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…]
Day: July 12, 2011
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…]
Remarks by Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner at a Women in Finance Symposium
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 12, 2011. As Prepared for Delivery Good morning. Welcome to Treasury. Thanks for coming. I want to thank Rosie Rios, Treasurer of the United States, and Mary Miller, Assistant Secretary for Financial Markets, for organizing this event. This is our second Women in Finance[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Help Businesses Grow In Illinois
New Law Simplifies and Streamlines Environmental Permit Process to Help Illinois’ Employers Create More Jobs CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)–July 12, 2011. As part of his aggressive business agenda, Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation that will make it easier to open and expand a business in Illinois. House Bill 1297 will help employers[Read More…]
High Sodium, Low Potassium Diet Linked to Increased Risk of Death
Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–July 12, 2011. Americans who eat a diet high in sodium and low in potassium have a 50 percent increased risk of death from any cause, and about twice the risk of death from heart attacks, according to a study published yesterday in the Archives of Internal Medicine. The[Read More…]