Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 10, 2009. The Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) reports that a U.S. House of Representatives just voted 221-202 on the omnibus spending bill, which will allow Washington, D.C. to implement its medical marijuana law. The Senate will now take up the legislation; MPP expects the bill to pass there[Read More…]
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JCPenney Recalls Cooks® Outdoor BBQ Grills Due to Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 10, 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: Cooks Outdoor® BBQ Grills Units: About 5,600 Importer: JCPenney Purchasing[Read More…]
Children’s Pajama Sets Recalled by Little Miss Matched Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 10, 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: Little Miss Matched Girls Pajama Sets Units: About 7,000 in[Read More…]
OSRAM SYLVANIA Recalls Portable Nightlights Due to Electric Shock Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 10, 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: LED Rocketship PalPODzzz™ Portable Nightlights Units: About 26,000 Importer: OSRAM[Read More…]
Independent Analysis Confirms Smarter Health Care Spending Leads to Higher Wages
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—December 10, 2009. In 2008, the United States spent $2.4 trillion on health care. By 2018, national health spending is expected to almost double – reaching $4.4 trillion and comprising 20 percent of our economy. If Congress doesn’t act to slow the growth of health care costs, America’s economy[Read More…]
CBO: Additional Information on the Effects of Tort Reform
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 10, 2009. CBO has released a letter responding to questions posed by Senator Rockefeller about our recent analysis of the budgetary effects of proposals to limit costs related to medical malpractice (“tort reform”), as described in a letter to Senator Hatch on October 9. Today’s letter addresses questions[Read More…]
Pet Carousel Conducts Nationwide Recall of Beef Hoof Products and Pig Ears Because of Salmonella Risk
Sanger, CA–(ENEWSPF)–December 10, 2009. Pet Carousel has initiated a recall of all Pig Ears and all varieties of Beef Hoof pet treats because the products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The problem was discovered after FDA testing found positive results for Salmonella in pig ears and beef hoof products. These[Read More…]
State Public Health Director Announces Expansion of H1N1 Flu Vaccine Availability to all Illinoisans
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–December 10, 2009. Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Damon T. Arnold today announced that beginning Tuesday, December 15, 2009, all Illinoisans will be eligible to receive an H1N1 flu vaccination. In addition to local health departments and private physicians, Illinoisans will be able to go to many retail[Read More…]
Britain Unveils Whopping Tax On Bank Bonuses
From The Huffington Post: British bankers are going bonkers today after the UK government announced that it wouldn’t stand idly by as they showered themselves with obscene bonuses made possible by last year’s massive infusion of government money. Alistair Darling, the U.K.’s Chancellor of the Exchequer — sort of like[Read More…]
Dem. Alan Grayson Tells Cheney to ‘STFU’
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– Enjoy Democratic Congressman Alan Grayson of Florida telling former Vice-President Dick Cheney to, "Shut the f*** up."
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