CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 17, 2014. On Thursday, October 9th, 2014 Midwest Pesticide Action Center (formerly Safer Pest Control Project) invites you to join us in celebrating our 20 years of work protecting people and the environment at the legendary Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 North Central Park Avenue, Chicago. Guests will enjoy the[Read More…]
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White House Weekly Address: Everyone Should Be Able To Afford Higher Education
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 16, 2014. Hi, everybody. Over the next couple weeks, schools all across the country will be opening their doors. Students will suit up for fall sports, marching band, and the school play; moms and dads will snap those first-day-of-school pictures — and that includes me and Michelle. And[Read More…]
Texas Governor Rick Perry Charged with Abuse of Office and Coercion of a Public Servant
TEXAS—(ENEWSPF)—August 15, 2014. Governor Rick Perry was indicted today on charges of abuse of office and coercion of a public servant. Both charges are felonies. Maximum punishment on the first charge is five to 99 years in prison. The second is two to 10 years. An Austin grand jury handed[Read More…]
Readout of Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel’s Phone Call with Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoygu, Aug. 15, 2014
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 15, 2014. Pentagon Press Secretary Rear Adm. John Kirby provided the following readout: Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel spoke today via telephone with Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoygu to discuss the ongoing situation in Ukraine. Specifically, Secretary Hagel requested clarification regarding the Russian humanitarian convoy. Minister Shoygu “guaranteed”[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth Announces Congressional Robotics STEM Competition
Schaumburg, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 15, 2014. Last week, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) introduced legislation establishing an Academic Competition in the Field of Robotics Among Students in Congressional Districts throughout the country. An annual congressionally sponsored competition that promotes students to work on robotics-related projects will encourage more young people to pursue career[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, Chicago Park District to Host Second Watch Party for Jackie Robinson West Little League World Series Game on Sunday, Aug. 17
Watch Party Will Again be Held at Jackie Robinson Park CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 15, 2014. After a successful watch party on Thursday that drew more than 600 residents, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced that the City of Chicago and the Chicago Park District will host a watch party on Sunday, August 17 for[Read More…]
U.S. State Dept. Updates Mexico Travel Warning, August 15, 2014
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 15, 2014. The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens about the risk of traveling to certain places in Mexico due to threats to safety and security posed by organized criminal groups in the country. U.S. citizens have been the target of violent crimes, such as kidnapping,[Read More…]
U.S. State Dept. Updates Lebanon Travel Warning, August 15, 2014
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 15, 2014. The Department of State urges U.S. citizens to avoid all travel to Lebanon because of ongoing safety and security concerns. U.S. citizens living and working in Lebanon should understand that they accept risks in remaining and should carefully consider those risks. This supersedes the Travel Warning[Read More…]
Former Owner of Los Angeles Medical Clinic Management Company Pleads Guilty in $3.2 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 15, 2014. The former owner of a Los Angeles medical clinic management company pleaded guilty today in connection with his role in a scheme to defraud Medicare. Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, Acting U.S. Attorney Stephanie Yonekura of the Central District[Read More…]
Real Estate Developer and Mortgage Broker Plead Guilty to Mortgage Fraud Scheme
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 15, 2014. Two Miami, Florida, residents pleaded guilty this week to participating in a mortgage fraud scheme involving the sale of condominium units in the Miami area. Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney Wifredo A. Ferrer of the Southern District[Read More…]
