Day: December 17, 2009

Duncan Appoints Six Members to National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 17, 2009.  U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan today announced the Department’s six appointments to the newly constituted National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity (NACIQI). “This committee will play a vital role in ensuring the highest standards of accountability for accrediting agencies,” Duncan said. “These agencies[Read More…]

Home Depot Recalls Dehumidifiers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 17, 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: Hampton Bay Dehumidifiers Units: About 2,000 Importer: The Home Depot,[Read More…]

CO2 Bicycle Tire Inflators Sold at Walmart Recalled by Todson Inc. Due to Risk of Injury

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 17, 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: CO2 bicycle tire inflators Units: About 24,000 Importer: Todson Inc.,[Read More…]

Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Jason Evans Associates Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 17, 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: Boys Fleece & Flannel Zip Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Units:[Read More…]

Child’s Asphyxiation Death Prompts Recall of Toy Dart Gun Play Set by OKK Trading

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 17, 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: “Action Team” Toy Dart Gun Set Units: About 22,000 Importer:[Read More…]

Christmas Tree Toppers Recalled by Precious Moments Due to Fire Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 17, 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: Precious Moments Angel Tree Toppers Units: About 4,300 Distributor: Precious[Read More…]

Senator Roland Burris Cosponsors Domestic Partner Benefits Bill, Introduces Amendment

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 17, 2009.  United States Senator Roland W. Burris introduced an amendment yesterday to the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009, of which Senator Burris is a cosponsor.  Under this legislation, S. 1102, federal employees who have same-sex domestic partners will be entitled to the same employment[Read More…]

Bengals Receiver Chris Henry Dies

Charlotte–Mecklenburg–(ENEWSPF)– From WTAE Pittsburgh: Charlotte-Mecklenburg police say Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chris Henry has died, one day after suffering serious injuries upon falling out of the back of a pickup truck in what authorities describe as a domestic dispute with his fiancee. Police say Henry died at 6:36 a.m. Thursday. Henry[Read More…]

Significantly More Teens Think ‘That’s So Gay’ is Wrong as GLSEN’s Ad Council Campaign Enters Second Phase

New York, NY–(ENEWSPF)– After a remarkably successful first year of the "Think Before You Speak" campaign that accompanied significant shifts in teenage attitude toward the phrase ‘that’s so gay,’ the Ad Council and GLSEN, the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network, today launched a much harder-hitting second phase that will[Read More…]

Liberty Hill Foundation’s Chief Development Officer Darrell L. Tucci Joins GLSENS NATIONAL Leadership Council

New York, NY–(ENEWSPF)– GLSEN, the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network, and its National Leadership Council announced today the election of Darrell L.Tucci. Darrell is currently the Chief Development Officer at the Liberty Hill Foundation, where he oversees all individual, corporate and event revenue and their donor engagement work. Darrell[Read More…]

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