CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 30, 2013. Thank you, David, for those kind words; for your dedication to public service, not only in the Obama Administration but throughout your career; and for your commitment to training future generations of political leaders right here at your alma mater. It’s a pleasure to be with[Read More…]
Month: May 2013
Montana Hospitals Agree to Pay $3.95 Million to Resolve Alleged False Claims Act and Stark Law Violations
Hospitals Allegedly Compensated Physicians for Improper Referrals Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 1, 2013. St. Vincent Healthcare, a hospital located in Billings, Mont., and Holy Rosary Healthcare, a hospital located in Miles City, Mont., have agreed to pay $3.95 million plus interest to resolve allegations that they violated the Stark Law and the[Read More…]
Planned Parenthood Says FDA Decision on Emergency Contraception is ‘Important Step Forward’
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 30, 2013. Planned Parenthood Federation of America President Cecile Richards released the following statement in response to today’s decision by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on emergency contraception: “While there are still practical questions to resolve, this is an important step forward to expand access to emergency contraception[Read More…]
FDA’s Ruling to Hinder Accessibility of Plan B; NOW Calls For Implementation of Judge Korman’s Ruling
Statement of NOW President Terry O’Neill Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 1, 2013. Yesterday’s ruling by the FDA to restrict access to Plan B One Step to those 15 years and older does not go far enough to allow access to emergency contraception to women of all ages. Millions of women need access[Read More…]
Three More Arrested in Connection with Bombing at Boston Marathon
MASSACHUSETTS—(ENEWSPF)—May 1, 2013. Boston police have arrested three more people in connection with last month’s bombing at the Boston Marathon, which killed three people and injured more than 200. Police have indicated that there is no additional threat to the public. CNN is reporting two of the three people arrested[Read More…]
Student Trustee Garcia Sworn In For a Second Term at South Suburban College
South Suburban College Student Trustee Rebecca Garcia is sworn in by Marty Lareau, SSC Vice President and Board Secretary at the college’s April Board Meeting. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) South Holland, IL-(ENEWSPF)- South Suburban College student Rebecca Garcia was sworn in for her second term as the SSC Student Trustee at the[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Band Student Receives College Scholarship
Gretchen Stibich ‘signing’ with DePauw University. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Gretchen Stibich, a senior student at Marian Catholic High School and Tinley Park resident, received a music scholarship from DePauw University in Indiana. Stibich, who was attracted to DePauw’s campus and music curriculum, will focus on both clarinet and[Read More…]
Take Action: Senators Work with Industry on Yet Another Bill to Strip Water Protections
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 1, 2013. May 1, 2013) Last week, U.S. Senator Kay Hagan, (D-NC), and Larry Wooten, president of the North Carolina Farm Bureau, announced new legislation that will be introduced to eliminate Clean Water Act permits required for certain applications of pesticides on or near waterways. The bill to[Read More…]
ISAF Joint Command Operational Update, May 1, 2013
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–May 1, 2013 – An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban leader and two other insurgents during an operation in Nahr-e Saraj district, Helmand province, today. The leader oversees improvised explosive device emplacement operations throughout Nahr-e Saraj. He also serves as a weapons facilitator, procuring and distributing[Read More…]
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