Day: April 4, 2014

U.S. State Dept. Updates Kenya Travel Warning, April 4, 2014

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 4, 2014.  The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Kenya.  U.S. citizens in Kenya, and those considering travel to Kenya, should evaluate their personal security situation in light of continuing and recently heightened threats from terrorism and the high rate of[Read More…]

Joint Statement by the United States of America and the Tunisian Republic, April 4, 2014

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 4, 2014. In their meeting today at the White House, President Obama and Prime Minister Jomaa reaffirmed the strategic partnership between the United States and Tunisia.  The two leaders discussed the historic progress made in Tunisia as its political and civil society leaders have worked together to advance[Read More…]

Former Vice President of Government Contracting Company Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Bribery

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 4, 2014. A former vice president of a Chesapeake, Va., government contracting company pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to pay bribes to public officials in exchange for favorable treatment in connection with U.S. government contract work. Acting Assistant Attorney General David A. O’Neil of the Justice Department’s Criminal[Read More…]

Co-Owner of New Jersey Industrial Pipes Supply Company Pleads Guilty to Making False Statement in Connection with Superfund Investigation

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 4, 2014. A co-owner of a Middlesex, N.J., industrial pipes, valves and fittings supply company pleaded guilty today to one count of making a false statement, the Department of Justice announced. Victor Boski pleaded guilty in the U.S. District Court of New Jersey to willfully making a materially[Read More…]

Missouri Firm Recalls Chicken Nugget Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 4, 2014 – Tyson Foods Inc., a Sedalia, Mo. establishment, is recalling approximately 75,320 pounds of frozen, fully cooked chicken nugget products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The following products are subject to USDA[Read More…]

Obama Administration ‘Willing to Work’ With Congress to Reschedule Marijuana

Drug Policy Alliance: Rescheduling Is Small Step In Right Direction, But Wouldn’t Protect People From Being Arrested or Punished for Marijuana Possession NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—April 4, 2014. Attorney General Eric Holder said Friday that the Obama administration would be willing to work with Congress if lawmakers want to reschedule marijuana. Re-categorizing[Read More…]

GSU’s Mascot Search Comes Down to Just Four

It’s the Mascot Match-up: The Final Showdown University Park, Ill.—(ENEWSPF)–April 4, 2014 – After receiving over 400 suggestions, Governors State University has narrowed its choices for an official mascot down to four: the Bengals, the Prairie Wolves, the Jaguars and the Gladiators. The university is soliciting the help of current[Read More…]

HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius Statement on National Minority Health Month 2014

Prevention is Power: Join us in Taking Action for Health Equity Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 4, 2014.  In April, we commemorate National Minority Health Month, a time to raise awareness about health disparities that persist among racial and ethnic minorities. This year’s theme – “Prevention is Power: Taking Action for Health Equity”[Read More…]

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