180 Guns Confiscated in First Week of 2013, Demonstrating Need for Stronger Community Partnerships CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 8, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy today announced the revitalization of the Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy (CAPS), the nearly 20-year-old community policing program that emphasizes strong cooperation between neighborhood residents[Read More…]
Day: January 8, 2013
Somersault Snack Co. Issues Allergy Alert on All Packages of Somersaults Cinnamon Crunch
Sausalito, CA –(ENEWSPF)–January 8, 2013. Somersault Snack Co., LLC, in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is voluntarily recalling all packages of Somersaults Cinnamon Crunch products with Sell By Dates of 8/30/2013 or earlier. The packaging of these products inadvertently fails to declare the allergen milk which[Read More…]
Voluntary Recall for One Code Date of Mislabeled Woodstock Tamari Almonds Due to Undeclared Soy Allergen
Providence, RI–(ENEWSPF)–January 8, 2013. Woodstock® today issued a voluntary recall of Woodstock Tamari Almonds, because of an incorrect back label on packages of a single Lot. This mislabeling incident resulted in an undeclared allergen (Soy). People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy run the risk of a[Read More…]
New Analysis Calculates Deficit Reduction to Date, Finds Three-Quarters Achieved Through Spending Cuts
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 8, 2013. Three-quarters of the $2.4 trillion in deficit reduction in recent years has come from spending cuts, not tax increases, according to a new analysis from the Center for American Progress released today. The new analysis undercuts conservative claims that the $630 billion in higher taxes under[Read More…]
Statement from Governor Pat Quinn Regarding Senate Bill 957
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–January 8, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today issued the following statement commending the Illinois State House of Representatives for passing traffic safety legislation that will reduce the financial burden on all drivers: “I want to commend members of the Illinois House for their bipartisan passage of legislation that will help[Read More…]
Why Patrick Kennedy and Others in Recovery Should Support Marijuana Legalization
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–January 8, 2013. Editor’s Note: Republished with the express permission of the author. Huffington Post, Why Patrick Kennedy and Others in Recovery Should Support, Not Oppose Marijuana Legalization Tony Newman, January 8, 2013 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/tony-newman/why-patrick-kennedy-and-o_b_2426991.html Former Rhode Island Congressman Patrick Kennedy knows firsthand about addiction. Kennedy checked into a rehab center in[Read More…]
Federal Judge Says Nation’s Medical Cannabis Model, Harborside Health Center, Can Stay Open
U.S. District Court Denies Landlord Injuncitons in Oakland and San Jose Oakland, Calif.–(ENEWSPF)–January 8, 2013. On Monday, January 7, Chief Federal Magistrate Maria-Elena James ruled in favor of Harborside Health Center (HHC), and denied motions by Harborside’s landlords asking the court to order an immediate halt of cannabis sales at[Read More…]
Fisher-Price Recalls to Inspect Rock ‘N Play Infant Sleepers Due to Risk of Exposure to Mold
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 8, 2013. 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 immediately inspect this product and stop using it if mold is found. Units currently in retail stores are not included in[Read More…]
2012 Was Warmest and Second Most Extreme Year on Record for the Contiguous U.S.
2012 was a historic year for extreme weather that included drought, wildfires, hurricanes and storms; however, tornado activity was below average Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 8, 2013. 2012 marked the warmest year on record for the contiguous United States with the year consisting of a record warm spring, second warmest summer, fourth[Read More…]
MAP: Kulluk Rig Grounding Near Globally Important Bird Areas for Seabirds, Audubon Reveals
Audubon releases map showing location of Shell’s latest accident in relation to key bird habitat Audubon Alaska Anchorage, AK –(ENEWSPF)–January 8, 2013. Yesterday the National Audubon Society released a map showing the proximity of several globally significant Important Bird Areas to the site where Shell’s drilling rig Kulluk[Read More…]