Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- From the Chicago Sun-Times: In a landmark vote, the Illinois Senate narrowly opted to abolish the state’s death penalty Tuesday after two hours of rancorous debate that pitted the rights of crime victims against a criminal justice system that some said was irreparably broken. The Senate’s 32-25 vote[Read More…]
Day: January 11, 2011
Doctors Report Rep. Giffords is Breathing on Her Own
Tucson, Arizona—(ENEWSPF)—January 11, 2011. Dr. Michael Lemole, Jr., chief of neurosurgery at University Medical Center reported today that U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords remains in critical condition after sustaining a head shot wound on Saturday during a local meet-and-greet event. According to Dr. Lemole, she is breathing on her own. “I’m[Read More…]
Sudan: UN Peacekeepers Intensify Patrols After Clashes in North-South Border Region
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–11 January 2011 – United Nations peacekeepers intensified their patrols in the border area between North and South Sudan after reports of deadly clashes as the week-long independence referendum in the South entered its third day today. The area, particularly the oil-rich Abyei region, has been cited as a[Read More…]
Oil Spill Commission Releases Full Report on BP Disaster
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–Today, the National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling released its full report on the BP disaster in the Gulf calling for widespread reform of the offshore drilling industry, including better safety regulations and more stringent enforcement by federal agencies. Statement of Sierra Club[Read More…]
Snow Throwers Recalled by Ariens Company Due to Injury Hazard
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 11, 2011. 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: SnoThro 30LE Deluxe Snow[Read More…]
Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts and Jackets With Drawstrings Recalled by Hot Kids Due to Strangulation Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 11, 2011. 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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.[Read More…]
Men’s Sherpa Shirts Recalled by Foria International Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 11, 2011. 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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.[Read More…]
GE and Professional Series Brand Dehumidifiers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 11, 2011. 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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.[Read More…]
NTSB Study Shows That Airbags Can Provide Occupant Protection in General Aviation Accidents
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 11, 2011. Today the National Transportation Safety Board adopted a study that concluded that general aviation (GA) airplanes equipped with airbags provide additional protection to occupants in accidents involving survivable forward impacts. Airbags are designed to mitigate head and upper body injuries and are installed in the lap[Read More…]
Audubon Comments on Report by National Commission on Gulf Oil Disaster & Recommendations
New York NY–(ENEWSPF)–January 11, 2011. Statement by David Yarnold, Audubon President, issued upon release of the final report: “The report uses two words the drillers didn’t want to hear: “systemic failure.” Make no mistake: the report says drillers are unprepared for disasters like this. Even after killing 11 and triggering the[Read More…]
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