Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 24, 2014. SECRETARY OF DEFENSE CHUCK HAGEL: Good afternoon. I appreciate the opportunity to once again welcome French Minister of Defense Jean-Yves Le Drian. Jean-Yves is a friend, and I always very much enjoy his company and the conversations and discussions that we have about our important relationship[Read More…]
Day: January 24, 2014
US State Department Issues Ukraine Travel Alert, Jan. 24, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 24, 2014. The U.S. Department of State alerts U.S. citizens of the potential risks of travel to Ukraine due to the ongoing political unrest and violent clashes between police and protesters. Protest-related violence, particularly in Kyiv, has escalated sharply since January 19, resulting in several deaths and hundreds[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Marie Harf, Jan. 24, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 24, 2014. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Departure of Correspondent Jill Dougherty Secretary’s Travel / Meeting with PM Netanyahu in Davos / Middle East Peace Secretary’s Speech at World Economic Forum / Iran / Syria / Middle East Peace EGYPT Condemnation of Terrorist Attacks in Egypt / Call[Read More…]
Statement by US State Department Re: Bombing Attacks in Egypt, Jan. 24, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 24, 2014. We strongly condemn the terrorist attacks that took place in Egypt today. These crimes should be investigated fully and the perpetrators should be brought to justice. We extend our condolences to the families and friends of the victims, and we hope for the quick and full[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Kerry at the World Economic Forum
Davos, Switzerland–(ENEWSPF)–January 24, 2014. Well, Klaus, thank you very, very much. It’s an enormous pleasure for me to be back in Davos and to have this opportunity to be able to share some thoughts with all of you about American foreign policy. And I have – as Klaus just said[Read More…]
Disbarred Attorney Pleads Guilty for Role in $28.3 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 24, 2014. A North Carolina woman has pleaded guilty for her involvement in a $28.3 million Medicare fraud scheme involving physical and occupational therapy services. Acting Assistant Attorney General Mythili Raman of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, Acting U.S. Attorney A. Lee Bentley III of the Middle District[Read More…]
Four Alleged Members of Android Mobile Device App Piracy Groups Charged
First Time Members of Mobile Device App Piracy Groups Charged Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 24, 2014. Four individuals have been charged in the Northern District of Georgia for their alleged roles in piracy groups engaged in the illegal distribution of copies of copyrighted Android mobile device applications, or “apps.” Acting Assistant Attorney[Read More…]
Home Health Agency Owner Sentenced for Role in $11 Million Detroit Medicare Fraud Scheme
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 24, 2014. A home health agency owner who participated in a Medicare fraud scheme that totaled almost $11 million was sentenced in Detroit today to serve 120 months in prison. Acting Assistant Attorney General Mythili Raman of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District[Read More…]
New Jersey State Senator Announces Plans to Introduce Marijuana Legalization Bill
Public Opinion, Wasted Tax Dollars and Racially Discriminatory Arrests Push Legislators to Fix Broken Marijuana Policies Trenton, NJ—(ENEWSPF)—January 24, 2014. Today, New Jersey State Senator Nicholas P. Scutari announced plans to introduce a bill to legalize marijuana. Details of the proposal are pending but the senator envisions an industry[Read More…]
Step Back Into a 1950s Valentine’s Day at the Park Forest House Museum, Jan. 24, 2014
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 24, 2014. The 1950s Park Forest House Museum, at 141 Forest Blvd in Park Forest, Illinois is decorated in February with vintage valentines and decorations, in the exhibit, “Step Back Into a 1950s Valentine’s Day.” The classroom, representing Park Forest’s first school, is decorated for a 1950s[Read More…]