Continues Ongoing Effort to Expand Access to Data CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 29, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Department of Innovation and Technology (DOIT) publicly released two transportation related data sets today, including an inventory and map of the locations of all Divvy bike stations and a complete data set outlining the[Read More…]
Day: October 29, 2013
Divvy to Serve Chicago Transit Needs 365 Days a Year
All 300 Divvy Stations Will Remain Available Through the Winter CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 29, 2013. Divvy, Chicago’s newest transit system, will continue to be available to Chicago riders throughout winter at 300 active stations, although the bike fleet will be reduced to match anticipated ridership. “We’re committed to serving Divvy riders year-round,[Read More…]
Banks Willing to Work With Marijuana Business, But Waiting for Federal Clarification
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 29, 2013. By Erik Altieri, NORML Communications Director Reported this week in the Daily Herald: Community banks and credit unions are ready and willing to provide financial services to entrepreneurs in the state’s new legal pot industry. But they aren’t able to, at least not yet. Marijuana businesses,[Read More…]
Senator Durbin: It Is Time for Stand Your Ground Laws To Be Carefully Reconsidered
First-Ever Senate Hearing on “Stand Your Ground” Laws Held Today Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 29, 2013. Assistant Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights, called for state “stand your ground” laws to be carefully reconsidered following recent and high[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Meets with CEO of Greater Chicago Food Depository to Discuss Importance of Protecting Food Assistance for Millions of Working Families
Durbin joined 38 Senators in urging congressional Farm Bill negotiators to oppose drastic cuts to the food stamp program which would eliminate free school meals for 280,000 children nationwide WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 29, 2013. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today met with the CEO of the Greater Chicago Food Depository, Kate[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Calls on Dietary Supplement Manufacturer to Prove Compliance with Federal Law Regulating New Ingredients
Senator raises concerns about safety of products manufactured by USPLabs WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 29, 2013. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today called on USPLabs to provide information showing it has complied with federal law requiring dietary supplement manufacturers to report new dietary ingredients and evidence of their safety to the Food[Read More…]
UN General Assembly Renews Call for End to US Embargo Against Cuba
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–29 October 2013 – For the 22nd consecutive year at the United Nations, the General Assembly today adopted a resolution calling for an end to the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the United States against Cuba. By a vote of 188 in favour to two against (Israel[Read More…]
Firms Initiate Secondary Recall in Response to the Expansion of Reser’s Fine Foods Recall
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–October 29, 2013. Reser’s Fine Foods, Inc. (“Reser’s”) initiated a recall of select products on October 22, 2013 due to the potential of those select products being contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. On October 26, 2013, Reser’s expanded its initial recall to cover a broader group of products. In[Read More…]
BreathableBaby Recalls Wearable Blanket Due to Choking Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 29, 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: October 29, 2013 Recall number: 14-007 Kiwi Whoo “Owl” BreathableSack Recall Summary Name of product: BreathableSack wearable blanket for infants Hazard: The[Read More…]
Target Recalls Children’s Sitting Stools Due to Fall Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 29, 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: October 29, 2013 Recall number: 14-006 Circo Chloe & Conner Collection Stool Packaging Recall Summary Name of product: Circo-brand Chloe and Conner[Read More…]
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