NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–22 April 2011 – The United Nations and its partners today congratulated Haiti’s President-elect Michel Martelly on his poll victory, saying the world body looked forward to working closely with his administration once it is inaugurated on 14 May. “We wish Mr. Martelly great success in the accomplishment of[Read More…]
Day: April 22, 2011
Attorney General Holder Post: Protecting Consumers at the Pump: The Oil and Gas Price Fraud Working Group
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 2011. Posted by Attorney General Eric Holder on April 22, 2011 at 01:15 PM EDT Note: Learn more about the Attorney General’s efforts to protect consumers at StopFraud.gov. Over the past few years, American businesses and families across the country have suffered the effects of the[Read More…]
White House Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Jay Carney aboard Air Force One, April 22, 2011
En route Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 2011 – 11:23 A.M. PDT Q How did the President view the trip? Do he view it as a success or did he accomplish what he wanted to accomplish? MR. CARNEY: Absolutely. It was a very successful trip. I think he particularly enjoyed the town[Read More…]
Governor Pat Quinn Takes Clemency Action
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today granted 85 and denied 189 clemency petitions. This action marks another step in a series of clemency decisions aimed at eliminating a backlog of more than 2,500 cases that built up during the previous administration. The 274 clemency petitions acted upon by Governor[Read More…]
Woodsmoke Provisions Voluntarily Recalls 160 packages of 4 oz. The Fresh Market Signature Collection Atlantic Smoked Salmon
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 2011. Woodsmoke Provisions, LLC is voluntarily recalling forty pounds (40 lbs.) / 160 packages of the The Fresh Market Signature Collection Atlantic Smoked Salmon in 4 oz. retail packages with lot code 1459/2, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes[Read More…]
Missing WWII Airman Identified, April 22, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 2011. The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of a serviceman, missing in action from World War II, have been identified and are being returned to his family for burial with full military honors. U.S. Army Air Forces Pfc. Mervyn E.[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces $37.8 Million to Build State Police Forensic Laboratory in Belleville
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today announced $37.8 million in Illinois Jobs Now! capital funding to construct a new Illinois State Police forensic laboratory in Belleville. The facility will provide the Illinois State Police with enhanced crime-solving ability and give police agencies throughout the region a valuable tool for[Read More…]
Nuclear Energy Institute Report on Japan’s Nuclear Reactors, April 22, 2011 (12 PM EDT)
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 2011 – UPDATE AS OF 12 P.M. EDT. Below is a round-up of noteworthy news that happened this week with regard to the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant and the U.S. nuclear industry’s response. Plant Status: Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO) released a roadmap to bring the Fukushima Daiichi[Read More…]
Statement by HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on the 41st Anniversary of Earth Day
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 2011. The following statement is attributed to Secretary of the Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius. Originally founded by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson as an environmental teach-in, the first official Earth Day was held on April 22, 1970. Forty-one years later, Earth Day is now celebrated in[Read More…]
Toyota Recall of Certain Model Year 2008 Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, and Model Year 2007 – 2008 RAV4 Vehicles
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—April 22, 2011. Summary: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 Highlander, highlander hybrid and model year 2007 – 2008 RAV4. In the curtain shield airbag (CSA) system, there are two sensors in the airbag sensor assembly which are designed to detect vehicle roll angle. If one of theses[Read More…]