Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 30, 2014. A federal jury in Detroit today convicted a physical therapist, physical therapy assistant and unlicensed doctor for their participation in a nearly $15 million Medicare fraud scheme. Acting Assistant Attorney General David A. O’Neil of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney Barbara L. McQuade of[Read More…]
Month: May 2014
Remarks by the First Lady and Dr. Jill Biden at Joining Forces Impact Pledge Announcement
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 30, 2014 – 11:33 A.M. EDT DR. BIDEN: (Applause.) Thank you, Chrissandra. Wow, you are quite impressive, isn’t she? (Applause.) Thank you for your service, and keep up the good work in school. And I love the fact that you love your teachers. (Laughter.) Chrissandra’s story is a[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on Raising the Minimum Wage, April 30, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 30, 2014. THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. Please have a seat. Good afternoon. AUDIENCE MEMBER: Aloha! THE PRESIDENT: Aloha. (Laughter.) Got a Hawaiian guy here. After 14 months since I’ve called on Congress to reward the hard work of millions of Americans like the ones who we have[Read More…]
Op-Ed by First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden in MilitaryTimes.com, April 30, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 30, 2014. Today as part of the third anniversary of Joining Forces, First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden will announce commitments and a pledge made by philanthropies nationwide to support veterans and military families. At the event, taking place at the American Red Cross and hosted[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on Hawaii Legislature Increasing State’s Minimum Wage
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 30, 2014. The Hawaii Legislature did the right thing for their workers by taking action to increase their state’s minimum wage to $10.10. I commend the state legislature and look forward to Governor Abercrombie signing the bill into law soon. Hawaii joins a large and growing coalition of[Read More…]
Colorado Senate Rejects Regressive Bills That Would Have Removed Kids From Parents Suspected of Drug Use
Vote Signals Emerging Trend Toward Addressing Drug Use as a Public Health Issue DENVER, CO—(ENEWSPF)—April 30, 2014. Yesterday, bills aimed to amend the state criminal and civil code with an expansive definition of drug endangered children were killed on the Senate floor by a vote of 15-20. The proposals attempted to[Read More…]
Two Private Selection Ice Cream Flavors Recalled for Undeclared Allergen
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–April 30, 2014. The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) said it has recalled Private Selection Chocolate Hazelnut Mascarpone Ice Cream and Private Selection Caramel Hazelnut Fudge Truffle Ice Cream sold at the Kroger family of stores in 31 states because the products may contain egg not listed on the[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Proposes Minor Changes to Mortgage Rules to Ensure Access to Credit
Proposal Would Assist Nonprofits and Allow for Refunds of Excess Points and Fees for Qualified Mortgages Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 30, 2014. Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is proposing minor adjustments to its mortgage rules to ensure access to credit. The proposal includes two changes that would help certain nonprofit[Read More…]
Armed Robbery April 30 at US Bank in Park Forest
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest Police issued a press release regarding an armed robbery at US Bank in Park Forest on Wednesday, April 30. The release follows: On Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at approximately 11:00 AM, Park Forest Police responded to an Armed Robbery at the US Bank[Read More…]