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November 20, 2008
As we near the end of this Administration, and we approach the first transition that our government has seen since the attacks of September 11th 2001, I would like to focus on the successes of this Administration that relate to matters that concern this Society, the legacy that will remain when this Administration leaves office, and on a matter relating to our national security that I think should continue to receive the attention of this Society.
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| December 04, 2008 |
Puerto Rico Political Consultant Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering Conspiracy Alberto Goachet, 67, a political consultant and aide to Puerto Rico Sen. Jorge De Castro Font, pleaded guilty today to participating in a conspiracy to launder illegal campaign contributions and other payments, Acting Assistant Attorney General Matthew Friedrich of the Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney for the District of Puerto Rico Rosa Emilia Rodríguez-Vélez announced. (Read More) |
| December 03, 2008 |
Justice Department Requires Divestitures in Republic’s Acquisition of Allied Waste The Department has reached a settlement that will require Republic Services Inc. and Allied Waste Industries Inc. to divest commercial waste collection and disposal assets, serving 15 metropolitan areas, in order to proceed with Republic’s proposed $4.5 billion acquisition of Allied. The Department said that the transaction, as originally proposed, would have resulted in higher prices for collection of municipal solid waste from commercial businesses or disposal of waste, or both, in these areas.
(Read More) | New Jersey-based MedQuist Pays U.S. $6.6 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations Medical transcription service provider MedQuist Inc. has paid the United States $6.6 million to resolve allegations under the False Claims Act that it overbilled federal government clients, the Department announced today. (Read More) |
| December 02, 2008 |
Justice Department Reaches Agreement in Minority-Vote Dilution Lawsuit in Euclid, Ohio The Department has reached an agreement as to liability in a lawsuit filed under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act against the Euclid City School District Board of Education in Euclid, Ohio. The lawsuit challenges the method of electing members of the Euclid City School District’s governing body, alleging that it violates the rights of African-American voters to elect candidates of their choice. (Read More) |
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