Day: April 11, 2014

Senator Kirk Proposal Will Protect Citizens Flying Abroad

Two Individuals on MH370 Traveled Using Stolen Passports; Proposed Solutions Address Newly Revealed Security Deficiencies at Foreign Airports CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 11, 2014.  Following the revelation that two passengers aboard Malaysian Airlines Flight 370 managed to board the plane with stolen passports, U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) today unveiled a new agenda[Read More…]

Marking UN Space Day, Online Astronaut Encourages Exploration: ‘Always Carry Duct Tape’

A close-up of UNOOSA space applications expert and astronaut Takao Doi aboard Columbia. Photo: NASA Vienna, Austria–(ENEWSPF)–11 April 2014 – The necessity for international cooperation in space and the universal utility of duct tape were among insights revealed when the United Nations sent a former astronaut into cyberspace today to[Read More…]

Center for American Progress President Neera Tanden on Secretary Sebelius’ Legacy and the Success of the Affordable Care Act

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 11, 2014.  In response to the announcement that Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius will step down from her post, Center for American Progress President Neera Tanden issued the following statement: I commend Secretary Sebelius for five years of dedicated service to the Obama administration and[Read More…]

Attorney General Madigan: Pipeline Operators to Clean Up 1,500 Gallon Oil Spill Near Kankakee

Chicago—(ENEWPSF)—April 11, 2014. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today announced an agreed order with two Kankakee area pipeline operators that will ensure the companies complete an investigation into the cause of a 1,500-gallon petroleum gas spill and fully remediate the contaminated site. A Kankakee County judge ordered pipeline operators and owners[Read More…]

State Department Briefing by Jen Psaki, April 11, 2014

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 11, 2014. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Welcome to Briefing Visitors IRAN Iranian Ambassadorial Nominee to the United Nations / Visa P5+1 Negotiations Iranian Crude Oil Exports QATAR Secretary’s Meeting with Foreign Minister of Qatar UKRAINE / RUSSIA Letter Regarding Ukrainian Access to Oil Meeting of U.S., Ukraine,[Read More…]

Indiana Physician Sentenced for Failing to Pay Employment Taxes

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 11, 2014. Assistant Attorney General Kathryn Keneally for the Tax Division and U.S. Attorney David A. Capp of the Northern District of Indiana announced today that Ronald Eugene Jamerson, 56, of Schererville, Ind., was sentenced to serve 12 months and one day in prison by U.S. District Judge[Read More…]

Allergy Alert Issued on Undeclared Peanut Protein in Archer Farms Chocolate Hazelnut Swirl Gelato

Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–April 11, 2014.   SINCO INC is voluntarily recalling from sale Archer Farms Chocolate Hazelnut Swirl Gelato 30 FL OZ (UPC 085239-703618), imported from Italy and sold exclusively at Target stores nationwide. This product may contain traces of peanut protein, which is not declared on the label. Printed on[Read More…]

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