Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2011. The Commerce Department’s U.S. Census Bureau today released retail sales data for July 2011. Retail sales increased 0.5 percent, similar to private-sector expectations, and sales in May and June were revised upward, each by 0.2 percent. Motor vehicle sales increased 0.5 percent in July, and sales[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Pre-Release Movie Review of ‘A NORML Life’
ILLINOIS–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2011. Cassie Brewer, Publicity Coordinator for Cinema Libre Studio, was kind enough to send me an advanced copy of ‘A NORML Life.’ It’s a documentary film about the work that NORML does, as well as a snapshot of the current state of marijuana policy reform in the United[Read More…]
Sierra Club: Environmental Protection Agency’s Smog Protections Delayed Again
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2011. Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency filed a federal appeals court motion stating that the agency plans to finalize its update of the smog or ozone pollution standard “shortly.” In response, Michael Brune, Executive Director of the Sierra Club, issued the following statement: “The Sierra Club[Read More…]
Miss Bonnie’s Gourmet Recalls Classic Cheddar Cheese Spread
Winchester, VA–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2011. Miss Bonnie’s Gourmet, LLC is recalling its Miss Bonnie’s Gourmet Classic Cheddar Cheese Spread distributed between 8/1/11 and 8/10/11, with a “Best By Date” of December 23, 2011 and batch code number 0116206G113 because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled product[Read More…]
Dining Tables Recalled by EQ3 Due to Collapse and Impact Hazards
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2011. The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Scarpa Wood and Glass[Read More…]
AARP Celebrates 76th Anniversary of Social Security
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2011. With Sunday marking the 76th anniversary of the creation of Social Security, AARP is celebrating the lifelong protections that Social Security’s earned benefits provide for millions of Americans today, and emphasizing the importance of protecting and strengthening the program for future generations. “Social Security is critical to[Read More…]
Center for American Progress Comment on 11th Circuit Court of Appeal’s Ruling on Affordable Healthcare Act’s Individual Mandate Requirement
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—August 12, 2011. The statement below is attributed to the Center for American Progress (CAP) Policy Analyst and Blogger Ian Millhiser on the 11th Circuit Court of Appeal’s 2-1 decision to strike down the individual mandate in the Affordable Health Care Act. “What today’s opinion lacks in fidelity to[Read More…]
White House Rural Council Delivers Report on Rural America – Jobs and Economic Security for Rural America
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2011. Today, the White House Rural Council released a new report entitled Jobs and Economic Security for Rural America, which lays out the economic landscape rural Americans face today and highlights the Administration’s key accomplishments in rural communities. The Jobs and Economic Security for Rural America report focuses[Read More…]
White House Press Gaggle by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest, August 12, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2011 – 10:15 A.M. EDT Q There’s no jacket for the cameras. MR. EARNEST: Well, I’m glad you guys came out on casual Friday today. (Laughter.) So we thought we’d do this a little early today so that we could expedite your weekend.[Read More…]
Federal Court Shuts Down South Holland, IL Tax Return Preparer
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—August 12, 2011. A federal court has permanently barred a woman and her suburban Chicago business from preparing federal tax returns for others, the Justice Department announced today. In the civil injunction order, issued by Judge William J. Hibbler of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois,[Read More…]
