In response to new hardship data, Members of Congress, Community Leaders Call for Adequate Funding of Food Stamp Program WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2012. Today, Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), other members of Congress, food experts, religious leaders and current Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients stood in support of the[Read More…]
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Service Identifies Areas to Be Assessed for Potential Northern Spotted Owl Critical Habitat
Proposes Broad Exclusions, Ecological Forestry, and Barred Owl Control – Service will now undertake important economic assessment to inform final designation Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2012. Today, in compliance with an order from a U.S. District Court, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced a science-based critical habitat proposal for the northern[Read More…]
Doctor: The Best Treatment for Pesticide Related Illnesses is Avoidance of the Toxins
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2012. Dr. Alan Vinitsky, left, testifies on behalf of pesticide reduction during Monday’s hearing. He was flanked by Joshua Kramer, a pesticide operator who spoke against the bill, and Janet Whitman, a local citizen who advocated for a ban that would extend to private property. Among the[Read More…]
DC Considers Making Pesticide History
Bill Would Place Nation’s Capitol at Forefront of Pesticide Reduction Dr. Jerome Paulson of the Children’s National Medical Center testifies on behalf of pesticide reduction on Monday, flanked by Dr. Jennifer Sass of the Natural Resources Defense Council and Paul Tukey of the Safe Lawns Foundation on Monday. (Chris Weiss[Read More…]
Papa Bear Loungeabouts Children’s Pajamas Recalled by Retailers Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2012. 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…]
Greenlee Recalls Utility Knives Due to Laceration Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2012. 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…]
FTC Releases Top Complaint Categories for 2011
Identity Theft Once Again Tops the List Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2012. The Federal Trade Commission today released its list of top consumer complaints received by the agency in 2011. For the 12th year in a row, identity theft complaints topped the list. Of more than 1.8 million complaints filed in[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, February 28, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2012 – 1:05 P.M. EST MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for coming to the White House for your daily briefing. It’s always good to see your shiny faces. Before I get started I just wanted to note that — as the President predicted[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama to UAW Conference
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2012 – 11:30 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: How’s it going, UAW? (Applause.) It is good to be with some autoworkers today! (Applause.) All right. Everybody have a seat, get comfortable. Go ahead and get comfortable. I’m going to talk for a little bit. (Applause.) First of all,[Read More…]
Colorado Marijuana Initiative Qualifies for Ballot
DENVER, COLORADO–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2012. Yesterday, Colorado Secretary of State Scott Gessler announced that the initiative to make adult use of marijuana legal and regulate it in a manner similarly to alcohol received enough signatures to qualify for the state ballot in November. In a Statement of Sufficiency released this afternoon,[Read More…]
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