WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 29, 2011. Following last night’s PBS Frontline segment documenting the mistreatment of America’s veterans by some for-profit colleges, a group of Senators condemned the practices brought to light. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee Chairman Tom Harkin (D-IA), along with Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL), Jay Rockefeller[Read More…]
Day: June 29, 2011
Bill Reintroduced to Regulate Chemicals in Cosmetic Products
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 29, 2011. The Safe Cosmetics Act of 2011 was reintroduced last week in the House of Representatives aiming to grant the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authority to regulate personal care products, including cosmetics, to ensure they are free of harmful ingredients before they hit the shelves.[Read More…]
Club Car Recalls Golf Cars and Hospitality, Utility and Transport Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 29, 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: Golf cars and hospitality,[Read More…]
Swing Sets Recalled by Adventure Playsets due to Fall Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 29, 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…]
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty, June 29, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 29, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Lance Cpl. John F. Farias, 20, of New Braunfels, Texas, died June 28 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Marine[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, June 29, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 29, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Staff Sgt. Donald V. Stacy, 23, of Avondale, Ariz., died June 28 in Kandahar, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. He[Read More…]
Illinois Film Office Announces ‘Transformers 3’ Brings in $24 Million to State
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 29, 2011. As Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon premieres nationwide today, the Illinois Film Office (IFO) highlighted the strong economic impact the movie had on the state economy. The movie, which was partially filmed in Illinois last year, generated approximately $24 million in spending in the state and[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Accepts National Honor for Job-Creation Efforts in Biotechnology
WASHINGTON D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 29, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today was named Governor of the Year by a leading nationwide biotechnology advocacy group in recognition of his efforts to create jobs by advancing the biotechnology industry in Illinois. “The focus of my administration is creating jobs in Illinois,” said Governor Quinn. “Advancing[Read More…]
Nuclear Regulatory Commission Publishes Annual Security Inspection Report to Congress
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 29, 2011. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has made available to the public an unclassified version of an annual report to Congress outlining the previous year’s security inspection program. The report is required under the Energy Policy Act of 2005. The report covers the NRC’s security inspection program, including[Read More…]
Nuclear Energy Institute Report on Japan’s Nuclear Reactors, June 29, 2011
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 29, 2011. Cooling System Restarted After Leaks Plant Status Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO) has repaired faulty hoses and restarted the new cooling system for the reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear energy facility. The system resumed operations after the repair. The system, which on June 27 began[Read More…]