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…]
Day: May 17, 2010
Durbin: Family Caregivers of Disabled Service Members to Receive Training, Stipend
CHICAGO, IL–(ENEWSPF)–May 17, 2010. Family caregivers for veterans and service members seriously injured in the line of duty will receive training and education, a monthly stipend and counseling services as a result of legislation authored by U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and signed into law last week. The Durbin-authored provision[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…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Clinton at the U.S. Haiti Earthquake Victims Memorial Service
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—May 17, 2010. We can never replace the men, women, and children who lost their lives in the earthquake – Haitians, Americans, and others from around the world. But we can remember them. We can celebrate them. And we can honor them as we continue our mission in Haiti.[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at the Signing of the Freedom of the Press Act
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 17, 2010 – 11:32 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, hello, everybody. I am very proud to be able to sign the Daniel Pearl Freedom of the Press Act, a piece of legislation that sends a strong signal about our core values when it comes to the freedom of[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…]
AARP Report Finds Largest Brand Name Drug Price Spike in Eight Years
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 17, 2010. A new AARP Rx Watchdog report finds consumers were hit with nearly ten percent increases in brand name drug prices over the twelve-month period ending in March of this year. The 9.7 percent jump in manufacturer prices for brand name drugs widely used by people in Medicare[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…]