Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 23, 2011. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is closely watching conditions along the Missouri River where floodwaters are rising at Cooper Nuclear Station and the Fort Calhoun nuclear power plant in Nebraska. Unusual Event declarations remain in effect at both plants, the lowest of four levels of[Read More…]
Day: June 23, 2011
Statement by White House Press Secretary on New Rules on Sensitive Nuclear Trade Approved by the Nuclear Suppliers Group
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 23, 2011. The United States welcomes the decision of the 46-member Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) to approve new guidelines covering transfers of sensitive nuclear technologies used for the enrichment of uranium or the processing of spent nuclear fuel. This decision establishes agreed criteria that limit allowed transfers[Read More…]
Statement by Vice President Biden On the Bipartisan Debt Talks
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 23, 2011. Over the past several weeks, the bipartisan debt talks have made significant progress on a blueprint for putting America’s fiscal house in order. Working together in good faith, we have found many areas of common ground and potential agreement on substantial savings. As all[Read More…]
White House Press Gaggle by Jay Carney Aboard Air Force One, June 23, 2011
En route Fort Drum, NY–(ENEWSPF)–June 23, 2011 – 2:13 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: I’m sorry, I didn’t realize we weren’t on a long flight. I’ll just start with this. Just to let you know, on June 28th, the President will visit Alcoa Davenport Works factory in Bettendorf, Iowa, to tour[Read More…]
Durbin: All Parties Must Work Together in Springfield Rail Effort
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 23, 2011. Citing a successful meeting that resulted in an agreement between major stakeholders in the Springfield rail consolidation effort, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today proposed a second meeting to clear up recent confusion about cost estimates and bring all parties back on the same page. Durbin[Read More…]
Durbin Introduces Bill to Protect Medicare Card Holders from Identity Theft
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 23, 2011. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today introduced legislation to require the federal government to remove Social Security numbers from Medicare identification cards and communications to Medicare beneficiaries. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), which administers the Medicare program, has fallen behind most other public[Read More…]
Sierra Club Response on Tapping of Strategic Petroleum Reserves
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 23, 2011. Today the Obama administration announced that it will release 30 million barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) in an effort to offset oil supply disruptions in the Middle East. In response, Michael Brune, Executive Director of the Sierra Club, issued the following statement:[Read More…]
Dole Fresh Vegetables Announces Precautionary Recall of Limited Number of Italian Blend Salads
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–June 23, 2011. Dole Fresh Vegetables is voluntarily recalling 2,880 cases of DOLE® Italian Blend salad with Use-by Date of June 19, 2011, UPC code 7143000819 and Product Codes 0049A157201A, 0049A157201B, 0049A157202A, 0049A157202B, 0686A157202A, 0686A157202B and 442 cases of Kroger Fresh Selections Italian Style Blend salad with Use-by-Date[Read More…]
Rugby Children’s Pain & Fever Concentrated Drops Recalled Due To Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 23, 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…]
GAMMA Sports Recalls Children’s Tennis Racquets Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 23, 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: Quick Kids Junior Tennis[Read More…]
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