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…]
Day: August 22, 2012
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…]
Remarks by the First Lady at Joining Forces Veterans Hiring Event
Mayport, Florida–(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2012 – 1:35 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Thank you all so much. Please be seated. Forgot you all take orders really well. (Laughter.) I am beyond thrilled to be here with all of you today at Naval Station Mayport. And I want to start by thanking Paul for[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…]
Waste Dumped In The Chicago River In 2 Liter Sodas per Minute
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2012. Note: This research was paid for by http://www.angelwater.org
Court Blocks Planting of Genetically Engineered Canola in Oregon
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)– August 22, 2012. The Oregon Court of Appeals has ordered a temporary halt to the state’s plan to allow genetically engineered (GE) canola to be planted in parts of the Willamette Valley, Oregon. The order is in effect until the court rules on a lawsuit filed by opponents[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…]