Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– A federal jury in New Orleans convicted three current and former New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) officers, David Warren, Greg McRae, and Lt. Travis McCabe, in relation to the post-Katrina shooting death of Henry Glover, and the subsequent burning of Glover’s remains and obstruction of justice. The jury[Read More…]
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Former Archbold CEO Ken B. Beverly Convicted of All Six Counts Related to Medicaid Fraud
Georgia-(ENEWSPF)- The United States Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia, Michael J. Moore, announced that on December 8, 2010, Ken B. Beverly was convicted after a seven-day jury trial of six felony offenses related to Medicaid fraud and obstruction of justice. Moore said, “Mr. Beverly’s conduct is an example[Read More…]
The Right-Wing Backlash Against Advancing Minority Rights
Commentary By Simon Maloy The past week has been a significant one for justice, fairness, and tolerance in American society. Issues of minority rights dominated the news and the legislative agenda as President Obama signed into the law the Pigford II and Cobell settlements, and Congress took up Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell repeal and the[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Phillip J. Crowley, December 10, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 10, 2010. INDEX: DEPARTMENT Secretary Clinton’s Meetings with Palestinian and Israeli Leaders Secretary Clinton will Speak Tonight at the Saban Center Secretary Clinton will Travel Monday to Wakefield, Quebec for North American Foreign Ministers Meeting U.S. will Continue to Watch the Situation in Ivory Coast Very Closely Acting[Read More…]
LEAKED EMAIL: Fox Boss Caught Slanting News Reporting
Commentary By Ben Dimiero Media Matters for America At the height of the health care reform debate last fall, Bill Sammon, Fox News’ controversial Washington managing editor, sent a memo directing his network’s journalists not to use the phrase "public option." Instead, Sammon wrote, Fox’s reporters should use "government option"[Read More…]
Congressman Adler Backs Middle Class Tax Cut Framework
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 10, 2010. Congressman John Adler (NJ-3) released the following statement concerning the tax cut proposal negotiated between President Barack Obama and Republican Senate Leaders. The proposal was rejected earlier today in a voice vote by the incoming 112th House Democratic Caucus. “I support the deal President Obama negotiated[Read More…]
Congressman Cuellar Backs Middle Class Tax Cut Framework
WASHINGTON D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 10, 2010. Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) issued the following statement in support of President Obama’s framework agreement on taxes: “Members of Congress across the political spectrum should agree to temporarily extend the tax cuts for every single American. Raising taxes would be an inappropriate burden for hardworking American[Read More…]
Columbia, SC Mayor Backs Middle Class Tax Cut Framework
Columbia, SC—(ENEWSPF)—December 10, 2010. Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin released the following statement today in support of President Barack Obama’s compromise tax proposal: “President Obama has won a major victory for the working families who need it the most by extending unemployment benefits, making raising a family, running a small business[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama and Former President Clinton, December 10, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 10, 2010 – 4:20 P.M. EST PRESIDENT OBAMA: Hey, everybody. I thought it was a slow day, so I’ve — Q Slow news day, huh? PRESIDENT OBAMA: — bring the other guy in. Obviously, there’s a big debate going on about taxes, and about the need to grow[Read More…]
Ohio Governor Backs Middle Class Tax Cut Framework
Columbus, OH–(ENEWSPF)–December 10 , 2010. Governor Ted Strickland today issued the following statement on the pending tax and unemployment legislation compromise currently before the United States Congress: “As I said a few weeks ago, I am puzzled by leaders of the Republican Party who would say that we cannot provide unemployment[Read More…]
