Day: August 22, 2012

US Government Joins False Claims Act Lawsuit Against the Gallup Organization

Suit Alleges Polling Firm Overcharged Government on Contracts Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2012.  The United States has joined a whistleblower lawsuit against The Gallup Organization, the Justice Department announced today.   The lawsuit was filed by Michael Lindley, a former Gallup employee, who alleges that Gallup violated the False Claims Act[Read More…]

Remarks by President Obama in Roundtable with Teachers

North Las Vegas, Nevada–(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2012 – 9:36 A.M. PDT  MR. BARRON:  I just want to convey the genuine appreciation and sincere thank you on behalf of not only my school but my community, and now generations of the DREAM Act kids — we really appreciate your sincerity and, more than[Read More…]

First Lady Michelle Obama Announces 125,000 Veterans & Military Spouses Hired through Joining Forces

Announcement meets President’s challenge one year early WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2012.  Today, First Lady Michelle Obama traveled to Naval Station Mayport, Florida to announce that more than 2,000 businesses who have participated in her Joining Forces initiative have hired or trained more than 125,000 veterans and military spouses in the past[Read More…]

DOD Identifies Second Army Casualty, August 21, 2012

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 21, 2012.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.  Sgt. David V. Williams, 24, of Frederick, Md., died Aug. 18, in Kandahar, Afghanistan.  The cause of death is under investigation.  He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 1st[Read More…]

FBI: Former Alorton Mayor Sentenced to Federal Prison

Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The former mayor for the village of Alorton was sentenced to 43 months in federal prison, $1,200 in fines, three years’ supervised release, and ordered to reimburse the Federal Bureau of Investigation $1,260 for investigative expenses, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, Stephen R.[Read More…]

FBI: Belleville Man Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Offenses

Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Belleville man pled guilty in federal court on August 21, 2012, to a three-count indictment charging him with enticement of a minor (count one), transfer of obscene matter to a minor (count two), and transportation of child pornography (count three), the United States Attorney for the Southern[Read More…]

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