Day: January 20, 2011

White House Press Briefing by Robert Gibbs, January 20, 2011

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 20, 2011 – 1:45 PM EST. See below for answers to questions (marked with an asterisk) posed in the briefing that required follow up. Q    Are you over yesterday? MR. GIBBS:  What’s that? Q    Over yesterday? MR. GIBBS:  Over yesterday how? Q    Translation errors.  (Laughter.) MR. GIBBS:  I[Read More…]

State Department Briefing by Mark C. Toner, January 20, 2011

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 20, 2011.  INDEX: DEPARTMENT U/S Burns Leading Delegation to the P5+1 Meeting in Istanbul Deputy Envoy David Hale Met Today with Quartet Envoys to Prepare for February 5 Principal’s Meeting to be Held in Munich/Deputy Envoy Hale’s Upcoming Meetings Over the Weekend USAID Administrator Shah’s Speech Outlines His[Read More…]

Chicago Tax Preparer Pleads Guilty to Fraud

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 20, 2011.  A two-year investigation conducted by the Illinois Department of Revenue Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Attorney General Lisa Madigan resulted this week in a Chicago tax preparer pleading guilty to filing fraudulent tax returns. Katrina McAllister pleaded guilty on Tuesday to one count of Filing a Fraudulent[Read More…]

IDOA Establishes Driftwatch™ Website

SPRINGFIELD, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–January 20, 2011. The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) has introduced a new, web-based tool that aims to protect pesticide-sensitive crops by improving communication between growers and commercial pesticide applicators. Driftwatch™ is an online program that allows organic and specialty growers to enter the location of their fields on[Read More…]

School Competition to Promote Water Conservation, Student Creativity

SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–January 20, 2011. The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that 45 lucky elementary schools will receive free rain barrels as part of a new contest promoting green and sustainable practices. The winners – five schools from each of IDOT’s nine statewide districts – will be recognized during Earth Day[Read More…]

Together We Cope Red Carpet Event

Tinley Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 20, 2011.  Together We Cope will hold its Annual Dinner Dance & Silent Auction on Friday, February 25 beginning at 7 p.m. at the Odyssey Country Club, 19110 Ridgeland Avenue, Tinley Park. Guests can walk the red-carpet “Academy Awards” style, dance to the varied contemporary sounds of[Read More…]

Haiti Must Respect International Mission’s Electoral Findings to Avoid Unrest, UN Warns

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–20 January 2011 – Haiti’s electoral council must take full account of an international mission’s findings, reportedly eliminating the Government candidate from the presidential run-off, or face the prospect of considerable unrest, the United Nations peacekeeping chief warned today. “After a year marked by the devastating earthquake of 12[Read More…]

Frontgate Recalls Step Ladders Due to Fall Hazard

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 20, 2011. 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. Name of Product: Frontgate Closet Ladders Units:[Read More…]

Poulan Pro Generators Recalled by Husqvarna Professional Products Due to Fire Hazard

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 20, 2011. 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. Name of Product: Poulan Pro Generators Units:[Read More…]

IKEA Recalls Glass Mugs Due to Laceration Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 20, 2011. 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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a[Read More…]

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