Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Today the Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, praised the bipartisan proposal under the leadership of Sens. Lieberman and Collins that emerged this evening to pass repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” as a stand-alone piece of legislation. The news[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
The Tax Man Tweets: IRS Expands Use of Twitter to Help Taxpayers, Tax Professionals
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The Internal Revenue Service announced the availability of expanded Twitter feeds to share timely information with taxpayers and the tax professional community. The IRS Twitter news feed, @IRSnews, provides the latest federal tax news and information for taxpayers. The focus of the IRS Twitter messages will be on easy-to-use[Read More…]
Gary, IN, Wastewater Treatment Operator and Managers Charged with Conspiracy and Violating Clean Water Act
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- United Water Services Inc., the former contract operator of the Gary Sanitary District wastewater treatment works in Gary, Indiana, and two of its employees were charged today with conspiracy and felony violations of the Clean Water Act in a 26-count indictment returned by a federal grand jury, the[Read More…]
St. Louis Mayor Backs Middle Class Tax Cut Framework
St. Louis, MO–(ENEWSPF)–December 8, 2010. Not everyone got what exactly they wanted from this week’s agreement between President Obama and Congressional leaders, but I believe that most of us got enough. That is the definition of a good compromise. Reforming the complex regulations of the alternative minimum tax is a[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Phillip J. Crowley, December 8, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 8, 2010. INDEX: DEPARTMENT Secretary Clinton’s Visit to TEDWomen Conference Secretary Clinton’s Remarks to the Business Roundtable CEO Quarterly Meeting / President’s National Export Initiative Announcement from Cote d’Ivoire on Presidential Election / President-Elect Alassane Ouattara / ECOWAS Statement / Closely Monitoring Situation Special Envoy Scott Gration in[Read More…]
UN Envoy Calls for ‘Strategy Adjustment’ in Middle East Peace Efforts
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–8 December 2010 – A senior United Nations official today called for a “strategy adjustment” in the face of continued Israeli settlement activity in the occupied Palestinian territory, which he said is causing a crisis of confidence in Middle East peace efforts. “Settlements are contrary to the Road Map[Read More…]
Haiti: Ban Appeals for End to Violence After Election Results Announced
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–8 December 2010 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today appealed for an end to violence in Haiti following the announcement of preliminary election results in a country that has already been ravaged this year by a devastating earthquake and a raging cholera epidemic. “A peaceful solution to the current situation[Read More…]
Silver Metallic Pillar Candles Sold Exclusively at Bed Bath & Beyond Stores Recalled By General Wax & Candle Company
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 8, 2010. 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…]
Circo Children’s Camping Combo Pack Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target Stores
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 8, 2010. 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…]
Rachael Ray™ Brand Two Quart Teakettle Recalled by Meyer Corporation, U.S. Due to Burn Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 8, 2010. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, announced yesterdat 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…]
