Day: February 26, 2015

U.S. State Dept. Issues Nigeria Travel Alert, Feb. 25, 2015

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 25, 2015.  The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Nigeria and urges caution while traveling within Nigeria during the general and gubernatorial elections on March 28 and April 11, 2015, respectively. The elections, originally scheduled for February 14 and February 28, were postponed[Read More…]

MetLife Home Loans LLC, Successor to MetLife Bank N.A., to Pay $123.5 Million to Resolve Alleged Federal Housing Administration Mortgage Lending Violations

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 25, 2015. MetLife Home Loans LLC has agreed to pay the United States $123.5 million to resolve allegations that MetLife Bank N.A. (MetLife Bank) violated the False Claims Act by knowingly originating and underwriting mortgage loans insured by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Federal[Read More…]

Three Brooklyn, New York, Residents Charged with Attempt and Conspiracy to Provide Material Support to ISIL

Two Defendants Allegedly Planned to Travel to Syria in Order to Join ISIL; One Defendant Arrested While Boarding a Flight to Turkey NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—February 25, 2015. Earlier today, a criminal complaint was unsealed in federal court in Brooklyn charging Abdurasul Hasanovich Juraboev, Akhror Saidakhmetov, and Abror Habibov with attempt and[Read More…]

Justice Department Reaches Settlement with Santander Consumer USA to Resolve Allegations Concerning Over 1,100 Illegal Car Repossessions Against Service Members

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 25, 2015. Santander Consumer USA Inc. has agreed to pay at least $9.35 million to resolve a lawsuit by the Department of Justice alleging that the motor vehicle lender violated the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), the Justice Department announced today.  The complaint and the settlement, which is[Read More…]

Remarks by President Obama in Immigration Town Hall, Miami, FL

Miami, Florida–(ENEWSPF)–February 25, 2015 – 4:00 P.M. EST MR. DIAZ-BALART:  Ladies and gentlemen, the President of the United States.  (Applause.)  It’s good to see you, Mr. President. THE PRESIDENT:  It’s good to be with you, José. MR. DIAZ-BALART:  Thanks for being here at FIU.  Really appreciate you being here with[Read More…]

Jury Selection, Opening Statements Made in Rare Federal Medical Marijuana Trial of the Kettle Falls Five

Three defendants now stand trial after dismissal of charges against cancer-stricken defendant, plea bargain by family friend Spokane, WA –(ENEWSPF)—February 26, 2015. Trial began on Wednesday with jury selection and opening statements in a widely watched federal medical marijuana case against a family from eastern Washington State known as the[Read More…]

South Suburban College Earns Approval as an Entitled Institution for Gateways to Opportunity Credentials

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–(ENEWSPF)—February 25, 2015. South Suburban College (SSC) is pleased to announce that Gateways to Opportunity has approved South Suburban College as an entitled institution for the ECE Credentials, levels 2 and 3.  As an entitled institution, students at SSC will now have the opportunity to qualify for these[Read More…]

South Suburban College Earns Approval as an Entitled Institution for Gateways to Opportunity Credentials

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–(ENEWSPF)—February 25, 2015. South Suburban College (SSC) is pleased to announce that Gateways to Opportunity has approved South Suburban College as an entitled institution for the ECE Credentials, levels 2 and 3.  As an entitled institution, students at SSC will now have the opportunity to qualify for these[Read More…]

FDA Approves New Antibacterial Drug Avycaz

Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 25, 2015.  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Avycaz (ceftazidime-avibactam), a new antibacterial drug product, to treat adults with complicated intra-abdominal infections (cIAI), in combination with metronidazole, and complicated urinary tract infections (cUTI), including kidney infections (pyelonephritis), who have limited or no alternative treatment options.  [Read More…]

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