Beckley, WV-(ENEWSPF)- U.S. Attorney Booth Goodwin September 11 announced that Vivek Shah, 26, of West Hollywood, California, was sentenced to seven years and three months in federal prison for orchestrating a multi-million-dollar extortion scheme. Last year, Shah threatened to kill family members of seven prominent victims, including movie producer Harvey[Read More…]
Day: September 13, 2013
FBI: Former Machesney Park Man Charged with Bankruptcy Fraud
Rockford, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A former Machesney Park, lllinois man was indicted September 10 by a federal grand jury in Rockford on charges of bankruptcy fraud. Robert J. Yonkee, JR., 54, now of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, filed a Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition on September 15, 2008. The indictment alleges that Yonkee fraudulently[Read More…]
FBI Seeks Serial Bank Robbery Suspect Dubbed the I-55 Bandit
Indianapolis, IN-(ENEWSPF)- The FBI is asking for the public’s help to identify the “I-55 Bandit.” Since May 6, 2013, he may have robbed 10 banks and attempted to rob two others in five states: Illinois, Missouri, Maryland, West Virginia, and Tennessee. In all the completed robberies, the subject used a[Read More…]
Prairie State College is Part of Pilot Program to Reduce Energy Usage
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Prairie State College (PSC) was selected as one of four community colleges in the state participating in the Behavior Change for Energy Efficiency Pilot Program, intended to reduce energy usage through the implementation of energy monitoring and behavior change techniques. The program is funded through a generous[Read More…]
Prairie State College Installs 14th President
Dr. Terri L. Winfree is sworn in as the 14th President of Prairie State College. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Dr. Terri L. Winfree was installed as the 14th President of Prairie State College (PSC) during a formal ceremony held Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013, at the college, located at 202[Read More…]
Walmart Plans to Curb Risky Chemicals in Store Items
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 13, 2013. Yesterday’s announcement by mega-retailer Walmart that it will require suppliers to limit or eliminate some chemicals from products it sells shows that consumer awareness of toxic exposure risks is driving changes in the market even in the face of government inaction and delay, according to Environmental[Read More…]
Public Opinion Analysis Shows Big Gap Between Experts and the Public on Need to Cut Medicare Spending
Boston, MA–(ENEWSPF)–September 13, 2013. As debate over the national debt and the federal budget deficit begins to heat up again, an analysis of national polls conducted in 2013 shows that, compared with recent government reports prepared by experts, the public has different views about the need to reduce future Medicare[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth Cosponsors Legislation to Protect Immigrants from Exploitation
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–Septemer 13, 2013. Today, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) announced her cosponsorship of the Protecting Immigrants from Legal Exploitation Act. The legislation was introduced by Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) and Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-21). The bill provides penalties for those who mislead immigrants by providing fraudulent services. It also gives[Read More…]
Testing for Hereditary Breast Cancer? Toolkit Helps Families Talk, Cope, Decide What to Do
ANN ARBOR–(ENEWSPF)–September 13, 2013. Actress Angelina Jolie made headlines in May when she revealed she underwent a preventive double mastectomy to reduce her risk of cancer. According to the New York Times, Jolie carried a genetic mutation in the BRCA1 gene, which elevated her chances of breast and ovarian[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Finalizes Modification to Mortgage Rules
Changes Resolve Implementation Issues and Clear the Way for Better Consumer Protections WASHINGTON, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—September 13, 2013. Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) finalized amendments and clarifications to its January 2013 mortgage rules in order to help industry comply and to better protect consumers. The changes made today answer questions[Read More…]
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