OREGON–(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2013. 2013 isn’t even a month old, and already we’re seeing numerous senators and representatives across the country ride the wave of reformation that was generated in November 2012. Since Washington and Colorado put the question of marijuana regulation on the ballot, more and more state leaders have[Read More…]
Year: 2013
GM Recall of Certain Model Year 2012 Chevrolet Camaro, Buick Verano, Chevrolet Cruze, and Chevrolet Sonic Vehicles
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 31, 2013. SUMMARY: General Motors is recalling certain model year 2012 Chevrolet Camaro, Buick Verano, Chevrolet Cruze, and Chevrolet Sonic vehicles. The driver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which may intermittently contact the air bag terminals. CONSEQUENCE: If the bar and terminals are contacting each[Read More…]
GM Recall of Certain Model Year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Vehicles, Jan. 31, 2013
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 31, 2013. SUMMARY: General Motors is recalling certain model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles, manufactured December 6, 2011, through January 15, 2013. One or more rear suspension bolts may not have been tightened to the specified torque. This may lead to sudden changes in vehicle handling. CONSEQUENCE: Sudden[Read More…]
Toyota Recall of Certain Model Year 2003 – 2004 Corolla and Corolla Matrix and 2003 – 2004 Pontiac Vibe Vehicles
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 31, 2013. SUMMARY: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Corolla and Corolla Matrix vehicles and 2003-2004 Pontiac Vibe vehicles. The supplemental restraint system (SRS) circuits are susceptible to internal shorting. The electrical short may create an abnormal current flow and increased heat which can damage the circuits.[Read More…]
Toyota Recall of Certain Model Year Lexus Vehicles
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 31, 2013. SUMMARY: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 vehicles manufactured August 23, 2005, through October 5, 2011; 2010-2012 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles manufactured April 10, 2009, through October 6, 2011; and 2008-2011 Lexus IS-F vehicles manufactured December 14, 2007, through July[Read More…]
Hold the Line on Defence Spending, NATO Secretary General Urges
BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–31 January 2013. Allies should hold the line on defence spending and look for ways to close the gaps in their capabilities, NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said as he launched his second Annual Report on 31 January 2013. The Annual Report sets out the Alliance’s achievements in 2012[Read More…]
Vegetarianism Can Reduce Risk of Heart Disease by Up to a Third
UK–(ENEWSPF)–31 January 2013. The risk of hospitalisation or death from heart disease is 32% lower in vegetarians than people who eat meat and fish, according to a new study from the University of Oxford. Heart disease is the single largest cause of death in developed countries, and is responsible for[Read More…]
FBI: Former Chicago Police Officer Charged with Attempted Extortion of Tow Truck Driver, Selling Guns to Felon
Chicago-(ENEWSPF)- A former Chicago Police officer was charged January 28 with attempting to extort a cash bribe to steer business to a tow truck owner and also with selling three firearms to the same towing operator, who is also a convicted felon. The defendant, Ali Haleem, was charged as part[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth Meets with Illinois Road and Transportation Builders Association
Schaumburg, IL–(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2013. On Wednesday, January 30th, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-8) met with members of the Illinois Road and Transportation Builders Association in her Schaumburg, Illinois office. Congresswoman Duckworth has made investing in transportation and infrastructure a top priority for the 8th Congressional District. Last week, Duckworth and Senator[Read More…]
FBI: Suburban Chicago Lawyer Who Hosts National Radio Talk Show Indicted in $9.7 Million Mortgage Fraud Schemes
Chicago-(ENEWSPF)- A suburban Chicago lawyer who hosts a national radio talk show was indicted on federal charges for allegedly engaging in two mortgage fraud schemes that defrauded lenders of a total of approximately $9.7 million. The defendant, Warren Ballentine, allegedly schemed with others to obtain more than two dozen fraudulent[Read More…]
