Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2013 – Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement after speaking on the House floor yesterday about the sequester, the across-the-board spending cuts that will take effect at the end of the week: “Unless we act, at the end of this week, across-the-board, automatic spending cuts will[Read More…]
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Hyundai Recall of Certain Model Year 2012 Veloster Vehicles, Feb. 27, 2013
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 27, 2013. SUMMARY: Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2012 Veloster vehicles manufactured from July 4, 2011, through October 31, 2011 and equipped with panoramic sunroofs. The panoramic sunroof assembly may have been weakened during installation at the factory. CONSEQUENCE: If the assembly was weakend at the factory,[Read More…]
Jerdon Style Recalls One-Cup Coffeemakers Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2013. Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: February 27, 2013; Recall number: 13-127 Jerdon Style CM12B 1-Cup Coffeemaker Recall Summary Name of product: One-cup Coffeemakers Hazard:The coffeemaker can overheat,[Read More…]
Poll Finds Big Gap Between Parents and Experts: Parents Less Likely to Recognize Children as Overweight or Obese
Only 15% of kids have parents who say they are overweight, compared with national stats showing that 32% of young people are overweight or obese Many families face challenges in trying to help children eat well and be more active Boston, MA–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2013. A new poll shows a large[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth Calls on Congress to Pass the Bipartisan Violence Against Women Act
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2013. Today, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth, an original cosponsor of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), released the following statement. For more than twenty years the Violence Against Women Act has provided hope for thousands of American women. On Feb. 12, the Senate reauthorized VAWA by a strong[Read More…]
First Grade Math Skills Set Foundation for Later Math Ability
NIH funded study identifies fundamental skills needed for math functioning in adult life Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2013. Children who failed to acquire a basic math skill in first grade scored far behind their peers by seventh grade on a test of the mathematical abilities needed to function in adult life,[Read More…]
American Federation of Teachers: Supreme Court Must Preserve Full Integrity of Voting Rights Act
Washington—(ENEWSPF)—February 27, 2013. Statement of AFT President Randi Weingarten on the Voting Rights Act case before the U.S. Supreme Court. “There is nothing more sacred in our democracy than the right of every eligible American to cast a ballot and elect our leaders. This is a right won through the[Read More…]
Networking Event Creates Connections Between Mentors and Students
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—February 27, 2013. African American male students in the south suburbs have an opportunity to network with professionals from the community at a free event hosted by the Prairie State College (PSC) Protégé Program. “The Ties That Bind or Knot: Strengthening Ties with African American Males,” will be held[Read More…]
Slipping and Sliding in Ice and Snow Leads to Falls and Fractures
Northwestern Medicine orthopaedic expert offers tips for avoiding winter injuries CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—February 27, 2013. A winter storm hitting the Chicago area this week is expected to bring significant snow, along with freezing rain and sleet. Northwestern Medicine® orthopaedic experts warn that slippery, snowy conditions can pose serious health and safety threats[Read More…]
Statement by Senator Kirk on P5+1 Talks with Iran
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2013. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) today released the following statement regarding reports that the United States and its partners offered sanctions relief to Iran in exchange for softened demands: “History shows that appeasement is expensive and highly unlikely to succeed with evil regimes like Iran. We have[Read More…]
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