Springfield—(ENEWSPF)—April 29, 2014. A Springfield man is in custody on $200,000 bond after being charged with multiple counts of disseminating child pornography as part of Operation Glass House, a statewide initiative Attorney General Lisa Madigan launched to apprehend the most active offenders who download and trade child pornography online. Terry[Read More…]
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U.S. Treasury Targets Networks for Facilitating Iran’s Ballistic Missile Procurement and Supporting Oil Sanctions Evasion
Underscores U.S. Commitment to Enforce Iran Sanctions Worldwide WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—April 29, 2014. Today the U.S. Department of the Treasury sanctioned individuals and entities for aiding Iranian ballistic missile procurement and for support to the Government of Iran in evading oil sector sanctions pursuant to Executive Orders (E.O.) 13382 and 13645, respectively. [Read More…]
Attorney General Holder Delivers Remarks at the Ukraine Forum on Asset Recovery, April 29, 2014
LONDON—(ENEWSPF)—April 29, 2014. Thank you for those kind words – and thank you all for such a warm welcome. It’s an honor to join so many dedicated leaders, committed public servants, and distinguished policymakers from around the world for this important Forum. It’s a pleasure, as always, to be back[Read More…]
‘Karl Lee’ Charged in Manhattan Federal Court with Using a Web of Front Companies to Evade U.S. Sanctions
Sanctions Previously Had Been Imposed Because of “Karl Lee’s” Role in Iranian Weapons Proliferation Activities; an Additional Round of Sanctions Are Also Announced Today Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 29, 2014. Li Fangwei, who is more commonly known by his alias “Karl Lee,” is charged with violating the International Emergency Economic Powers Act[Read More…]
White House Fact Sheet: Not Alone – Protecting Students from Sexual Assault
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2014. One in five women is sexually assaulted while in college. Most often, it happens her freshman or sophomore year. In the great majority of cases, it’s by someone she knows – and also most often, she does not report what happened. And though fewer, men, too,[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama to Filipino and U.S. Armed Forces at Fort Bonifacio
Manila, The Philippines–(ENEWSPF)–April 28, 2014 – 9:56 A.M. PHT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Hello, everybody! Please, have a seat. Kumusta kayo. It is great to be here at Fort Bonifacio. Vice President Binay, distinguished guests: It’s an honor to be here with our outstanding allies — the leaders and members of the[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Congratulates Lindblom Academy Students On World Debate Performance
Lindblom Math and Science Academy students represent Chicago at Qatar Debate World Championship Mayor Emanuel meets and congratulates students from Lindblom Math and Science Academy on their recent participation in the Qatar Debate — Photo Credit: Patrick Pyszka // City of Chicago CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 28, 2014. Today, Mayor Rahm Emanuel visited[Read More…]
Legislation to Add PTSD As Qualifying Condition for Medical Marijuana Rejected By Colorado Legislature
Veterans With PTSD Who Use Legal Marijuana in Colorado Can Lose VA Medical Care and Benefits DENVER—(ENEWSPF)—April 29, 2014. Yesterday, a bill failed to pass the Colorado House State, Veterans, and Military Affairs committee that would have added post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to the list of ‘debilitating medical conditions’ that qualify[Read More…]
Historic Agreement Reforms Trinity River Fish Hatchery
EUREKA, Ca—(ENEWSPF)—April 28, 2014. Today a federal court approved the settlement agreement in a lawsuit challenging operations at the Trinity River Fish Hatchery. The agreement between EPIC, state agencies and Tribes allows the hatchery to continue to operate, but with needed reforms to restore imperiled wild coho salmon. The suit[Read More…]
Marian Catholic’s Diaz-Albertini Performs with the Joffrey Ballet
Alexis Diaz-Albertini (right) performs with the Joffrey Ballet. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic junior, Alexis Diaz-Albertini was always extremely active and talented in several different sports as a child. Alexis had a knack for all sports, whether it was basketball, softball, or volleyball, it all came easy to[Read More…]
