gains occurred in retail trade, construction, health care, financial activities, and manufacturing. Household Survey Data The unemployment rate,[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Josh Earnest, Feb. 5, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2015 – 12:56 P.M. EST MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. It’s nice to see you all. I do not have any announcements at the top, Josh, so let’s go straight to your questions. Q Thanks, Josh. Speaker Boehner has announced that Pope Francis will deliver[Read More…]
