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Marking the birth of the modern-day Internet
unable to retrieve full-text content Today is the 30th birthday of the modern-day Internet. Five years ago we marked the occasion with a doodle .
Governor Quinn Launches $1 Billion Clean Water Initiative – U.S. EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson Joins Governor on 40th Anniversary of Clean Water Act to Announce Major Water Infrastructure Overhaul
CHICAGO – October 18, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn was joined by United States Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P.
Owner of Miami Home Health Company Pleads Guilty in $60 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme
WASHINGTON—The owner of a Miami health care agency pleaded guilty today for his participation in a $60 million home health Medicare fraud scheme, announced the Department of Justice, the FBI, and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Rodolfo Nieto Jr., 40, of Miami, pleaded guilty before U.S.
Two Owners and Two Employees of Miami Home Health Company Plead Guilty in $20 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme
WASHINGTON—Two owners and two employees of a Miami home health care agency pleaded guilty for their participation in a $20 million Medicare fraud scheme involving false billings for home health care services, announced the Department of Justice, the FBI, and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Ariel Rodriguez, 41; Reynaldo Navarro, 37; and Ysel Salado, 26, each pleaded guilty today before U.S.
Members of Robbery Crew Convicted, Face Life Sentence
ATLANTA—A jury in federal district court has returned a guilty verdict against JOSE REYES, 39; ALBERT ESPINAL, 33; and JOHANN BRITO, 32 all of Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, Georgia, on charges of armed robbery, drug trafficking, and using a firearm in connection with those offenses. United States Attorney Sally Quillian Yates said of today’s verdict, “These three defendants belonged to the Cartier robbery crew that engaged in at least two shootouts in broad daylight—one at a busy intersection in Lawrenceville and another in a quiet subdivision in Duluth.
Illinois EPA grants Provisional Variance to West End Disposal Landfill in Saline County – Variance is needed for disposal of debris from Feb. 29 Harrisburg Tornado
[unable to retrieve full-text content]SPRINGFIELD —The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) today granted West End Disposal Landfill in Thompsonville (Saline County) a provisional variance from a state regulation for 45 days so it can accept materials in a new cell, particularly debris from the extensive property damage from the Feb. 29 tornado in nearby Harrisburg
Birmingham Woman Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for False Statement to FEMA
BIRMINGHAM—A federal judge today sentenced a Birmingham woman to two years in prison for a false statement she made to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in an attempt to gain disaster benefits after the April 27 tornadoes, announced U.S. Attorney Joyce White Vance, Department of Homeland Security, Office of Inspector General, Special Agent in Charge James E.
West Alabama Man Pleads Guilty to Disaster Fraud Related to Tuscaloosa Tornado
BIRMINGHAM—A west Alabama man pleaded guilty Monday to fraudulently claiming disaster benefits following the April 27 tornadoes in Alabama, announced U.S. Attorney Joyce White Vance and FBI Special Agent in Charge Patrick J.
IEMA Reminds Public of National Test of Emergency Alert System on Nov. 9 – First-ever Nationwide Test Will Last Approximately 30 Seconds
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) today reminded Illinois citizens that radio and TV stations throughout the state will be participating in a first-ever nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System at 1 p.m. CST on Wednesday. IEMA also noted that the federal government has shortened the length of the test to approximately 30 seconds instead of three minutes as originally planned.
Governor Quinn Declares Carroll, Jo Daviess, Stephenson Counties State Disaster Areas – State Working with Local Officials to Gather Damage Information
CHICAGO – August 10, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today declared Carroll, Jo Daviess and Stephenson counties state disaster areas for widespread damage to homes, businesses and critical infrastructure caused by severe flash flooding on July 27.