WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 27, 2012. At the direction of President Obama, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is coordinating the federal government’s support and preparations in states potentially affected by Tropical Storm Isaac. Earlier today, the President was briefed by FEMA Administrator Fugate and National Hurricane Center Director Dr. Rick Knabb on preparations[Read More…]
Day: August 28, 2012
Justice Department Reaches Lending Discrimination Settlement with GFI Mortgage Bankers Inc.
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 28, 2012. GFI Mortgage Bankers Inc., a large independent home mortgage firm that concentrates on the New York, New Jersey, and Florida markets, will pay $3.555 million to resolve a lending discrimination lawsuit filed by the Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District[Read More…]
NATO Names Norwegian Diplomat as Special Representative for Women, Peace and Security
BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–28 August 2012. NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen has appointed Norwegian diplomat Mari Skåre as his Special Representative for Women, Peace and Security. She will reinforce and promote the implementation by NATO of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on women, peace and security, and of related resolutions. Her[Read More…]
Bipartisan Support as California Legislature Passes Bill to Help Prevent Drug Overdose Deaths
California ‘911 Good Samaritan’ Overdose Bill Heads to Governor Brown SACRAMENTO, CA–(ENEWSPF)–August 27, 2012. Today, by an overwhelming margin (50 Aye – 20 No), the California legislature passed Assemblymember Tom Ammiano’s ‘911 Good Samaritan Overdose Response Act’ (AB 472), which provides limited protection against arrest for minor drug law violations[Read More…]
Samantha Lynn Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Reumofan Plus Tablets Due to Undeclared Drug Ingredients
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–August 27, 2012. Samantha Lynn Inc. is voluntarily recalling 500 lots of Reumofan Plus Tablets to the consumer level due to findings of undeclared drug ingredients. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sample analysis has found the product to contain methocarbamol and diclofenac. Use of this product could[Read More…]
BMO Harris Bank Presents first annual Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park Event Honoring Martin Puryear, Winner of the 2012 National Medal of Arts
Carts & Cocktails coming to Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governors State University is celebrating the 30th anniversary of Martin Puryear’s installation of “Bodark Arc,” at the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park (NMSP). BMO Harris Bank is pleased to present this annual benefit fundraiser, Carts & Cocktails,[Read More…]
Governors State Offers Computer Networking Series
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Computer Network training is now available at Governors State University. The Computer Networking Series offered this fall enables participants to gain career enhancing skills through non-credit courses. Students will receive training preparing them for certifications in Comptia’a A+ and Cisco’s Certified Network Administration. Courses may be taken[Read More…]
Hogsett Announces 15-Year Sentence for Tell City Man Who Possessed Child Pornography
Indianapolis, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Joseph H. Hogsett, the United States Attorney, announced on August 22 that Dallas D. Mahaney, age 51, of Tell City, has been sentenced to 180 months (15 years) in federal prison by U.S. Chief District Judge Richard L. Young. This follows Mahaney’s admission of guilt to charges that[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Investigating Armed Robberies
Park Forest, IL -(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest police are investigating two armed robberies in the DownTown area in late July and mid-August. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 708-748-4700. The following is from the Park Forest Police Department: On 7/28 a masked subject came into M&S Swag in[Read More…]
FBI: Hogsett Announces Mt. Vernon Man Sentenced for Aiding in Robbery of Pharmacy
Indianapolis, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Joseph H. Hogsett, the United States Attorney, announced on August 22 that Cody J. Hargrove, age 27, of Mt. Vernon, has been sentenced to 51 months (four years, three months) in prison by U.S. District Judge Richard L. Young, following his guilty plea to robbery. “I’m pleased to[Read More…]
