Warren and Cummings Host First Forum For New “Middle Class Prosperity Project” WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 24, 2015. To launch their new Middle Class Prosperity Project, Senator Elizabeth Warren and Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, today held the first in a[Read More…]
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Kenmore Electric Ranges Recalled by Electrolux Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 24, 2015 Model 790.90152 Recall Summary Name of product: Sears Kenmore 24-inch electric ranges Hazard: The heating element can fail to properly adhere to the cooktop, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers. Remedy: View Details Repair Consumer Contact: Sears toll-free at (888) 281-3915 between 6 a.m. and[Read More…]
Safe Step Walk-In Tubs Recalled by Oliver Fiberglass Products and NuWhirl Systems Due to Burn Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 24, 2015 Safe Step Walk-In Tub Recall Summary Name of product: Safe Step Walk-In Tubs Hazard: The tub’s heated seat can get stuck in the “on” position. If a towel or other item is covering the seat of an empty tub, the seat can overheat, posing a burn[Read More…]
Fanimation Recalls Brewmaster Ceiling Fans Due to Risk of Injury
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 24, 2015. Brewmaster Drawing Indicating in Yellow the Fan Hub. Recall Summary Name of product: Brewmaster Ceiling Fans Hazard: The ceiling fan hub holding the blades can separate from the shaft when operating in reverse. If this happens, the fan blades and hub can fall and pose a[Read More…]
Suspended Physician Sentenced To 1 ½ Years For Illegally Dispensing Oxycodone And Falsely Billing Medicare In Undercover Probe
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–February 24, 2015. A suburban physician whose medical license was suspended was sentenced today to 18 months in prison for health care fraud and illegally prescribing controlled substance medications. The defendant, SATHISH NARAYANAPPA BABU, who owned Anik Life Sciences Medical Corp., pled guilty in September 2014 to illegally prescribing[Read More…]
NRDC: After Veto, President Should Reject the Keystone XL Tar Sands Pipeline Once and For All
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 24, 2015 – President Obama today vetoed, as promised, congressional legislation to force approval of the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline. The following is a statement from Rhea Suh, president of the Natural Resources Defense Council: “This misguided Keystone XL bill, pushed by the fossil fuel industry, has met[Read More…]
Sierra Club Statement: President Obama Vetoes Legislation Approving Keystone XL Pipeline
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 24, 2015. Today, President Barack Obama vetoed legislation put forward by Congress that would usurp presidential authority and approve the Keystone XL pipeline. In response, Sierra Club Executive Director Michael Brune issued the following statement: “President Obama said he’d veto this attack on his executive authority, and he[Read More…]
Earthjustice: President Vetoes Congress’s Keystone Pipeline Bill
President Obama rejects Congress’s attempt to approve short-sighted pipeline and circumvent State department review Concerned members of the public, organized by 350.org and other groups, carry a 200-yard inflatable pipeline around the Capitol Building in 2014, demanding that the President Obama reject the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline. Photo by[Read More…]
Airmen Missing From WWII Accounted For, Feb. 24, 2015
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 24, 2015. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced yesterday that the remains of U.S. servicemen, missing in action from World War II, have been accounted for and are being returned to their families for burial with full military honors. Army Air Forces 1st Lts. William D. Bernier[Read More…]
AEGIS Ballistic Missile Defense System Tracks, Simulates Engagements of Three Short-Range Ballistic Missiles
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 24, 2015. The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and sailors aboard the USS Carney, USS Gonzalez, and USS Barry successfully completed a flight test involving the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) weapon system. At approximately 2:30 a.m. EST today, three short-range ballistic missile targets were launched near simultaneously from[Read More…]
