Day: April 14, 2014

Governor Quinn Urges Homebuyers to Act Fast and Take Advantage of Welcome Home Illinois Program

Program Offers First-Time Homebuyers Down-Payment Assistance and a 3.75 Percent Interest Rate on a 30-Year Fixed Mortgage CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 14, 2014.  Two weeks after first launching the Welcome Home Illinois loan program, Governor Pat Quinn is traveling to cities across Illinois to raise awareness of the program, discuss its benefits and[Read More…]

State Department Briefing by Jen Psaki, April 14, 2014

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 14, 2014. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT FIFA World Cup Trophy Presentation UKRAINE/RUSSIA U.S. Effort for a Diplomatic Solution U.S. Prepared to Impose Further Sanctions U.S. Concerned About Conflicts in Eastern Ukraine $1 Billion Loan Guarantee Agreement / Other Forms of Assistance Focus on Economic and Diplomatic Efforts[Read More…]

Treasury Secretary Lew Announces Signing Of $1 Billion U.S. Loan Guarantee Agreement For Ukraine

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 14, 2014.  Today, the U.S. Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew announced the signing of a $1 billion loan guarantee agreement for Ukraine.  This guarantee, when completed, will complement the Government of Ukraine’s International Monetary Fund (IMF) reform program and underscores the United States’ commitment to Ukraine. “The Ukrainian people[Read More…]

Government Intervenes in Lawsuit Against Medical Equipment Supplier Orbit Medical Inc. and Former Vice President Jake Kilgore

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 14, 2014. The government has intervened in a False Claims Act lawsuit against Orbit Medical Inc. and Jake Kilgore alleging that Orbit Medical’s sales representatives boosted power wheelchair and accessory sales by altering and forging physician prescriptions and supporting documentation, the Justice Department announced today.   Orbit Medical is[Read More…]

Government Settles False Claims Act Allegations Against Kansas Cancer Treatment Facility and Its Owner

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 14, 2014. Hope Cancer Institute, a cancer treatment facility in Kansas, and Dr. Raj Sadasivan, the owner of Hope Cancer Institute, have agreed to pay $2.9 million to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by submitting claims to Medicare, Medicaid and the Federal Employee Health[Read More…]

Statement by Attorney General Holder on Weekend Shootings in Kansas

WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—April 14, 2014. U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder released the following statement Monday regarding the tragic shootings in Kansas yesterday:  “I was horrified to learn of this weekend’s tragic shootings outside Kansas City. These senseless acts of violence are all the more heartbreaking as they were perpetrated on the eve[Read More…]

Remarks by President Obama at 2014 Easter Prayer Breakfast

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 14, 2014 – 9:27 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Good morning, everybody.  (Applause.)  Thank you, thank you, thank you very much.  Please, please have a seat.  Thank you so much.  Well, good morning, everybody. Welcome to the White House and welcome to our annual Easter prayer breakfast.  As always,[Read More…]

Readout of President Obama’s Call with President Hollande of France, April 14, 2014

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 14, 2014. President Obama spoke with French President Hollande today about the worsening situation in eastern Ukraine, where pro-Russian separatists, seemingly with support and coordination from Moscow, have intensified their campaign to undermine and destabilize the Ukrainian government.  The leaders underscored that Russia will face significant additional costs[Read More…]

Statement from President Obama on Passover, April 14, 2014

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 14, 2014. Michelle and I send our warmest greetings to all those celebrating Passover in the United States, in Israel, and around the world.  On Tuesday, just as we have every year of my presidency, my family will join the millions taking part in the ancient tradition of[Read More…]

Area Firefighters to Help Raise Funds and Awareness for People with Disabilities at 115 Bourbon Street on May 3

Alsip, IL–(ENEWSPF)–April 14, 2014.  Firehouse chefs from across the Chicago land area will be the stars of the Sertoma Centre’s BIG Event as they fiercely compete for the title of Best Firehouse Chef in the categories of ribs, poultry, chili, ethnic dishes, and the people’s choice award. Sharing the spotlight[Read More…]

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