NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–3 March 2011 – Global food prices rose for the eighth straight month in February, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reported today, while also warning that unexpected spikes in oil prices could exacerbate an already precarious situation in food markets. The FAO Food Price Index –[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Chrysler Recall of Certain 2010 Dodge Journey, Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country Vehicles
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—March 3, 2011. Summary: Chrysler is recalling certain Model year 2010 Dodge Journey, Grand Caravan, and Chrysler Town & Country Vehicles manufactured from August 3, 2009 through June 17, 2010. Some vehicles may experience inadvertent ignition key displacement from the run to accessory position while driving causing the engine[Read More…]
Mazda Recalls Certain Model Year 2009-2010 Mazda6 Vehicles
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—March 3, 2011. Summary: Mazda is recalling certain Model year 2009 – 2010 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured from April 8, 2008 through February 8, 2010. A certain type of spider may weave a web in the evaporative canister vent line and this may cause a restriction in the line. If[Read More…]
Rattles Recalled by Rhino Toys Due to Choking Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 3, 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…]
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending February 26, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 3, 2011. SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending Feb. 26, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 368,000, a decrease of 20,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 388,000. The 4-week moving average was 388,500, a decrease of 12,750 from the previous week’s[Read More…]
What’s Next For Chicago’s Gay Community?
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Want to know what’s happening in Chicago and surrounding areas for our gay, lesbian and all that members of Chicagoland? Here it is, from the Center on Halsted. WorkOUT: Yoga Monday, March 7, 6PM (6-week series, Mondays through April 11) $8/class or $30 for the series Grab your[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, March 2, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 2, 2011 – 1:15 P.M. EST MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Before we get started on taking your questions on other subjects, I have with me today Jeff Zients, the Federal Chief Performance Officer, as many of you know, and the Deputy Director for Management at[Read More…]
Durbin, Kirk and Delegation Call on President to Provide Federal Relief for 74 Illinois Counties
WASHINGTON, DC—(ENEWSPF)—March 2, 2011. U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Mark Kirk (R-IL) were joined by the entire Illinois Congressional Delegation late last night in requesting that President Obama declare 74 Illinois counties – affected by a severe winter storm and snowstorm that began on January 31, 2011, and[Read More…]
Durbin: VA Disqualifies Three Westwood College Campuses From GI Bill Program
WASHINGTON, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—March 2, 2011. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has withdrawn education benefits from Westwood College’s Houston South, Dallas and Fort Worth campuses. This announcement by the VA comes in the response to a February 14 letter to the Secretary of[Read More…]
Durbin Announces More Than $90,000 in FEMA Grants to Illinois Fire Departments
WASHINGTON, DC—(ENEWSPF)—March 2, 2011. U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has awarded three grants totaling $93,545 to fire departments and municipalities throughout Illinois. “Our nation’s firefighters are called upon day after day to protect[Read More…]
