Month: January 2024
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United States and California Announce Diesel Engine Manufacturer Cummins Inc. Agrees to Pay a Record $1.675 Billion Civil Penalty in Vehicle Test Cheating Settlement
United States and California Announce Diesel Engine Manufacturer Cummins Inc. Agrees to Pay a Record $1.675 Billion Civil Penalty in Vehicle Test Cheating Settlement The Justice Department, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), California Air Resources Board (CARB) and California Attorney General’s Office today released the details of a proposed settlement with diesel engine maker Cummins Inc.…
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German Company SAP to Pay Over $220M to Resolve Foreign Bribery Investigations
SAP SE (SAP), a publicly traded global software company based in Germany, will pay over $220 million to resolve investigations by the U.S. Justice Department and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) into violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). SAP’s resolution with the department stems from schemes to pay bribes to government officials…
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White House. Statement from President Joe Biden on the December Consumer Price Index
Today’s report shows that we ended 2023 with inflation down nearly two-thirds from its peak and core inflation at its lowest level since May 2021. We saw prices go down over the course of the year for goods and services that are important for American households like a gallon of gas, a gallon of milk,…
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New York Mayor Eric Adams Appears on WCNY’s “The Capitol Pressroom”
David Lombardo: On Tuesday, Governor Kathy Hochul delivered her third State of the State address which included a plan to develop more housing in the five boroughs, a plan that got a thumbs up from New York City Mayor Eric Adams who was in the Assembly chamber at the Capitol for the speech. And Mayor Adams…
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New Jersey Laboratory and Its Owner and CEO Agree to Pay Over $13 Million to Settle Allegations of Kickbacks and Unnecessary Testing
Clinical laboratory RDx Bioscience Inc. (RDx), of Kenilworth, New Jersey, and its owner and Chief Executive Officer Eric Leykin, of Brooklyn, New York, have agreed to pay to the United States $10,315,023 to resolve False Claims Act allegations involving illegal kickbacks and medically unnecessary laboratory testing. RDx and Leykin will pay an additional $2,934,977 to…
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New York State Governor Kathy Hochul Announces New Initiatives to Fight Crime and Improve Public Safety
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced several initiatives to keep New Yorkers safe as a part of her 2024 State of the State address. As New Yorkers remain seriously concerned about crime and public safety, Governor Hochul announced the launch of a joint operation of law enforcement agencies to crack down on retail theft to support…
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White House. Statement from President Joe Biden on Historic 20 Million Enrollees in Affordable Care Act Health Care
Today, we hit a major milestone in lowering costs and ensuring all Americans have access to quality, affordable health care: a record-breaking 20 million Americans have enrolled in health care coverage through the Affordable Care Act marketplaces. With six days left to still get covered, 8 million more Americans have signed up for ACA coverage…
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Mayor Eric Adams Restores Funding for Community Schools, Makes new Investments in Summer Rising for Young New Yorkers
Deputy Mayor Ana Almanzar, Strategic Initiatives: Good afternoon and thank you all for joining us here today. I am Ana J. Almanzar, deputy mayor for Strategic Initiatives. We’re here today to acknowledge our city’s investment in the academic success and social enrichment of our young people. Our mayor has exciting budget‑related news to share with you,…
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U.S. Marshals Arrest More Than 73,000 Fugitives in Fiscal Year 2023
The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) arrested 73,362 fugitives (28,065 on federal and 45,297 on state and local warrants) in fiscal year (FY) 2023. On average, the agency arrested 293 fugitives per day (based on 250 operational days). “The Justice Department is laser-focused on driving down violent crime by using data and intelligence to go after…
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White House. Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre January 9 2024
Concise Overview 1. Karine Jean-Pierre warns of severe weather across the country and urges vigilance and adherence to local warnings. 2. President’s visit to Allentown, Pennsylvania, to discuss economic growth. 3. Admiral John Kirby discusses Russia’s use of North Korean missiles in Ukraine and the international response. 4. Emphasis on Congress to approve supplemental funding…
