Day: May 13, 2010

Senator Murkowski Blocks Big Oil Bailout Prevention Act

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 13, 2010. Today, a bill aimed at holding oil companies like BP accountable for covering the costs of disasters like the offshore drilling blowout in the Gulf of Mexico was blocked by Senator Murkowski (R-Alaska) The Big Oil Bailout Prevention Act was introduced by Senators Robert Menendez, Bill[Read More…]

Clinton Foundation Alert About Fraudulent Solicitations

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–May 13, 2010.  Several fraudulent solicitations claiming to be from or associated with the William J. Clinton Foundation are circulating the internet in various languages. Some of these scams include: Emails from a person named “Chapman Jennifer” inviting attendees to the “17th Roundtable of NGO/CBO which is scheduled from[Read More…]

The Children’s Place Recalls Denim Shorts Due to Choking Hazard

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 13, 2010.  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. Name of Product: Denim Cargo Shorts Units: About 29,000 Manufacturer: The Children’s Place Services Company LLC, of Secaucus, NJ Hazard:[Read More…]

Niner Bikes Recalls Bicycle Frame Due to Crash Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 13, 2010.  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. Name of Product: Bicycle frame Units: About 750 Manufacturer: Niner Bikes of North[Read More…]

Rome Snowboards Recalls Bindings Due to Fall Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 13, 2010.  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. Name of Product: Snowboard Boot Bindings Units: About 2,900 in[Read More…]

Step2® Recalls to Repair Riding Toys Due to Risk of Injury

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 13, 2010.  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. Name of Product: Push Around and Whisper Ride Buggies Units:[Read More…]

Remote-Controlled Helicopters Recalled by Imagine Nation Books Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 13, 2010.  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. Name of Product: “Fly Dragonfly” (also called “Queen Bee”) Remote-Controlled Helicopters Units: 46,000[Read More…]

Remarks by Acting Deputy Attorney General Gary G. Grindler at the National Institute on Health Care Fraud

Miami, Florida–(ENEWSPF)–May 13, 2010. Thank you for that kind introduction and to all of you for inviting me to speak with you today about one of the most important priorities for the Department of Justice and the Obama Administration: healthcare; specifically, healthcare fraud. Every year, hundreds of billions of dollars[Read More…]

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