WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 14, 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…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Halvorson Job Training Bill Passes House, Goes to Senate
JOLIET–(ENEWSPF)–October 14, 2010. Job training legislation co-authored by Congresswoman Debbie Halvorson passed the House last week. The bill aims to help workers receive education and credentials valued by American manufacturers and industries, boosting their employability. The bill passed 412-10. The legislation, known as the AMERICA Works Act (HR 4072), was[Read More…]
Audubon Scientists Find Gulf Birds & Oil Too Close For Comfort
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–October 14, 2010. Residual oil and chemicals from BP’s Deepwater Horizon disaster pose substantial ongoing risks to birds that breed or nest along hard-hit areas of the Louisiana coast, according to new National Audubon Society field surveys. Audubon science teams found plentiful birds that appeared both resilient and loyal[Read More…]
Administration Sends Seventh Bill to BP, October 14, 2010
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–October 14, 2010. The Obama Administration today sent a seventh bill for $62.6 million to BP and other named responsible parties for response and recovery operations relating to the BP/Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. To date, the Administration has sent these seven bills to BP and other responsible parties (Transocean, MOEX,[Read More…]
What Exactly Did that RAND Study Say About Cartels and Marijuana?
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 14, 2010. If you believe most headline writers, the RAND Corporation released a study on Tuesday that said ending marijuana prohibition in California would do little to take away profits from Mexican drug cartels. But if you take the time to actually read the study, you’ll learn that[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Proclaims October 14 Lilly Ledbetter Day in Illinois
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 14, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today was joined by other public officials and activists to recognize Lilly Ledbetter, the national leader in the fight for equal pay for women. At an event held at the Chicago Cultural Center, Ledbetter shared her story that led to the signing of the[Read More…]
Hope Manor Apartments for Veterans to Provide Job Training, Support Services
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 14, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today announced a $4 million state investment to help build a housing development that will provide quality, affordable apartments and supportive services for 80 Veterans who are homeless. Approximately 75 jobs will be created during the construction of Hope Manor Apartments in Chicago. “Our[Read More…]
Statement from Governor Pat Quinn on U.S. EPA’s Decision to Allow Use of E15 Fuel in Newer Vehicles
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 14, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn applauded the decision by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) to waive the limitation on selling fuel that contains more than 10 percent ethanol for newer vehicles. The waiver specifically allows all 2007 and newer model year cars and light trucks to be[Read More…]
Ryobi Recalls Cordless Drills Due to Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 14, 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…]
AARP: COLA Critical to Millions of Americans
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 14, 2010. AARP Executive Vice President Nancy LeaMond offered the following statement in reaction to the Social Security Administration’s anticipated announcement Friday that tens of millions of retired and disabled workers, their families and survivors of deceased workers will not receive a cost of living adjustment (COLA) in[Read More…]
