NEW ORLEANS–(ENEWSPF)–Sept. 24, 2010. The following information is an operations update from the Unified Area Command for the response to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Approximately 22,632 personnel are currently responding to protect the shoreline, wildlife and cleanup vital coastlines. Currently, 1,381 vessels are responding on site, including skimmers, tugs,[Read More…]
Day: September 24, 2010
Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Salutes Latino Veterans
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 24, 2010. In conjunction with National Hispanic Heritage Month, the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) today hosted a “A Salute to Latino Veterans” to honor and recognize Latino Veterans in Illinois for their dedicated military service. Governor Pat Quinn also issued a proclamation declaring today Latino Veterans Recognition[Read More…]
Sierra Club Responds to GOP Pledge
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 23, 2010. Launches “Paid for By Big Oil” Animated Twitter Site to Track Polluters’ Influence on Politicians As the GOP releases its “Pledge to America,” including a pledge to continue bowing to Big Oil and fighting clean energy, the Sierra Club has launched a new web tool, www.paidforbybigoil.org,[Read More…]
General Mills Issues Voluntary Recall of One Day’s Production of Nature Valley Dark Chocolate Flavor Granola Thins
Minneapolis, Minn.–(ENEWSPF)–September 24, 2010. General Mills is voluntarily recalling a single day’s production of Nature Valley Dark Chocolate Flavor Granola Thins because of a labeling issue. Product produced on this date may have been packaged incorrectly, and may contain allergens not listed on the box’s ingredient label, specifically peanut butter.[Read More…]
Rugs Recalled by Brumlow Mills Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at J.C. Penney
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 24, 2010. The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Zen Large and Small[Read More…]
College Savings Month in Illinois runs through September 30
CHICAGO, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–September 24, 2010. As College Savings Month comes to a close September 30, the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) says now is the best time to lock in college tuition prices with the College Illinois!® 529 Prepaid Tuition Program’s discounted September prices before prices increase Friday, October 1. “The[Read More…]
Statement by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs on Justice Department Filing in Log Cabin Republicans v. USA
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 23, 2010. Today, the Department of Justice made a filing in a legal challenge to the Don’t Ask, Don’t tell (DADT) policy, as it traditionally does when acts of Congress are challenged. This filing in no way diminishes the President’s firm commitment to achieve a legislative repeal of[Read More…]
Rich East Senior Robert Ruiz Presents Award-Winning Video: ‘Park Forest: The Golden Town’
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– As if you need yet another reason to feel good about living in Park Forest, Robert Ruiz, a senior at Rich East High School, offers this award-winning video for your consideration. The 4:47 feature was the winner of the Steppenwolf for Young Adults’ documentary film contest in[Read More…]
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