Day: January 6, 2010

President Obama Expands “Educate to Innovate” Campaign for Excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 6, 2010. Today at the White House, as part of his “Educate to Innovate” campaign to lift American students to the top of the pack in science and math achievement over the next decade, President Obama will announce several new and innovative partnerships involving major companies, universities, foundations,[Read More…]

Sagittarius Sporting Goods Recalls Gas Grills Sold at Lowe’s Stores Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 6, 2010.  The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 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: Master Forge Five-Burner Gas Grills Units: About 10,000 Manufacturer: Sagittarius Sporting[Read More…]

Jide Trading Recalls Toy Military Figure Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 6, 2010.  The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 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: Military toy figure Units: 2100 Importer: Jide Trading, Inc., of Commerce,[Read More…]

Obama Administration Adds Gender Identity To Equal Employment Opportunity Policies

WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–January 6 – Beginning in 2010, the Obama administration, through the Office of Personnel Management, has started to list gender identity among the classes protected by federal Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies. By including gender identity as a protected class, the federal government is stating its commitment to protecting transgender[Read More…]

President Obama Rightly Emphasizes Need For Better Intelligence, But Erroneously Defends State Of Terror Watch Lists

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–January 5 – President Obama today addressed airport security in remarks responding to the Christmas Day attack on a plane headed for Detroit. The following can be attributed to Anthony D. Romero, Executive Director of the American Civil Liberties Union: “We welcome President Obama’s emphasis on better information and intelligence[Read More…]

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