NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—April 29, 2013. The New York Times had a powerful editorial on Saturday that highlighted the Drug Policy Alliance and The New York Academy of Medicine new report, Blueprint for a Public Health and Safety Approach to Drug Policy. The report coincides with the 40th anniversary of New York’s[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Industry Backed Legislation Directs EPA to Allow Hazardous Pesticide in Food
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2013. Dow AgroSciences, one of the nation’s largest pesticide makers, along with various food companies, have persuaded several members of Congress to endorse a bill that directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reverse a proposed phase out of sulfuryl fluoride, a highly toxic food fumigant and[Read More…]
ISAF Joint Command Operational Update, April 29, 2013
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2013 – An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Haqqani leader during an operation in Nadir Shah Kot district, Khost province, today. The leader has operational control over a group of insurgent fighters responsible for ambush attacks against Afghan and coalition forces in Nadir Shah Kot[Read More…]
Honda Recall of Certain Model Year Honda Fit Sport Vehicles
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 28, 2013. SUMMARY: Honda is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Honda Fit Sport vehicles manufactured May 23, 2011, through March 22, 2013. The electronic stability control system of the affected vehicles may allow excessive yaw rates at high steering angles with certain tires. Thus, these vehicles fail to[Read More…]
Nissan North America Recall of Certain Model Year 2013 Altima Vehicles
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 28, 2013. SUMMARY: Nissan North America is recalling certain model year 2013 Altima vehicles manufactured March 21, 2012, through March 26, 2013. The spare tires may have been significantly over- or under-inflated. CONSEQUENCE: Tires that are significantly over- or under-inflated may fail without warning, increasing the risk of[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of April 29, 2013
Time is running out to get your 2013-2014 vehicle sticker before paying a premium! (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)-April 29, 2013. Attention all Park Forest procrastinators – vehicle stickers for the 2013-2014 period must be purchased and displayed on all vehicles registered in Park Forest by April 30, 2013. The[Read More…]
‘Generation Green’ Implements Electronic Recycling at Marian Catholic High School
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Generation Green, a student-run recycling program at Marian Catholic High School, is sponsoring the 2nd annual Community Electronics Recycling Drive on Saturday, May 11, from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., at Marian Catholic High School’s parking lot. If it plugs in the wall, Generation Green will[Read More…]
Rep. Riley Measure Targets Metra Fare Hikes
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- To help address any substantial fare increases proposed by Chicagoland’s suburban commuter rail system, state Rep. Al Riley, D-Olympia Fields, passed legislation through the House of Representatives requiring Metra to appear before the General Assembly before boosting ticket prices, according to a release from Riley’s office.[Read More…]
Orville Redenbacher’s® Classic Kettle Korn Ready-to-Eat Popcorn Recalled Due to Undeclared Milk Allergen
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–April 28, 2013. ConAgra Foods, Inc., (NYSE: CAG) in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is voluntarily recalling packages of its Orville Redenbacher’s Classic Kettle Korn flavor ready-to-eat popcorn that may contain an undeclared allergen, milk. Certain bags of the Kettle Korn flavored ready-to-eat popcorn[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Four Air Force Casualties, April 28, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 28, 2013. The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of four airmen who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died April 27, near Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, in the crash of an MC-12 aircraft. The cause of the crash is under investigation, however initial reporting indicates there was[Read More…]