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NYC Mayor Adams’ Statement Following New York Governor Hochul’s State of the State Address
NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today released the following statement after New York Governor Kathy Hochul delivered her 2024 State of the State Address: “Governor Hochul and I have been true partners throughout our time in office, and in her State of the State Address today, she laid out a clear vision…
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U.S. Justice Department Releases Information on Efforts to Protect the Right to Vote, Prosecute Election Crimes, and Secure Elections
Tuesday, January 9, 2024 Office of Public Affairs In advance of this year’s federal election cycle, and consistent with longstanding Justice Department practices and procedures, the department today is providing information about its efforts, through the Civil Rights Division, Criminal Division, National Security Division (NSD), and U.S. Attorneys’ offices throughout the country, to ensure that…
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New York. Mayor Adams Holds In-Person Media Availability – Video
Deputy Mayor Fabien Levy, Communications: Good morning, everybody. My name is Fabien Levy, and I serve as deputy mayor for Communications for the City of New York. We appreciate everyone joining us today for our weekly in‑person media availability. Normally these forums take place on Tuesdays, but tomorrow the mayor will be traveling to Albany to…
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New York. Incident Involving Asylum Seeker Accused of Homicide at Randall’s Island Migrant Shelter in Manhattan
On Randall’s Island (Manhattan), an incident occurred around 7:30 pm on Saturday, January 6, 2024, resulting in an asylum seeker being charged with murder. According to the police, two men were involved in the altercation at a migrant center, during which one of them inflicted a stabbing wound to the chest of the other.The victim,…
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The Outrageous Shooting Death of Ashli Babbitt: Judicial Watch Sues the United States of America.
Tom Fitton, President of Judicial Watch, joined ‘Greg Kelly Reports’ on Newsmax TV to delve into the wrongful death lawsuit filed by Judicial Watch against the U.S. Government. This lawsuit represents the family of Ashli Babbitt, the U.S. Air Force veteran tragically shot and killed within the confines of the U.S. Capitol by then-Capitol Police…
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New York. Pro-“Palestinian” pro- Hamas demonstrators block NYC bridges, tunnel in coordinated protest. Video CBS
After the detention of over 100 individuals by law enforcement, all three roadways have resumed operations. According to Jessica Moore of CBS New York, the protests remained largely tranquil but led to significant disruptions for motorists. Video CBS New York.
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U.S. Department of Justice: A Nigerian National Sentenced for Conspiring to Launder Proceeds of Internet Fraud Schemes
A Nigerian national was sentenced today to 10 years and one month in prison and ordered to pay over $1.46 million in restitution for conspiring to launder money derived from internet fraud schemes. According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Olugbenga Lawal, 33, of Indianapolis, Indiana, worked directly with the Nigeria-based leader of…
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White House. Statement from President Joe Biden on the Bipartisan Funding Framework
The bipartisan funding framework congressional leaders have reached moves us one step closer to preventing a needless government shutdown and protecting important national priorities. It reflects the funding levels that I negotiated with both parties and signed into law last spring. It rejects deep cuts to programs hardworking families count on, and provides a path…
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New York State Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on Ongoing Winter Storm and Urges New Yorkers to Prepare for Major Weather Event Beginning Tuesday Afternoon
New York Governor Kathy Hochul today provided an update on the winter storm that dropped more than a foot of snow in some locations north of New York City and continued to impact several areas with hazardous travel conditions. The highest accumulations of snow have been seen so far in the Mid-Hudson Region with some…
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White House. Statement from President Joe Biden on Orthodox Christmas
Jill and I wish Orthodox Christians in the United States and around the world a blessed Christmas. During this sacred season, we remember the miracle of Jesus Christ’s birth and the transformational love He brought to our world. This year, we are keeping the many Orthodox Christian communities in war-torn regions of our globe close to our hearts. Every human being is created in the image of God…