WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 28, 2011. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today asked the Senate Banking Committee to include in its bill to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) a provision that would require that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to delay flood insurance purchase requirements for communities – like[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Durbin: Federal Government Unprepared for Growing Number of Extreme Weather Events
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 28, 2011. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today chaired a hearing of the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Subcommittee to examine the federal government’s preparedness for the economic impact of weather events which are growing in frequency and severity. Traditionally, disaster relief funding has been largely unplanned[Read More…]
Kirk Addresses Nuclear Regulatory Commission on Task Force Report
We should apply the lessons learned from Fukushima to protect the people of Illinois. The disaster at Fukushima is an opportunity to upgrade the safety of nuclear reactors in America. WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–July 28, 2011. Following the release of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (NRC) Task Force report, which was unveiled 90[Read More…]
NAACP Passes Resolution Calling For An End To The ‘War On Drugs’
Los Angeles, CA–(ENEWSPF)–July 28, 2011. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) passed a resolution this week calling for an end to America’s so-called ‘war’ on drugs. The resolution, enacted Tuesday during the organization’s 102th annual convention in Los Angeles, calls for alternative to incarceration for non-violent[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Mark C. Toner, July 28, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 28, 2011. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Applications Being Accepted from American Citizens for United Nations Young Professionals Program / Important of Young Americans to Apply U.S. Condolences on Death of His Excellency Archbishop Pietro Sambi Debt Ceiling Debate / Debate is a Part of the Democratic[Read More…]
Honeywell Recalls Electric Baseboard and Fan Heater Thermostats Due to Burn Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 28, 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…]
Strollers Recalled by phil&teds USA Due to Risk of Injury from Brake Failure
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 28, 2011. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, 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[Read More…]
Fisher-Price Recalls to Repair Little People Builders’ Load ‘n Go Wagons Due to Laceration Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–JULY 28, 2011. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, 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[Read More…]
Voluntary Program Evaluating Children’s Toxic Exposure Flawed
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 28, 2011. A new report released last week finds that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) voluntary program to evaluate chemicals fails to protect children. According to the evaluation report by EPA’s Inspector General, the Voluntary Children’s Chemical Evaluation Program (VCCEP) was hampered by industry’s refusal to voluntarily[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, July 28, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 28, 2011 – 11:03 A.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Thanks for being here for this early briefing today. I will be here, obviously, to take your questions on all issues. I have with me today at the top of the briefing the Transportation Secretary,[Read More…]
