NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–2 June 2011. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has welcomed the reinstatement of Honduras into the Organization of American States (OAS), which had expelled the Central American nation two years ago after a military coup d’état ousted former president Manuel Zelaya. The regional organization made the decision on Wednesday, just days after[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Musical Shaker Instrument Recalled by Woodstock Percussion Due to Laceration and Choking Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 2, 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…]
IL General Assembly Passes Strengthened Prevailing Wage Bill
Springfield–(ENEWSPF)–June 2, 2011. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today said the legislature took a bold stand for the hard-working men and women of Illinois by approving legislation that will help ensure the payment of fair and honest wages on publicly funded projects. Madigan assisted in authoring House Bill 3237 with sponsors[Read More…]
Nuclear Energy Institute Report on Fukushima Nuclear Accident, June 1, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 1, 2011. UPDATE 5:00 PM EDT IAEA Study Team Recommends Regular Hazard Assessments Plant Status A team from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which has been investigating the accident at Fukushima Daiichi, said, in addition to being highly complimentary to the plant operators for their actions following[Read More…]
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending, May 28, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 2, 2011. SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending May 28, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 422,000, a decrease of 6,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 428,000. The 4-week moving average was 425,500, a decrease of 14,000 from the previous week’s[Read More…]
203 Civil Union licenses Issued in Cook County on Day 1
Lakeesha Harris and Janean Watkins pose with MWRD Commissioner Debra Shore and an Eli’s Cheesecake. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Cook County, IL-(ENEWSPF)-Cook County Clerk David Orr’s office issued 203 civil union licenses Wednesday, the first day legal partnerships between same-sex and opposite-sex couples were granted in Illinois. Most couples arrived before the clerk’s[Read More…]
Civil Unions in Illinois
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 1, 2011. After years of work – Illinois is taking a step toward equality today! Beginning at midnight in some counties, couples across Illinois – including same sex couples – visited their local County Clerk offices to apply for civil union licenses. Starting tomorrow, we will enjoy watching couples[Read More…]
Japan Underestimated Tsunami Hazard for Nuclear Sites, UN Expert Group Finds
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–1 June 2011. Experts from the United Nations atomic energy agency said today that Japan had underestimated potential tsunami hazards to its nuclear power plants before the March earthquake and tsunami that damaged the Fukushima Daiichi facility. The team of international nuclear safety experts, from 12 countries, said in[Read More…]
Kahn Enterprises Recalls Beeni Baby Hats Due to Asphyxiation Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 1, 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: Beeni Baby Hats Units:[Read More…]
Janome America Inc. Recalls Elna Sewing Machines Due to Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 1, 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…]
