Day: May 15, 2010

Illinois Firm Recalls Imported Beef Products Due to Potential Animal Drug Contaminant

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)– May 15, 2010- Sampco, Inc., a Chicago, Ill. establishment, is recalling approximately 87,000 pounds of beef products that may contain the animal drug Ivermectin, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today. Ivermectin is a broad-spectrum antiparasitic and is used as a de-worming agent in[Read More…]

Presidential Proclamation – World Trade Week, 2010

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 14, 2010. For our Nation to compete and win in the 21st century, we must rebuild our economy on a stronger, more balanced foundation.  Part of that effort will require us to boost our exports, which are critical for our long-term prosperity and which support millions of American[Read More…]

Presidential Proclamation – National Defense Transportation Day and National Transportation Week. 2010

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 14, 2010.  The transportation networks of early America connected our rapidly growing Nation with natural waterways and dirt roads, making travel difficult and time-consuming.  In the time since, undeveloped paths have given way to iron and concrete thoroughfares, and our modern transportation system has profoundly shaped our landscape,[Read More…]

State Department Briefing by Phillip J. Crowley, May 14, 2010

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 14, 2010. INDEX: IRAN Human Rights/ al Qaida JAPAN Futenma UNITED KINGDOM Meeting with UK Foreign Minister BRAZIL Secretary’s Call to Brazilian Foreign Minister INDIA Discussions Regarding Iran IRAQ Ambassador Hill PAKISTAN Times Square Bomber MARSHALL ISLANDS Secretary’s Meeting with Marshall Island’s President CHINA Human Rights Dialog SOUTH[Read More…]

‘No Religious Test’ Should Mean No Religious Test

Commentary By Charles C. Haynes Director, Religious Freedom Education Project Editor’s note: This commentary originally appeared May 11 on The Washington Post‘s Web site. Reprinted by permission. Q: If Elena Kagan is confirmed to replace retiring Justice John Paul Stevens, the Supreme Court would for the first time in its[Read More…]

Mother and Son Among Five Charged in Englewood Drug Sweep

Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Robert D. Grant, Special Agent-in-Charge of the Chicago office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), was joined May 13 by Jody P. Weis, Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department (CPD), in announcing the arrest of three suspected members or associates of the Gangster Disciples street gang. A[Read More…]

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