Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 15, 2011. The Army released suicide data today for the month of August. Among active-duty soldiers, there were 19 potential suicides: three have been confirmed as suicides and 16 remain under investigation. For July 2011, the Army reported 22 potential suicides among active-duty soldiers. Since the release of[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Attorney General Madigan, Department of Justice Host Chicago Summit on Hate Crime Prevention
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–September 15, 2011. Attorney General Lisa Madigan and the U.S. Department of Justice today convened a summit on hate crimes to discuss emerging legal strategies and law enforcement techniques aimed at improving investigations and prosecutions of crimes motivated by hatred and bias. Madigan said attendees at the daylong event at[Read More…]
Doctors Without Borders Teams Treat Wounded in Pakistan Suicide Blast
PAKISTAN–(ENEWSPF)–September 15, 2011 — Following a bomb blast today at a funeral in the Jandol area of Lower Dir in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, dozens of severely injured people have been treated by Doctors Without Borders Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) teams and medical staff in the Timergara District Hospital emergency room.[Read More…]
New Poll Reveals Illinois Residents Support Strong Lighting and Appliance Efficiency Standards
Nearly 80% of Voters Back the Use and Expansion of Energy Efficiency Technologies as General Assembly Mulls Energy Legislation CHICAGO, IL–(ENEWSPF)–September 15, 2011. Days after a high-profile energy bill was vetoed by Governor Quinn, new polling shows that Illinoisans are very interested in strengthened energy efficiency policies out of Springfield[Read More…]
CDC Report Details Influenza Prevention and Treatment for Children and Teens
Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–September 15, 2011. Although children and teenagers rarely die from flu–related causes, many of the deaths could have been prevented if the children had been vaccinated against the flu, according to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The study reports 115 influenza–associated deaths of people[Read More…]
Lung Cancer Rates Decline Nationwide
Report shows a continuing decline among men, and a promising decline among women Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–September 15, 2011. The rates of new lung cancer cases in the United States dropped among men in 35 states and among women in 6 states between 1999 and 2008, according to a report by the[Read More…]
KIA Recall of Certain Model Year 2007 – 2008 Sorento Passenger Cars
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 15, 2011. Summary: KIA is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Sorrento passenger cars manufactured from June 15, 2006 through November 27, 2007. The front passenger air bag may be turned off when an adult is in the passenger seat. The front passenger air bag is designed to be[Read More…]
FDA Warns Consumers Not to Eat Rocky Ford Cantaloupes Shipped By Jensen Farms
Jensen Farms recalls Rocky Ford cantaloupe due to potential link to a multi-state outbreak of listeriosis Silver Spring, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—September 15, 2011. Fast Facts The FDA is warning consumers not to eat Rocky Ford Cantaloupe shipped by Jensen Farms and to throw away recalled product that may still be in their[Read More…]
Target, Select Brands Recall Chefmate Blender Due to Laceration Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 15, 2011. 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…]
John Deere Recalls Lawn Tractors; Brake Failure Can Cause Loss of Control
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 15, 2011. 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…]
