Day: May 9, 2013

Rep. Schakowsky Voted Against the ‘Pay China First Act’

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 9, 2013 – Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement after voting against the “Pay China First Act”: “Today I voted against yet another risky proposal the Republicans call the “Full Faith and Credit Act,” but is more accurately called the “Pay China First Act.” Despite its name,[Read More…]

Family Dollar Stores Recalls Optimus Tower Quartz Heaters Due to Overheating and Fire Hazards

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 9, 2013.  Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: May 09, 2013 – Recall number: 13-186   Optimus Tower Quartz Heater, Model Number H-5232 Recall Summary Name of product:  Portable Heaters[Read More…]

NASA Partners With Ohio Non-Profit on Unmanned Air Challenge

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 9, 2013.  NASA has selected Development Projects Inc. of Dayton, Ohio, to manage a new Centennial Challenge prize competition involving unmanned aircraft systems in 2014. NASA’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Airspace Operations Challenge is focused on developing and demonstrating key technologies, particularly the ability to sense and avoid other[Read More…]

Governor Quinn Requests Federal Assistance for 11 Counties Affected by Flooding

Additional Resources Critical to Helping Residents Recover SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–May 9, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today asked President Barack Obama to declare 11 Illinois counties major disaster areas following the storms and heavy rainfall that moved through the state in mid-April. If the governor’s request is approved, residents in those counties will[Read More…]

Hundreds Gather For The Annual Illinois Fallen Firefighter Memorial And Medal Of Honor Awards Ceremony

Ceremony Marks the 20th Anniversary Honoring Fallen Firefighters and Recognizing Others for Life-Saving Acts of Bravery SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–May 9, 2013.  State Fire Marshal Larry Matkaitis, Governor Pat Quinn and firefighters throughout the state came together for the 20th Annual Illinois Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Firefighter Medal of Honor Awards Ceremony. The[Read More…]

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