Indianapolis, IN-(ENEWSPF)-Joseph H. Hogsett, United States Attorney, announced that Flora Jones, 52, Indianapolis, was sentenced to 13 months in prison February 4 by U.S. District Judge Tanya Walton Pratt following her guilty plea to health care fraud. This case was the result of a six-month investigation by the U.S. Department[Read More…]
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Egypt’s ‘Key Role’ in Middle East Peace Must Be Preserved in Any Transition – Secretary General Ban
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–8 February 2011 – Egypt under President Hosni Mubarak has played a key role in seeking peace between Israel and the Palestinians and this role must be preserved in any transition stemming from the current mass protests, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today. “The President himself, Mubarak himself, has been[Read More…]
Sudan: UN Peacekeepers Patrol Site of Deadly Military Clash
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–8 February 2011 – United Nations peacekeepers have positioned armoured personnel carriers and are patrolling an area in Sudan where units made up of Northern and Southern Sudanese troops clashed last week, killing 54 soldiers and wounding 85 others. “The United Nations urges the parties to remain calm and[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Robert Gibbs, February 8, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 8, 2011 – 12:47 P.M. EST. See below for an answer to a question (marked with an asterisk) posed in the briefing that required follow up. MR. GIBBS: Let me — I do have one quick scheduling announcement. Tomorrow afternoon at 12:30 p.m., the President will host Speaker Boehner,[Read More…]
Illinois and Missouri Delegation Members Press VA on Quality Control at John Cochran VAMC
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 8, 2011. After learning that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) suspended all surgeries at the John Cochran Veterans Affairs Medical Center in St. Louis, U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL), Claire McCaskill (D-MO), Mark Kirk (R-IL) and Roy Blunt (R-MO) joined members of the Illinois and Missouri Congressional[Read More…]
Citizen Honored for Aiding Fallen Pedestrian
(left to right) Lee Irvin, Manager of the Tennis & Health Club, Lionel Thomas, Sr., Katrina Banks, Jaishaun Thomas (son) and John Joyce. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Kankakee resident Lionel Thomas, Sr., was presented with a commendation at Monday night’s meeting of the Village Board. Mr. Thomas stopped to[Read More…]
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Call with Egyptian Vice President Omar Soliman, Feb. 8, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 8, 2011. Vice President Biden spoke today to Egyptian Vice President Omar Soliman to reiterate the United States’ support for an orderly transition in Egypt that is prompt, meaningful, peaceful, and legitimate. Vice President Biden urged that the transition produce immediate, irreversible progress that responds to the aspirations[Read More…]
Let’s Move! Marks First Year Anniversary
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 8, 2011. On the first anniversary of Let’s Move!, First Lady Michelle Obama is celebrating the impact of parents and leaders across the country on efforts to improve children’s health through nutrition, and physical fitness. Since the launch of the initiative at the White House on February 9,[Read More…]
New Directors Named to National Audubon Society Board
New York, NY –(ENEWSPF)–February 8, 2011. Six directors were named to Audubon’s board at the organization’s January meeting. The new “class” includes prominent leaders in science, conservation, finance and education. “This group reflects the dynamism of the changing Audubon Board. They have deep and respected scientific backgrounds; they are market-savvy[Read More…]
Biosan Laboratories Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Soy in Vitamin and Nutritional Supplements
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 8, 2011. BioSan Laboratories, Inc is conducting a voluntary recall on its products sold under the EssentialsTM and RightFoodTM Brands, as well as Therapeutix Cardio Strength and Innate Cardio Response. These products may contain undeclared soy flour. The voluntary recall applies to the products listed below in[Read More…]
