Day: January 27, 2014

Pentagon Condemns Afghan Release of Bagram Detainees

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 27, 2014. An Afghan government order to release 37 of 88 detainees who U.S. Defense Department leaders have deemed to be legitimate threats to national security drew condemnation from a Pentagon spokesman today. Army Col. Steve Warren said strong evidence or investigative leads support the detainees’ prosecution or[Read More…]

Medicare Fraud Strike Force Set Record Numbers for Health Care Fraud Prosecutions in FY 2013

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 27, 2014. The Justice Department’s Medicare Fraud Strike Force has set record numbers for health care prosecutions in Fiscal Year 2013, demonstrating the targeted and coordinated approach remains strong as the strike force enters its eighth year of fighting fraud against the government’s health care programs. “These record[Read More…]

Joint Statement by Attorney General Holder and Director of National Intelligence Clapper on New Reporting Methods for National Security Orders

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 27, 2014. Attorney General Eric Holder and Director of National Intelligence James Clapper released the following joint statement Monday: “As indicated in the Justice Department’s filing with the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, the administration is acting to allow more detailed disclosures about the number of national security orders[Read More…]

New York Senator Chuck Schumer and Texas Governor Rick Perry Support CO and WA Right to Legalize Marijuana

Growing Bi-Partisan Support on Heels of Obama Calling New Laws Legalizing Marijuana in Colorado and Washington ‘Important’ NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—January 27, 2014. Today, Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) expressed his support for allowing states to move forward with taxing and regulating marijuana, telling MSNBC that “having the states experiment is a good[Read More…]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Issues Consumer Advisory on Industry’s Data Breach

Advisory Offers Tips to Protect Accounts in Wake of Recent Payment Card Data Breaches WASHINGTON, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—January 27, 2014. Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) published a consumer advisory to help consumers protect themselves in the wake of the recent breaches of payment card and other data. The advisory also[Read More…]

Breakfast with BCI Workshop Series Presents ‘Incorporating Employee Wellness into Your Business’

South Holland, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 27, 2014. The South Suburban College Business & Career Institute (BCI) presents a Breakfast with BCI Workshop titled “Incorporating Employee Wellness into Your Business,” facilitated by Alexandra Glumac, MS, NCC, LCPC, RDDP, CWA, BCI Client Solutions Specialist.  This event will take place in the Heritage Room on[Read More…]

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