Day: July 12, 2011

Heat Plus Moisture Equals Fungal Disease for Lawns

MAINE–(ENEWSPF)–July 12, 2011.  Actinovate Can Suppress the Worst Lawn Problems          Dollar spot Lawns are naturally waving their brown flags these days in the face of record heat in many parts of the country. “Cool-season” grasses — fescues, ryegrasses, bentgrasses and bluegrasses — just don’t like it[Read More…]

Remarks by President Obama in Presenting the Medal of Honor to Sergeant First Class Leroy Arthur Petry

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)–July 12, 2011 – 2:23 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you, Chaplain Rutherford.  Please be seated.  Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome to the White House as we present our nation’s highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor, to an extraordinary American soldier —- Sergeant First Class Leroy Petry. This[Read More…]

White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, July 12, 2011

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)–July 12, 2011 – 12:55 P.M. EDT         MR. CARNEY:  I think we’re ready.  Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen.  Thanks for being here on this very, very warm day in the summer in Washington.         I have no announcements to make, so I will go right to questions.        [Read More…]

Governor Quinn: State Working with Communities Following Storm to Ensure Public Safety

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 12, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today said state emergency management officials are coordinating with communities affected by Monday’s violent wind storm to ensure they have the resources needed for public safety. “Yesterday’s storm left hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses without electricity,” said Governor Quinn. “Power crews are[Read More…]

Durbin And Religious Leaders Announce DREAM Act Sabbath Initiative

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 12, 2011. Assistant Senate Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL), Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) and more than a dozen religious leaders representing a broad variety of faith traditions, today announced a DREAM Act Sabbath – an initiative enlisting churches, synagogues, and mosques around the country to dedicate time during[Read More…]

Petzl America Recalls Scorpio and Absorbica Safety Lanyards Due to Fall Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 12, 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…]

Diving Unlimited International Recalls Weight Systems Due to Drowning Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 12, 2011.  The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, 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[Read More…]

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