Day: November 18, 2009

Remarks by The First Lady at Hollin Meadows School Visit

Alexandria, VA–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2009. MRS. OBAMA:  Well, thank you so much, Principal Gates, for everyone here.  I’m not going to talk long because I’m really here to listen and learn.  You know, we know the statistics, we know that the school lunch and nutrition program is a major part of[Read More…]

WWF Comments on US-China Summit

WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2009 – World Wildlife Fund (WWF) issued the following statement from Keya Chatterjee, Acting Director of Climate Change for WWF, in reaction to remarks today by President Obama and President Hu Jintao on prospects for the upcoming climate negotiations in Copenhagen: “Recently it’s become fashionable to downplay[Read More…]

Secretary Sebelius Statement on New Breast Cancer Recommendations

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2009.  HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius issued the following statement today on new breast cancer screening recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force: “There is no question that the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommendations have caused a great deal of confusion and worry among women and[Read More…]

More Good News on THC and Cancer

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2009. For some time we’ve been pointing out the massive pile of evidence that THC and other cannabinoids have potential as anticancer drugs. A new study out of Thailand demonstrates that THC can fight cholangiocarcinoma – cancer of the bile duct. This is a rare but deadly[Read More…]

Lift the Ban – Let Americans Visit Cuba

MIAMI–(ENEWSPF)–November 17, 2009.  The following op-ed was written by Senators Richard G. Lugar, R-Ind and Howard L. Berman, D-Calif. and appeared in today’s edition of the Miami Herald. U.S. law lets American citizens travel to any country on earth, friend or foe — with one exception: Cuba.  It’s time for[Read More…]

Fire and Burn Hazards Prompt Recall of Gas Grills Sold at Lowe’s Stores

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2009.  The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Perfect Flame SLG Series Gas Grills Units: About[Read More…]

Gorilla Inc. Recalls EXO-Tech Safety Harness Due to Fall Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2009.  The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: EXO-Tech Safety Harness Units: About 90 Manufacturer: Gorilla Inc., of[Read More…]

Grand World Recalls “Bobby Chupete” Pacifiers Due to Choking Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2009.  The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: “Bobby Chupete” Pacifiers Units: About 641,000 Importer: Grand World Inc.,[Read More…]

New report – One-Third of Young Adults Lack Health Care

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2009.  The future of the country lies in the hands of its young people. Yet today, more than 1/3 of America’s youth – aged 19-29 – lacks health care. Often dismissed as the “young invincibles” who don’t worry about health care, a new study from the U.S. Public[Read More…]

Medical Examiner: Michael Scott’s Death a Suicide

Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– From the Chicago Tribune: Cook County Medical Examiner Nancy Jones said today there is "no evidence" indicating Chicago school board president Michael Scott’s death was anything but a suicide. Making a rare public appearance to discuss an autopsy, Jones said Scott died of a single gunshot wound to[Read More…]

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