Day: March 13, 2012

Granite City Man Sentenced for Child Pornography Offenses

“funson999” to Serve Over Eight Years in Prison Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Michael Wayne Bailey, 35, of Granite City, Illinois, was sentenced on March 12, 2012 to a total of 97 months’ imprisonment on a two-count Indictment charging him with possession of child pornography (count one) and receipt of child pornography (count[Read More…]

First Lady Michelle Obama To Lead Presidential Delegation to Opening Ceremonies of 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London

Mrs. Obama says that the games will serve as an inspiration to get more kids active and healthy Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 13, 2012.  First Lady Michelle Obama will lead the Presidential Delegation to the Opening Ceremonies of the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London. Mrs. Obama made the announcement at an[Read More…]

White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, March 13, 2012

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 13, 2012 – 1:16 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY:  Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen.  Thank you for coming to the White House for your daily briefing.  As you know, later this afternoon, the President and the Prime Minister of Great Britain will be traveling to Dayton, Ohio, where the[Read More…]

Statement from Commerce Secretary John Bryson on Retail Sales in February 2012

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 13, 2012.  The Commerce Department’s Census Bureau today released retail sales data (PDF) for February 2012. Retail and food services sales were $407.8 billion, up 1.1 percent from the previous month and up 6.5 percent from one year ago. This was consistent with private-sector forecasts. Excluding autos, retail and food[Read More…]

Statue, Chapels and Animal Mummies Found in Egypt by U of T team

TORONTO, ON–(ENEWSPF)–March 13, 2012.  A wooden statue of a king, a private offering chapel, a monumental building and remains of over 80 animal mummies found by a University of Toronto-led team in Abydos, Egypt reveal intriguing information about ritual activity associated with the great gods. Professor Mary-Ann Pouls Wegner of[Read More…]

Virgin Founder Sir Richard Branson and DPA Executive Director Ethan Nadelmann to Speak in Washington D.C. About Ending the Failed War on Drugs

To Be Discussed: Legalization Debate in Latin America, Portugal’s Decriminalization Experience, Marijuana Legalization Ballot Initiatives in CO and WA, and the State of National Drug Policy Reform Efforts Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 13, 2012.  Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson will join Drug Policy Alliance Executive Director Ethan Nadelmann to speak about[Read More…]

Hydrostatic Lawn Tractors Recalled by Hydro-Gear Due to Crash Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 13, 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…]

USW Applauds Administration Trade Actions

Requesting Consultations with China on Export Restraints on Rare Earth Minerals, Other Products; Signing Legislation to Ensure that Government Can Apply Countervailing Duties to Subsidized Chinese Products Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 13, 2012.  This statement was released today by United Steelworkers (USW) International President Leo W. Gerard: “President Obama and Ambassador Kirk[Read More…]

As Highway Bill Nears Senate Passage, LIUNA Intensifies Pressure on House Republican Leader to Pass Highway Bill

New Ad, “Russian Roulette,” Up In Ohio; “Emergency Bridge Repair Team” Truck to Travel State; “How to Survive a Collapsing Bridge: Inspired By House Speaker John Boehner” Mailed to Voters Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—March 13, 2012 – LIUNA – the Laborers’ International Union of North America – today dramatically intensified its effort[Read More…]

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