On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send best wishes to the people of Cameroon as you celebrate your 40th anniversary of the Republic this May 20.
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Remarks on Global Food Security
Oh, thank you all. Thank you. Thank you. Well, that was really a wonderful introduction from someone who I’ve had the great pleasure of working with on a number of important issues and am delighted to be working so closely with Senator Lindsey Graham again, as he is the ranking member on the Foreign Operations Subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee. And I’m so appreciative of his strong support of America’s development and diplomatic efforts around the world. We promised him that we would seize and erase all tapes of what he has just said. (Laughter.) So don’t take it personally, any of you in the press, but this is to protect him going forward. (Laughter.)
Co-Owner of Detroit-Area Physical Therapy Company Sentenced to 48 Months for Medicare Fraud Scheme
The co-owner of a Detroit-area physical therapy company was sentenced today to 48 months in prison for her leading role in a more than $1.9 million Medicare fraud scheme, announced the Department of Justice, the FBI and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Defendants in Alabama Plead Guilty in Two Separate Stolen Identity Refund Fraud Schemes
Three defendants in separate cases involving the use of stolen identities to file fraudulent tax returns have pleaded guilty in the Middle District of Alabama, the Justice Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced today.
Attorney General Eric Holder Speaks at the St. Petersburg International Legal Forum
It is a pleasure to be here today – and to bring greetings from President Obama and the American people.
Acting Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Division Stuart F. Delery Speaks at American Bar Association Forum
Thank you for that kind introduction.
Dreamboard Member Found Guilty in Louisiana for Participating in International Criminal Network Organized to Sexually Exploit Children
WASHINGTON – A Wisconsin man was found guilty yesterday in the Western District of Louisiana for his participation in an international criminal network, known as Dreamboard, dedicated to the sexual abuse of children and the creation and dissemination of graphic images and videos of child sexual abuse throughout the world, announced Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney Stephanie Finley of the Western District of Louisiana and Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) John Morton.
North Carolina Department of Corrections Probation Officer Indicted for Civil Rights Violations
The Department of Justice announced that
Hong Kong: Entries invited for Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition (with photos)
Members of the public are invited to take part in the Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition, with entries being accepted from today (May 19) until September 17.
Justice Department Files Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit Against the Nevada Division of Forestry
The Department of Justice today announced the filing of a lawsuit against the Nevada Division of Forestry (NDF) alleging that NDF discriminated against Ms. Tawnya Meyer, a former employee, when they fired her soon after she announced her pregnancy.
Hong Kong: Missing man located
Police located a man who went missing in Wong Tai Sin on May 17.
Ships Captain Convicted of Obstructing a Coast Guard Inspection
WASHINGTON – The former captain of a Panama-flagged cargo ship that discharged hundreds of plastic pipes into the ocean, was convicted yesterday by a jury in Mobile, Ala., for obstructing a U.S. Coast Guard inspection of the vessel in the port of Mobile on Sept. 21, 2011.¡ Prastana Taohim, 38, the captain of the M/V Gaurav Prem, was found guilty of two counts of obstruction of justice, announced Ignacia S. Moreno, Assistant Attorney General for the Justice Department’s Environment and Natural Resources Division and Kenyen R. Brown, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Alabama.
Hong Kong: SFH continues London visit (with photo)
The Secretary for Food and Health, Dr York Chow, continued his visit to London on May 18 (London time). Joined by the Permanent Secretary for Food and Health (Food), Mrs Marion Lai; and the Head of the Healthcare Planning and Development Office of the Food and Health Bureau, Mr Chris Sun, Dr Chow held a breakfast meeting with Sir Cyril Chantler, an overseas expert in the Hong Kong Steering Committee on Strategic Review on Healthcare Manpower Planning and Professional Development, to exchange views on healthcare manpower planning and professional development.
Hong Kong: "Primary Care - Family Doctor as Your Health Partner" themed competition promotes primary care and family doctor concept
The Department of Health (DH) announced today (May 19), on the World Family Doctor Day designated by the World Organization of Family Doctors (WONCA), the results of the "Primary Care - Family Doctor as Your Health Partner" themed competition at an award presentation ceremony held in Tsuen Wan.
Hong Kong: Hospital Authority Thank the Volunteers event - "Together We Care" (with photos)
The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
Hong Kong: Results of Digital Short Video Competition announced
The Government Youth Portal (Youth.gov.hk) and the Academy of Film, Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) today (May 19) held an award presentation ceremony for the Digital Short Video Competition 2012 of the "Youth Inno-Action! HKBU Academy of Film Seeds Project" to recognise students who have produced outstanding digital videos.
Justice Department Extends Compliance Deadline for Existing Pools Under the 2010 ADA Standards
The Justice Department announced today an extension for existing swimming pools to comply with the 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards for Accessible Design.¡Existing pools must comply with the standards by Jan. 31, 2013.
Hong Kong: Transcript of remarks by CE-elect
The following is the transcript of the media stand-up of the Chief Executive-elect (CE-elect), Mr C Y Leung, after attending a public function today (May 19):
Hong Kong: Missing girl located
A girl who went missing in Wan Chai on May 13 has been located.
“Technology Business Management—CIO Resource Planning" Focus of Forum
The public is invited to the Government Technology Institute's Community Technology Forum
Research and Markets: Analyzing the Tobacco Industry in United Kingdom
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Research and Markets: Nuclear Education and Training: From Concern to Capability
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BIO to Testify at Congressional Hearing on 2012 Farm Bill Energy Programs
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Research and Markets: Class Actions: The Law of 50 States.
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Research and Markets: State Business Taxes
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Bruker Corporation to Host Inaugural Analyst Day
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Austin Business Community Helps Build First Teaching Garden and Cooking/Nutrition Center in Central Texas
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Salix Pharmaceuticals Outlines Data Presentations at Digestive Disease Week 2012
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Research and Markets: Federal Tax Litigation
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