Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 2, 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: April 02, 2013 – Recall number: 13-159 Radio Controlled Banshee Helicopter with lights model 3CH-777 Recall Summary Name of product: [Read More…]
Year: 2013
Center for American Progress Announces New Website in Support of LGBT Immigrants and a Path to Citizenship
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 2, 2013. In conjunction with the recent release of the report “Living In Dual Shadows: LGBT Undocumented Immigrants,” the Center for American Progress today announced the launch of out4citizenship.org, a new website designed to tell the stories of LGBT undocumented immigrants and continue the momentum toward providing a path[Read More…]
Tax Filing Deadline Two Weeks Away
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 2, 2013. The Illinois Department of Revenue reminded taxpayers that there are just two weeks before the traditional April 15 filing deadline. To date, the Department has processed almost 3.2 million tax returns and has issued more than $745 million in tax refunds. Taxpayers who file their returns electronically[Read More…]
Governor Quinn to Lead Trade Mission to Mexico
Trip to Focus on Job Creation and Economic Growth Through Agriculture, Water Tech, Manufacturing and Tourism CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 2, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn will lead a trade mission to Mexico April 3 – 6 to spur economic opportunities and tourism between Illinois and Mexico. With Illinois already leading the Midwest in[Read More…]
Message to the Department of Defense from Secretary Chuck Hagel on Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 2, 2013. To all Department of Defense Personnel: This month, the Department of Defense observes Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month with the theme “We own it…we’ll solve it…together.” Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month is an opportunity for the entire DoD community — service members, civilians, members[Read More…]
Remarks by the First Lady at the ’42’ Film Workshop
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 2, 2013 – 11:57 A.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Well, hello! How’s everybody doing? AUDIENCE: Good. MRS. OBAMA: Welcome to the White House. (Laughter.) It’s nice. Let’s do this. (Applause.) I know sometimes it’s hard to know how are you supposed to act in the White House. (Laughter.) Everybody[Read More…]
Nearly 20 Percent of Teen Births are Repeat Births
Repeat births can be prevented Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–April 2, 2013. Although teen births have fallen over the past 20 years, nearly one in five teen births is a repeat birth, according to a Vital Signs report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. More than 365,000 teens, ages 15-19 years,[Read More…]
President Obama Endorses Robin Kelly In The Illinois 2nd Congressional District Race
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)-April 2, 2013. Today, President Barack Obama endorsed Robin Kelly in the Illinois 2nd Congressional District special election: “In my State of the Union address, I laid out a vision to make the United States a magnet for jobs and manufacturing, equip every American with the skills they need to[Read More…]
Fact Sheet: BRAIN Initiative
“If we want to make the best products, we also have to invest in the best ideas… Every dollar we invested to map the human genome returned $140 to our economy… Today, our scientists are mapping the human brain to unlock the answers to Alzheimer’s… Now is not the time[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on the BRAIN Initiative and American Innovation
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 2, 2013 -10:04 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. (Applause.) Thank you, everybody. Please have a seat. Well, first of all, let me thank Dr. Collins not just for the introduction but for his incredible leadership at NIH. Those of you who know Francis also know[Read More…]
