Day: November 2, 2012

Portable Generators Recalled by Champion Power Equipment Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 2, 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…]

Audubon to Honor Two Conservation Champions November 7

Margot Ernst and Virginia Stowe recognized for environmental leadership Annual luncheon to include memorial tribute to award’s namesake Thomas W. Keesee, Jr     Margot Ernst and Virginia Stowe   New York –(ENEWSPF)–November 2, 2012.  Audubon New York will present Margot Ernst and Virginia K. Stowe with their highest honor at[Read More…]

NARAL Pro-Choice America Takes Stand Against Voter Suppression

The political leader of the pro-choice movement announces public opposition to tactics endangering voting rights Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–November 2, 2012. Nancy Keenan, president of NARAL Pro-Choice America, announced today that her organization has taken a public position in defense of voting rights. “For nearly 40 years, NARAL Pro-Choice America has[Read More…]

UPDATE: Multistate Fungal Meningitis Outbreak Investigation, November 2, 2012 2:00 PM EDT

Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–November 2, 2012 2:00 PM EDT At-A-Glance Status: Ongoing Investigation Infection: Fungal Facility Type: Outpatient Setting Case Count: 404 States: 19 Deaths: 29 NOTICE: Next update will be Monday Nov. 5. Laboratory Results Multistate Fungal Meningitis Outbreak – Current Case Count November 2, 2012 2:00 PM EDT Previous Case[Read More…]

2nd Probable Case of Meningitis in Illinois Associated with Multi-state Outbreak – Investigation Ongoing

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 2, 2012.  Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck is reporting a second probable case of fungal meningitis associated with the use of an epidural steroid injection medication. The investigation is ongoing. Similar to the first probable case reported in October, the most recent probable case[Read More…]

Illinois Health Department Encourages Diabetes Prevention, Awareness

November is American Diabetes Month CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 1, 2012.  November is American Diabetes Month, and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is encouraging residents to make lifestyle changes like becoming physically active and eating healthier to reduce the risk of being diagnosed with the chronic but manageable disease. Quitting smoking[Read More…]

Update on the DoD and National Guard Response to Hurricane Sandy, November 2, 2012

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 2, 2012.  The Department of Defense (DoD) remains fully engaged in the ongoing federal disaster response efforts underway in eastern and northeastern United States as a result of Hurricane Sandy.  In the context of our current support activities the department is focusing on providing unique capabilities to support[Read More…]

Justice Department to Monitor Polls in 23 States on Election Day

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 2, 2012.  The Justice Department announced today that its Civil Rights Division plans to deploy more than 780 federal observers and department personnel to 51 jurisdictions in 23 states for the Nov. 6, 2012, general election. Although state and local governments have primary responsibility for administering elections, the[Read More…]

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