Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 12, 2013. The two-year budget agreement unveiled by Sen. Patty Murray and Rep. Paul Ryan on Tuesday night will bring more certainty to the nation’s economy. The Alliance for Retired Americans is grateful that the deal was reached without cutting earned Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid benefits. However,[Read More…]
Year: 2013
UN Human Rights Chief Dismayed as India Re-criminalizes Same-sex Relationships
GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–12 December 2013 – The United Nations human rights chief today voiced her disappointment at the re-criminalization of consensual same-sex relationships in India, calling it “a significant step backwards” for the country. In a decision announced yesterday, the Supreme Court upheld a colonial-era law, Section 377 of the Indian Penal[Read More…]
Senators Udall, Heinrich Introduce Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks Conservation Bill
Bill would designate national monument to protect outstanding resources, boost economy, create jobs, enhance recreation and hunting WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 12, 2013. Today, U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich introduced legislation to preserve some of Doña Ana County’s most iconic landscapes, while boosting the region’s tourism and outdoor economy, creating[Read More…]
Ameren Faces Legal Action After Nearly 10,000 Clean Air Act Violations at St. Louis-Area Coal Plants
Community Members and Health Leaders Demand Clean Air in St. Louis after Decades of Pollution from Outdated Coal Plants ST. LOUIS–(ENEWSPF)–December 12, 2013. Today, the Sierra Club delivered a notice of intent letter to Ameren Corporation, citing cause to take legal action against the utility for nearly 10,000 violations of the[Read More…]
SEIU’s Henry on House/Senate Budget Deal
WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)–December 12, 2013 After House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan and Senate Budget Committee Chairwoman Patty Murray reach a budget agreement, Mary Kay Henry, President of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), issued the following statement: “This agreement allows Congress to move on to the important work that[Read More…]
SEIU: FAMILY Act Would Help Working Families
WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)–December 12, 2013. After the introduction of the Family and Medical Insurance Leave Act (FAMILY Act), Mary Kay Henry, President of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) issued the following statement: ”The FAMILY Act is a vital piece of legislation that would help working families, already struggling to[Read More…]
Toyota Recall of Certain Model Year 2013 – 2014 Tacoma Vehicles
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 12, 2013. SUMMARY: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Tacoma vehicles manufactured July 1, 2013, through October 11, 2013. The engines of the affected vehicles contain valve springs that may break over time. CONSEQUENCE: If the valve springs break, the[Read More…]
Shaw Industries Recalls Carpet Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Lowe’s Stores
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 12, 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: December 12, 2013 Recall number: 14-053 Shaw Industries Aristocrat II Carpet Recall Summary Name of product: Aristocrat II Carpet Hazard: The carpet[Read More…]
Solowave Recalls Home Playground Tube Slides with Port Holes Due to Laceration Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 12, 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: December 11, 2013 Recall number: 14-049 Solowave Tornado brand tube slide with port hole Recall Summary Name of product: Tornado brand[Read More…]
PackTite Recalls Bed Bug Heating Units Due to Fire Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 12, 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: December 10, 2013 Recall number: 14-048 PackTite™ Bed Bug Heating Unit Recall Summary Name of product: PackTite™ Heating Units for Bed Bug[Read More…]
