Author: Gary Kopycinski

Cribs Recalled by ducduc Due to Fall and Entrapment Hazards

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 26, 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: Fixed-side cribs Units: About[Read More…]

Heartland America Recalls Wooden Stools Due to Fall Hazard

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 26, 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: Wooden Stool Units: About[Read More…]

Toro Recalls Power Clear Snowblowers and Recycler Mowers Due to Fire or Burn Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 26, 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…]

NOAA Scientists, Colleagues Study the Wake Effect of Wind Turbines for Improved Efficiency, Reduced Damage

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 26, 2011.  To improve energy production by wind farms, NOAA researchers and colleagues are launching a study this month to make visible the invisible “wakes” produced behind wind turbines. Ripples, waves and other disturbances form in the atmosphere downstream of turbines, similar to the watery wakes behind boats.[Read More…]

Former Humanitarian Workers Each Sentenced to 142 Months in Prison for Defrauding Usaid of $1.9 Million

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 26, 2011. Two former humanitarian aid workers were each sentenced today to 142 months in prison for defrauding the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) of approximately $1.9 million that was intended to assist impoverished people and towns in Liberia. The sentences were announced by Assistant Attorney General Lanny[Read More…]

Statement of the Department of Justice Antitrust Division on Its Decision to Close Its Investigation of Southwest’s Acquisition of Airtran

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 26, 2011.  The Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division issued the following statement today after announcing the closing of its investigation into the proposed acquisition of AirTran Airways by Southwest Airlines Company: After a thorough investigation, the division determined that the merger is not likely to substantially lessen competition.  The[Read More…]

Federal Court Bars Chicago Woman from Preparing Federal Tax Returns

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 26, 2011.  A federal court has permanently barred Rita Augustus from preparing federal tax returns for others, the Justice Department announced today. Augustus prepared tax returns in Chicago under the business names Windy City Tax Service and Windy City Insurance Agency Inc. The civil injunction order, to which Augustus[Read More…]

DOD Identifies Marine Casualty, April 26, 2011

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 26, 2011.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. David P. Day, 26, of Gaylord, Mich., died April 24 while conducting combat operations in Badghis province, Afghanistan.  He was assigned to 2nd Marine Special Operations Battalion, Marine[Read More…]

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