SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–May 28, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today issued the following statement on the passing of world-renowned poet, author and performer Maya Angelou: “Maya Angelou was a towering figure of the arts who has inspired generations of people across the globe. Her life, talent and accomplishments read like an epic novel,[Read More…]
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U.S. State Dept. Updates Libya Travel Warning, May 27, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 27, 2014. The Department of State warns U.S. citizens against all travel to Libya and recommends that U.S. citizens currently in Libya depart immediately. Due to security concerns, the Department of State has limited staffing at Embassy Tripoli and is only able to offer very limited emergency services to[Read More…]
Philadelphia La Cosa Nostra Soldier Sentenced to Serve 27 Months in Prison
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 28, 2014. Eric Esposito was sentenced today to serve 27 months in prison for conducting an illegal gambling business on behalf of the Philadelphia La Cosa Nostra Family, announced Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney Zane David Memeger of the[Read More…]
King’s Daughters Medical Center to Pay Nearly $41 Million to Resolve Allegations of False Billing for Unnecessary Cardiac Procedures and Kickbacks
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 28, 2014. Ashland Hospital Corp. d/b/a King’s Daughters Medical Center (KDMC) has agreed to pay $40.9 million to resolve allegations that it submitted false claims to the Medicare and Kentucky Medicaid programs for medically unnecessary coronary stents and diagnostic catheterizations and had prohibited financial relationships with physicians referring[Read More…]
Ringleader of International Rhino Smuggling Conspiracy Sentenced in New Jersey to 70 Months in Prison for Wildlife Trafficking Crimes
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 28, 2014. Zhifei Li, the owner of an antique business in China, was sentenced today to serve 70 months in prison for heading an illegal wildlife smuggling conspiracy in which 30 rhinoceros horns and numerous objects made from rhino horn and elephant ivory worth more than $4.5 million[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at the United States Military Academy Commencement Ceremony
West Point, New York–(ENEWSPF)–May 28, 2014 – 10:22 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Thank you. And thank you, General Caslen, for that introduction. To General Trainor, General Clarke, the faculty and staff at West Point — you have been outstanding stewards of this[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Passing of Maya Angelou
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 28, 2014. When her friend Nelson Mandela passed away last year, Maya Angelou wrote that “No sun outlasts its sunset, but will rise again, and bring the dawn.” Today, Michelle and I join millions around the world in remembering one of the brightest lights of our time –[Read More…]
Chicago Public Schools Wins Competitive Stem Grant at White House Science Fair
Grant Will Help Bolster Citywide STEM Strategy to Triple the Number of Students with STEM Credentials by 2018 CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 27, 2014. At the White House Science Fair, Chicago Public Schools today was awarded a competitive grant through the US2020 City Competition, which challenged cities and school districts to develop innovative[Read More…]
Statement by Pentagon Press Secretary Rear Admiral John Kirby on Review of Military Health System
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 27, 2014. Pentagon Press Secretary Rear Admiral John Kirby provided the following statement: Today, Secretary Hagel ordered a comprehensive review of the military health system to begin immediately. Dr. Jonathan Woodson, the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Health Affairs), will lead the review which will focus on access to[Read More…]
Congressional Medical Marijuana Amendment Introduced Later Today Would Stop DOJ from Interfering in State Laws
Advocates complain that aggressive prosecutions and enforcement actions continue despite August 2013 DOJ memo Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 28, 2014. A bipartisan group of Congressional House members are expected to introduce an amendment later today to the Commerce, Science & Justice (CJS) appropriations bill, which would stop the Department of Justice (DOJ)[Read More…]
