Day: November 15, 2012

Army Releases October 2012 Suicide Data

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 15, 2012. The Army released suicide data today for the month of October.  During October, among active-duty soldiers, there were 20 potential suicides:  five have been confirmed as suicides, and 15 remain under investigation.  For September, the Army reported 15 potential suicides among active-duty soldiers:  four have been[Read More…]

State Department Briefing by Mark C. Toner, November 15, 2012

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 15, 2012. Index for Today’s Briefing ISRAEL / PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES Need for De-Escalation of Violence / Onus is on Hamas / Egyptian Influence IRAN NDAA Sanctions / Indian Waiver / Increased Pressure on Iran LIBYA Cooperation with Congress / Secretary Clinton to Talk to Relevant Committees CHINA New[Read More…]

EPA Announces Regional Food Recovery Challenge Awards on America Recycles Day

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 15, 2012. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Great Lakes regional office is marking America Recycles Day with the announcement of six Food Recovery Challenge Achievement Awards. Through the Food Recovery Challenge, EPA encourages organizations to donate food and recycle food scraps to reduce waste, feed the needy and save[Read More…]

SEIU: Speaker Boehner Should Listen to Protesters, Extend Middle Class Tax Cuts Immediately

WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 15, 2012. As residents of the District of Columbia protest outside of Speaker Boehner’s office today, Mary Kay Henry, President of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), issued the following statement: “The President’s call to extend the tax cuts for the middle class immediately is the right approach[Read More…]

Kawasaki Motors Recalls Fuel Filters for Lawn Mower and Utility Vehicle Engines Due to Fire Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 15, 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…]

Kawasaki Motors Recalls Lawn Mower Engines Due to Fire Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 15, 2012.  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…]

John Deere Recalls Utility Vehicles Powered by Kawasaki Engines Due to Fire Hazard

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 15, 2012. The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Utility Vehicles Units: About[Read More…]

American Honda Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 15, 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…]

Representative Gutierrez Introduces GOP to Latinos, Again

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 15, 2012. Congressman Luis V. Gutierrez (D-IL) spoke on the Floor of the U.S. House of Representatives this morning (at approximately 10 am ET) in an effort to introduce the Republican Party to America’s Latinos. His somewhat tongue in cheek “introduction” was a call for Republicans to join[Read More…]

Audubon CEO Comments on BP Settlement

Brown Pelican – Gary Stolz, usfws New York, NY–(ENEWSPF)–November 15, 2012.  National Audubon Society President and CEO David Yarnold released the following statement upon news today that BP has settled criminal charges arising from the 2010 gulf oil disaster with the Department of Justice for $4.5 billion. “This settlement matches[Read More…]

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