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Presidential Message on the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima
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- Written by Whita House Whita House
- Published: 19 February 2020 19 February 2020
Washington, DC - In the long record of American heroism in combat, few episodes capture the indomitable will and the stouthearted spirit of the American warrior better than the triumphs on the island of Iwo Jima in early 1945. Seventy-five years later, we pay tribute to the immeasurable sacrifice of those killed in action on Iwo Jima, and we honor the heroic efforts of all who took part in one of the most costly and significant battles in our country’s history.
Nearly $25M Available to Substance Use Prevention Coalitions in New Partnership Between ONDCP and CDC
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- Written by Office of National Drug Control Policy Office of National Drug Control Policy
- Published: 18 February 2020 18 February 2020
Washington, DC - Today, White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) Director Jim Carroll announced the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program’s Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), which begins this year’s process of awarding funds to community coalitions focused on preventing youth substance use.
Woman Found Guilty for Role in $7 Million Scheme to Defraud Medicare
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- Written by Justice Department Justice Department
- Published: 18 February 2020 18 February 2020
Chicago, Illinois - A federal jury found a Chicago woman guilty Friday for her role in a scheme to defraud Medicare of approximately $7 million between 2011 and 2017.
State Department Contracting Officer Sentenced to Prison for Bribery and Procurement Fraud Scheme
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- Written by DOJ DOJ
- Published: 18 February 2020 18 February 2020
Arlington, Virginia - A contracting officer with the U.S. Department of State was sentenced today to 87 months of imprisonment followed by three years of supervised release after he was convicted of 13 counts of conspiracy, bribery, honest services wire fraud and making false statements.
Former Caregiver Pleads Guilty to Obstructing Investigation Related to Violation of Disabled Resident’s Civil Rights
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- Written by DOJ DOJ
- Published: 18 February 2020 18 February 2020
Kansas City, Missouri - Anthony R. K. Flores, a former employee of a Missouri residential treatment facility, pleaded guilty in federal court in the Western District of Missouri to criminal charges arising from a civil rights investigation into the death of C.D., a Missouri ward of the state with developmental disabilities. Flores pleaded guilty to one count of obstructing justice by knowingly falsifying a document with the intent to impede, obstruct, and influence an investigation related to the death of C.D.
Presidential Message on Susan B. Anthony Day, 2020
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- Written by White House White House
- Published: 18 February 2020 18 February 2020
Washington, DC - Today, we celebrate the 200th birthday of Susan B. Anthony, a fearless patriot who fought tirelessly so that all Americans could enjoy the many blessings of liberty, regardless of their sex or race.
Honoring Veterans’ Service To Country
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 16 February 2020 16 February 2020
Phoenix, Arizona - More than 600,000 veterans call Arizona home - and Governor Ducey is working to welcome even more. During his State of the State Address, Governor Ducey said: