WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 6, 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…]
Day: July 6, 2011
NATO Cuts Off Pro-Qadhafi Access to Fuel in Brega
NAPLES–(ENEWSPF)–6 July 2011. Today, NATO aircraft struck military refuelling equipment to deny pro-Qadhafi forces access to fuel in the Brega area. Sustained observation of the area by NATO intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance assets proved it was being used to provide fuel for military vehicles and equipment engaging in attacks on[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama in Twitter Town Hall
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 6, 2011 – 2:04 P.M. EDT MR. DORSEY: Good afternoon and welcome to the White House. I am Jack Dorsey, from Twitter. Through more than 200 million tweets per day, people around the world use Twitter to instantly connect to what’s most meaningful to them. In[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on Change of Military Condolence Letter Policy
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 6, 2011. As Commander in Chief, I am deeply grateful for the service of all our men and women in uniform, and grieve for the loss of those who suffer from the wounds of war – seen and unseen. Since taking office, I’ve been committed to removing the[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Victoria Nuland, July 6, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 6, 2011. ISRAEL/PALESTINIANS Upcoming Quartet Meeting/U.S. Continuing to Work with Quartet Partners/Goal is to Get Parties Back to Negotiating Table Special Envoy David Hale Meeting with Saeb Erekat Today PAKISTAN Assistant Secretary William Brownfield Consultations in Region/IEDs Central Piece of Agenda in Recent Working Group Meeting SUDAN[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Local Government Disclosure Expansion Law
Reforms Will Expand Counties’ Oversight of Local Government Units WHEATON—(ENEWSPF)–July 6, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation to increase the ability of counties to examine the activities of local government units and agencies under their control. Senate Bill 541 allows the county board of mid-size counties (populations greater than[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Public Safety Legislation
New Law Will Help Protect Vulnerable Persons Utilize Emergency Services ELMHURST—(ENEWSPF)–July 6, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation that will improve the safety and security of Illinois residents with cognitive-impairment, disabilities, and special needs. House Bill 1610 allows for the use of remotely-activated bracelet technology to contact emergency services[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Legislation Requiring Child Care Workers SUID, SIDS Prevention Training
NAPERVILLE–(ENEWSPF)–July 6, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation to increase the safety of infant and newborn children throughout Illinois. Under House Bill 2099, child care workers who care for newborns and infants will be required to complete regular training on how to prevent sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) and[Read More…]
Nuclear Energy Institute Report on Japan’s Nuclear Reactors, July 6, 2011
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 6, 2011. Robot Tests Radiation in Fukushima Reactor Building Plant Status Work is continuing to reduce radiation levels at Fukushima Daiichi’s reactor 3 building. Tokyo Electric Power Co. has used robots to vacuum radioactive debris and place steel sheets on the floor to decrease the potential for radiation[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, July 5, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 5, 2011 – 4:54 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: That pretty much sums it up. Anybody have any questions? Mr. Feller? Q Thanks, Jay. Let me follow real quickly on two points the President made. So is he then ruling out White House support for an interim[Read More…]