Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 30, 2014. Nydia L. Perez and John A. Soto, both 44, of Haymarket, Virginia, pleaded guilty to one count of making false statements to law enforcement officials in federal court on Friday, announced Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division and Assistant Director[Read More…]
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Federal Inmate Sentenced to Life in Prison for the Murder of a U.S. Correctional Officer
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—May 30, 2014. Federal inmate James Ninete Leon Guerrero, 48, of Guam, was sentenced today to serve life in prison for the murder of United States Correctional Officer Jose Rivera, announced Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney Benjamin Wagner of the[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at Hurricane Preparedness Briefing, May 30, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 30, 2014 – 2:18 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: We’re here at FEMA’S National Response Coordination Center to get an update on this year’s preparations for hurricane season, which begins on Sunday. I want to thank Secretary Jeh Johnson as well as FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate for leading this[Read More…]
FDA Approves First Generic Versions of Arthritis Drug Celecoxib
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–May 30, 2014. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the first generic versions of Celebrex (celecoxib) capsules, a treatment for rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, short-term (acute) pain, and other conditions. Teva Pharmaceutical Industries received approval to market celecoxib capsules in 50 milligram, 100 mg, 200 mg, and[Read More…]
White House Press Secretary Jay Carney Resigns
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 30, 2104. President Obama announced today that White House Press Secretary Jay Carney is stepping down. Carney plans to leave the position in mid-June. He informed President Obama of his decision in April. Carney has served as Press Secretary since 2011 replacing Robert Gibbs. President Obama said Carney[Read More…]
Senator Bernie Sanders Statement on Secretary Shinseki’s Resignation
BURLINGTON, Vt.–(ENEWSPF)–May 30 – Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) issued the following statement today after President Barack Obama accepted the resignation of Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki: “Secretary Shinseki is an American hero who courageously served his country in war, rose to be the[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama with the ‘My Brother’s Keeper’ Task Force
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 30, 2014 – 12:35 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Earlier this year, I launched something we’re calling “My Brother’s Keeper,” and I think that many of you recall me talking in very personal terms about someone who grew up without a father and made some mistakes when I[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on Resignation of VA Secretary Shinseki
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 30, 2014 – 11:17 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. A few minutes ago, Secretary Shinseki and Rob Nabors, who I’ve temporarily assigned to work with the VA, presented me with the department’s initial review of VA facilities nationwide. And what they’ve found is that the misconduct[Read More…]
Rep. Robin Kelly Passes Amendment on National Security Training Grants to Predominately Black Schools
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—May 30, 2014. The U.S. House of Representatives today passed the 2014 & 2015 Intelligence Authorization Act, which included an amendment by Congresswoman Robin Kelly aimed at preparing students at predominately black colleges and universities for careers in national security and intelligence. Kelly’s bipartisan amendment to H.R. 4681 allows the[Read More…]
CDC Awards $19.5 Million to Prevention Research Centers Nationwide
Awardees to conduct innovative public health prevention research to reduce health disparities Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–May 30, 2014. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has awarded $19.5 million to 26 academic institutions in 25 states to study how people and their communities can avoid or counter the risks for chronic illnesses,[Read More…]
