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Justice Department Announces Civil Investigation into Louisiana's Prisoner Release Practices
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- Written by Justice Department Justice Department
- Published: 06 December 2020 06 December 2020
New Orleans, Louisiana - The Justice Department announced Thursday that it has opened a statewide civil investigation into Louisiana’s prisoner release practices.
Workrite Companies to Pay $7.1 Million to Settle Alleged Furniture Overcharges
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- Written by DOJ DOJ
- Published: 06 December 2020 06 December 2020
San Francisco, California - Ergonomic office furniture maker Workrite Ergonomics LLC, a Delaware company, and its parent, Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Co. (collectively, Workrite), have agreed to pay $7.1 million to resolve allegations under the False Claims Act that they overcharged the federal government for office furniture under General Services Administration (GSA) contracts, the Department of Justice announced Thursday.
Breast cancer screening and COVID-19
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- Written by Dr. Saranya Chumsri Dr. Saranya Chumsri
- Published: 05 December 2020 05 December 2020
Jacksonville, Florida - During a breast self-exam two months ago, I felt a lump. This month, the lump seems to have disappeared. My cousin, who had breast cancer, is suggesting I get it checked anyways. I’m nervous to go to the doctor because of COVID-19. Is it safe to get a mammogram and other breast cancer screenings, or is it OK to wait, even with a family history?
Kevin M. Epstein Appointed as U.S. Trustee for the Southern and Western Districts of Texas
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- Written by DOJ DOJ
- Published: 05 December 2020 05 December 2020
Washington, DC - Attorney General William P. Barr has appointed Kevin M. Epstein as the U.S. Trustee for the Southern and Western Districts of Texas (Region 7) effective January 1, 2021, the Executive Office for U.S. Trustees (EOUST) announced Wednesday. He will replace Henry G. Hobbs Jr., who is retiring after 28 years of government service.
President Donald J. Trump to Award the Medal of Freedom to Dan Gable
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- Written by White House White House
- Published: 04 December 2020 04 December 2020
Washington, DC - On Monday, President Donald J. Trump will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Danny Mack Gable. This prestigious award is the Nation’s highest civilian honor, which may be awarded by the President to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors.