Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 23, 2013. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. Mark H. Schoonhoven, 38, of Plainwell, Mich., died Jan. 20, at Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas from wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Testimony by Secretary of State Clinton Regarding Benghazi: The Attacks and the Lessons Learned
Opening Remarks Before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 23, 2013. Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member, members of the committee, both older and new. I’m very grateful for this opportunity and I thank you very much for your patience to give me the chance to come[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, January 23, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 23, 2013 – 12:57 P.M. EST MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for being here on day two — (laughter) — of the second term. I have no announcements to make so we’ll go straight to the Associated Press. Q Thank you. Secretary Clinton on[Read More…]
Prairie State College Dedication Ceremony to Showcase New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Chicago Heights, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 23, 2013. A Dedication Ceremony to showcase the new electric vehicle charging stations at Prairie State College (PSC) will be held on Thursday, February 7 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Christopher Art Gallery. The Gallery is located on PSC’s main campus, 202 South Halsted[Read More…]
Israeli-Palestinian Peace Process Entering Critical Period, UN Envoy Tells Security Council
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–23 January 2013 – The Middle East peace process is entering a critical period that requires “courageous” steps by Israelis and Palestinians to save the two-State solution, a senior United Nations envoy told the Security Council today, warning that the consequences of inaction could be dire for everyone. “No[Read More…]
Honda Recall of Certain Model Year 2009 – 2013 Pilot and 2011 – 2013 Odyssey Passenger Vehicles
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 23, 2013. Summary: Honda is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Pilot and 2011-2013 Odyssey passenger vehicles manufactured from March 13, 2008, through December 21, 2012. One or more rivets that attach the airbag module to the airbag cover may be missing. Consequence: The absence of more than one[Read More…]
Annie’s Voluntarily Recalls Annie’s Homegrown Frozen Pizza Products
BERKELEY, Calif.–(ENEWSPF)–January 23, 2013. Annie’s Inc. (NYSE:BNNY) has initiated a voluntary recall of Annie’s Homegrown Frozen Pizza due to the possible presence of fragments of flexible metal mesh caused by a faulty screen at a third-party flour mill. Affected products are distributed at grocery, mass and natural food stores throughout[Read More…]
Mattress Cloud Recalls Mattresses Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 23, 2013. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.[Read More…]
Designer Babies May Explain Insect Sociality
UK–(ENEWSPF)–23 January 2013. Being able to choose the sex of their babies may be the key to the complex societies built by ants, bees, and wasps, according to Oxford University scientists. The researchers calculated the evolutionary costs and benefits to insect mothers of choosing the sex of their offspring and[Read More…]
Brennan Center Highlights New Proposal to Modernize Voting System, Bill Introduced Today
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 23, 2013. Following a presidential election marred by long lines and confusion at the polls, the Brennan Center for Justice highlighted a proposal today to modernize voter registration and bring America’s election system into the 21st century — just days after President Obama mentioned voting reform in his[Read More…]
