Day: March 25, 2010

C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc. Announces Amended Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Several Additional Products That Contain Pepper

San Antonio, TX–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2010 – C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc. today announced a voluntary recall of additional products containing a pepper ingredient that may have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The following products are in addition to products announced earlier in press releases dated 3/17/200 and[Read More…]

March is Problem Gambling Month

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2010.  Illinois agencies that regulate gaming in Illinois recognize that for some people the fun and excitement of winning a little extra money at the races, casinos, or by playing the lottery can become unhealthy.  But, it may be difficult to tell in some cases whether or not[Read More…]

ISAC Partners With Fifth Third Bank For College Smart Fair

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2010.  The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) is pleased to announce its partnership with Fifth Third Bank to present the College Smart Fair, April 23-24, at the University of Illinois Chicago Student Center East.  The two-day event is part of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago’s Money Smart[Read More…]

Illinois Department of Insurance Highlights Near-Term Changes Resulting From National Health Insurance Reform

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2010.  The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (the “Act”) signed by President Obama on March 23, 2010, will fundamentally improve the performance, transparency and accountability of health insurers and health insurance products in Illinois.  Many significant reforms—including the requirement that health insurance companies cover all individuals regardless[Read More…]

Lennox Hearth Products Recalls Vent-Free Gas Logs and Fireplaces Due to Gas Leak and Fire Hazards

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2010.  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: Superior VFGL Vent-Free Gas Log Sets and VF Vent-Free Fireplaces[Read More…]

Evenflo Recalls Top-of-Stair Plus Wood Gates Due to Fall Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2010.  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: Evenflo Top-of-Stair™ Plus Wood Gates Units: About 150,000[Read More…]

Commentary on a New U.S.-Russia Arms Control Agreement

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–march 25, 2010.  The report of a new agreement between the United States and Russia on a successor to the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, or START, marks an historic achievement that will increase the safety and security of the United States and our allies. This new follow-on treaty reduces[Read More…]

Senator Burris Commends Defense Secretary Gates for Actions to Curb ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Policy

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2010.  Today, United States Senator Roland W. Burris praised Defense Secretary Robert Gates for his announcement of several measures to help stop the discharge of gay and lesbian service members from the military and to curtail the influence of the military’s ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ policy. The[Read More…]

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