Day: May 17, 2010

Mall of America Recalls Plush Toy Due to Choking Hazard

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 17, 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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Product: Sandy the Squirrel Plush Toys Manufacturer:[Read More…]

White House Press Briefing by Robert Gibbs, May 17, 2010

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 17, 2010 – 1:55 P.M. EDT MR. GIBBS: Good afternoon. Chuck, take us away. Q Okay, thank you — Q Robert, why is the White House pressuring Democrats to back off from the Cantwell-McCain attempt to bring back Glass-Steagall? MR. GIBBS: I don’t have anything on that. Q[Read More…]

State Department Briefing by Phillip J. Crowley, May 17, 2010

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 17, 2010. INDEX: DEPARTMENT Memorial Service Honoring Embassy Port-au-Prince Civilian Earthquake Victims Under Secretary Bill Burns Meeting with Russian Deputy Prime Minister Sergei Ivanov / Secretary Clinton’s Participation USAID Administrator Shah Travel to Juba Under Secretary Otero Travel to Indonesia U.S. Envoy Mitchell Travel to Middle East Assistant[Read More…]

World Health Assembly – Secretary Sebelius Meets With Haiti Minister of Health, Alex Larsen

Geneva, Switzerland–(ENEWSPF)–May 17, 2010.  Earlier today, Secretary Sebelius, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services met with Alex Larsen, Haitian Minister of Health. The Secretary offered her personal condolences to the people of Haiti for the losses they have suffered and expressed her appreciation for all that has been accomplished[Read More…]

Instant Information About Water Conditions

Reston, VA–(ENEWSPF)–May 17, 2010.  Now you can receive instant, customized updates about water conditions by subscribing to WaterAlert, a new service from the U.S. Geological Survey. Whether you are watching for floods, interested in recreational activities or concerned about the quality of water in your well, WaterAlert allows you to[Read More…]

DOT Announces Proposed Regulations to Prevent Railroad Crew Distractions While Operating Trains

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 17, 2010.  U.S Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today continued his campaign to stop distracted driving by announcing a proposed rule to prohibit the improper use of distracting electronic devices by on-duty railroad operating employees.  If adopted, the rules would explicitly restrict and in some cases prohibit the use[Read More…]

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