More Than 100 State Cooling Centers Open Across Illinois CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2013. With hot weather expected this week, Governor Pat Quinn today is urging residents to take advantage of the state’s cooling centers. This summer, Governor Quinn opened more than 100 cooling centers around Illinois in order to help those[Read More…]
Day: August 26, 2013
Remarks by Secretary of State Kerry on Syria, August 26, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2013. Well, for the last several days President Obama and his entire national security team have been reviewing the situation in Syria, and today I want to provide an update on our efforts as we consider our response to the use of chemical weapons. What we saw[Read More…]
Former Owner of Los Angeles Medical Equipment Supply Company Pleads Guilty to $2.6 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2013. A former owner of a Los Angeles-area medical equipment supply company pleaded guilty today to a $2.6 million Medicare fraud scheme. Acting Assistant Attorney General Mythili Raman of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division; U.S. Attorney André Birotte Jr. of the Central District of California; Special Agent[Read More…]
Justice Department Sues South Dakota Drug Manufacturer for Improperly Producing Sterile Eye Drops
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2013. The government filed suit in the U.S. District Court for South Dakota against Dakota Laboratories LLC and its owner, Charles L. Voellinger, Sr., to block them from violating the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) in connection with their alleged violations of Current Good Manufacturing Practices[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama in Presentation of the Medal of Honor to Staff Sergeant Ty M. Carter
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2013 – 2:23 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. Please be seated. Welcome to the White House. Actually, I should say welcome back. Many of you joined us earlier this year when we presented the Medal of Honor to Clint Romesha for his actions in the[Read More…]
Readout of President Obama’s Meeting with African-American Faith Leaders
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2013. This morning, the President met with African-American faith leaders to discuss the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom and how civil rights and equality are closely tied to voting rights and closing the gap on education, unemployment, and access to health[Read More…]
Readout of President Obama’s Call to California Governor Jerry Brown Regarding State Wildfires
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2013. Yesterday, President Obama called Governor Jerry Brown to receive an update on the fires in California, including the Rim fire that is impacting families, communities, and businesses, as well as Yosemite National Park. The President expressed his gratitude for the brave men and women working tirelessly[Read More…]
Drug Policy Alliance: Senator Leahy to Hold Congressional Hearing on Conflicting Marijuana Laws, Reiterates Call for Federal Government to Respect States’ Marijuana Reforms
Attorney General Eric Holder and Deputy AG James Cole Invited to Testify Statement from Drug Policy Alliance Executive Director Ethan Nadelmann NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—August 26, 2013. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-VT) announced Monday that he will address discrepancies between federal and state marijuana laws in an upcoming hearing on[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly to Host Informational Forum on the Affordable Care Act
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 26, 2013. Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-2nd District) will host an information forum on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) on Thursday, August 29 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Mary Magdalene M.B. Church, 10920 S. Princeton Ave., Chicago. Experts will provide information on the new federal health care[Read More…]
Senator Leahy: Senate Judiciary Committee Will Hold Hearing on Federal and State Marijuana Laws in September
Committee To Hold Hearing September 10 WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—August 26, 2013. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) announced Monday that the Committee will hold a hearing next month on the conflict between state and federal marijuana laws. Attorney General Eric Holder and Deputy Attorney General James Cole have been invited to[Read More…]