WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 22, 2014. U.S. Senators Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) today said that the Conference Report of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 passed by the U.S. Senate earlier today invests in critical Illinois waterway infrastructure. The bill – which was passed by the House[Read More…]
Day: May 22, 2014
Senator Kirk’s Veterans Priorities Pass Full Appropriations Committee With Bipartisan Support
VA Funding Bill Now Moves to Full Senate WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 22, 2014. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.), Ranking Member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, today voted with the full Committee to pass the VA and Military Construction Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2015. The bill[Read More…]
Obama Administration Announces $6.7 Million to Hire Young People to Work on Public Lands Across the Nation
Secretary Jewell Joins Groundwork Denver, Youth Corps Members at Rocky Mountain Arsenal Wildlife Refuge, Site of One of 43 Projects Winning Grants COMMERCE CITY, Colo.–(ENEWSPF)–May 22, 2014. As part of the Department of the Interior’s ambitious youth initiative to inspire millions of young adults and veterans to play, learn, serve[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan to Veterans, Service Members & Families: Specialized Resources & Services Available for Financial, Legal Issues
Chicago—(ENEWSPF)—May 22, 2014. In recognition of Memorial Day, Attorney General Lisa Madigan today reminded Illinois veterans, service members and their families about the resources her office provides to ensure they receive the federal and state benefits they have earned for their service and to ensure that their legal rights are[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Jen Psaki, May 22, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 22, 2014. Index for Today’s Briefing CHINA Condemnation of Terrorist Attack in the Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region of China THAILAND Coup Declared / State Department Determination / Review of Bilateral Assistance / Embassy Emergency Message / Contact with Thai Military Leaders / Contact with Countries in the Region[Read More…]
U.S. State Dept. Updates Iran Travel Warning, May 22, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 22, 2014. The Department of State warns U.S. citizens to carefully consider the risks of travel to Iran. Dual national Iranian-American citizens may encounter difficulty in departing Iran. U.S. citizens should stay current with media coverage of local events and carefully consider nonessential travel. This Travel Warning updates without[Read More…]
March Against Monsanto to be Held in Chicago on Saturday, May 24
Consumers to demand labeling of foods containing Monsanto GMO ingredients; Targets include institutional investors in agri-chemical giant, as part of groundswell of consumer support for GMO labeling and accountability in public health and environmental sustainability. CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—May 22, 2014. Over 90% of consumers support labeling genetically engineered crops — but not[Read More…]
Owner and Recruiter for Louisiana and Texas Mental Health Clinics Convicted as Part of $258 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 22, 2014. An owner and operator of community mental health centers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as well as a patient recruiter for a related facility in Houston, Texas, were convicted on Wednesday, May 21, 2014, for their roles in a $258 million Medicare fraud scheme involving three facilities[Read More…]
Japanese Automotive Parts Manufacturer Executive Indicted for Role in Conspiracy to Fix Prices and for Obstruction of Justice
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 22, 2014. A Detroit federal grand jury returned a two-count indictment against an executive of a Japanese manufacturer of automotive parts for his participation in a conspiracy to fix prices of heater control panels and for obstruction of justice for ordering the destruction of evidence related to the[Read More…]
Convicted Money Launderers Sentenced to Prison in Connection with Health Care Fraud Scheme
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 22, 2014. Two Florida men were sentenced today in the Middle District of Florida for their roles in a fraud scheme involving the submission of more than $10 million in fraudulent claims to Medicare for physical therapy. Acting Assistant Attorney General David A. O’Neil of the Justice Department’s[Read More…]
