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…]
Day: January 27, 2014
Remarks by Secretary of State Kerry at the U.S.-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 27, 2014. SECRETARY KERRY: Please, everybody. Well, good morning to all, to our friends from Pakistan, As-Salaam Alaikum. We’re very happy to welcome you here to Washington. A little cold, but at least it’s not snowing today. It’s a great pleasure for me to welcome Mr. Aziz and[Read More…]
Almighty Imperial Gangster Member Convicted of Murder and Violent Crime Offenses
Six Additional Gang Members Have Recently Pleaded Guilty for Their Roles in Murders and Attempted Murders Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 27, 2014. Richard Reyes, a member of the Almighty Imperial Gangsters, has been convicted at trial for his role in violent acts as a member of a criminal street gang that operated[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…]
Statement by President Obama on International Holocaust Remembrance Day 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 27, 2014. Each year on this day the world comes together to commemorate a barbaric crime unique in human history. We recall six million Jews and millions of other innocent victims who were murdered in Nazi death camps. We mourn lives cut short and communities torn apart. Yet[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…]
Great Backyard Bird Count at Thorn Creek Nature Center on February 15
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 27, 2014. Anyone can be part of the Great Backyard Bird Count! It’s easy. Just watch and count birds in your backyard or on trail for at least 15 minutes, then report what you saw at www.birdcount.org. Come to Thorn Creek Nature Center’s GBBC open house, Saturday,[Read More…]