Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 17, 2017. Pharmaceutical companies Mylan Inc. and Mylan Specialty L.P. have agreed to pay $465 million to resolve claims that they violated the False Claims Act by knowingly misclassifying EpiPen as a generic drug to avoid paying rebates owed primarily to Medicaid, the Justice Department announced today. Mylan[Read More…]
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Paul Ryan’s Female Challenger Calls Out Opponents for Ignoring Local Issues
Cathy Myers Criticizes Speaker Ryan for Refusal to Host Public Town Hall and Randy Bryce for Refusing to Attend Primary Candidate Forum Janesville, Wisconsin—(ENEWSPF)—August 18, 2017. Today, Democratic Congressional Candidate Cathy Myers, who is seeking to represent Wisconsin’s First Congressional District, criticized her opponents, Paul Ryan and Randy Bryce, for[Read More…]
‘The Age of Consequences’ to be Screened at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church on Friday, August 25
Park Forest IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 18, 2017. The Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive in Park Forest will screen the documentary film ‘The Age of Consequences’ on Friday, August 25 at 7 p.m. A discussion will follow. ‘The Age of Consequences’ looks at the impacts of climate change, how water[Read More…]
Roosevelt University to Host Major Conference on the American Dream on September 11-14
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg to headline thought-provoking summit CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—August 17, 2017. What does the American Dream mean today? Great minds from across the nation and all walks of professional life will tackle the timely question during Roosevelt University’s 2nd annual American Dream Reconsidered conference on Sept. 11-14[Read More…]
South Suburban School Celebrates 130th Anniversary At Annual Golf Outing
Glenwood, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Over 70 amateur and professional golfers enjoyed a beautiful day on the green at Flossmoor Country Club on Wednesday, Aug. 2 for Glenwood Academy’s 130th Anniversary Pro-Am Golf Outing. The event is an annual Glenwood fundraiser. This year’s Pro-Am is part of a yearlong celebration honoring the organization’s[Read More…]
CIA Torture Psychologists Settle Lawsuit
On Eve of Trial, Psychologists Agree to Historic Settlement in ACLU Case on Behalf of Three Torture Victims NEW YORK —(ENEWSPF)–August 17, 2017. In a first for a case involving CIA torture, the American Civil Liberties Union announced a settlement today in the lawsuit against the two psychologists who designed[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Takes Action Against Aequitas Capital Management for Aiding Corinthian Colleges’ Predatory Lending Scheme
Bureau’s Proposed Settlement Seeks $183.3 Million in Relief for 41,000 Harmed Student Borrowers WASHINGTON, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)—August 17, 2017. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau today filed a complaint and proposed settlement against Aequitas Capital Management, Inc. and related entities, for aiding the Corinthian Colleges’ predatory lending scheme. The CFPB alleges that[Read More…]
Most Adolescent Contact Lens Wearers Report Habits That Could Cause Eye Infection
CDC recommends healthy ways to wear and care for lenses Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–August 17, 2017. More than 6 in 7 adolescents (85 percent) who wear contact lenses report at least one habit that increases the chance of an eye infection, according to a report published today in CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality[Read More…]
Western Environmental Law Center Statement on Charlottesville Violence, Hate in America
Silence, crisis of leadership must change Taos, NM –(ENEWSPF)—August 17, 2017. Today, we acknowledge our responsibility to stand in solidarity with all people and communities of good conscience who oppose hatred and discrimination. Heather Heyer’s murder at the hands of a white nationalist in Charlottesville, Virginia last weekend was an[Read More…]
Solar Eclipse Scams: AG Madigan Has A Warning For IL Residents
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—August 17, 2017. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today issued a consumer alert warning Illinois residents to reports of scam artists selling counterfeit solar eclipse glasses to try to take advantage of the many people planning to watch the upcoming total solar eclipse. On Monday, the solar eclipse will be[Read More…]
