WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 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. Name of Product: Girls’ hooded jackets Units: About 2,400 of the Shampoo brand[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Safeguarding Earth Crucial to Development, Human Well-Being, Secretary-General Ban Stresses
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–22 April 2010 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today stressed the need to respect and care for the Earth, noting that safeguarding the environment will impact efforts to achieve development goals and ensuring the health and well-being of its inhabitants. Environmental sustainability – the wise management of the Earth’s bounty[Read More…]
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending April 17, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 2010. SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending April 17, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 456,000, a decrease of 24,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 480,000. The 4-week moving average was 460,250, an increase of 2,750 from the previous week’s revised[Read More…]
Presidential Proclamation — Earth Day, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2010. In the fall of 1969, Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson announced plans for a national “environmental teach-in” — one day, each year, of action and advocacy for the environment. His words rallied our Nation, and the first Earth Day, as it became known, saw millions come together[Read More…]
Remarks by National Security Advisor James L. Jones at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2010. Thank you all very much. Thank you, Martin Gross, for your very kind introduction, and for your leadership as the Institute’s new president. You have 25 years of Institute history to live up to…and 25 years of Institute presidents watching to make sure you get it[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Phillip J. Crowley, April 21, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2010. INDEX: DEPARTMENT Volcanic ash / Air travel improved / Consular officers continue to provide assistance to stranded Americans Prayers and condolences to victims and families of those affected by train accident near Pretoria / Ambassador Gips and embassy staff assess situation / 40 Americans accounted for[Read More…]
Intercultural Dialogue is a Must in Ever More Connected World, UN Says
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–21 April 2010 – With the implosion of financial markets on Wall Street and the explosion of a volcano in Iceland highlighting in just two ways how the world is ever more interconnected, enhancing dialogue and understanding among peoples and faiths is more vital than ever, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon[Read More…]
President Obama Names Five to the United States District Court
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2010. Today, President Obama nominated Judge Leslie E. Kobayashi, Judge Susan Richard Nelson, Judge Ellen Lipton Hollander, Judge James K. Bredar and Edmond E. Chang to United States District Court judgeships. “I am honored to nominate these outstanding candidates to serve on the United States District Court bench,”[Read More…]
Remarks by Vice President Biden Announcing Recovery Act ‘Retrofit Ramp-Up’ Awards on Eve of Earth Day
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2010. THE VICE PRESIDENT: Secretary Salazar, Carol Browner is here, Secretary Ray Mabus, Ben Cardin — I miss seeing you guys every day, Ben. Dennis Cardoza, I’m told Emanuel Cleaver is here. I see Marcy is here, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur. Ed Markey, who has gained his congressional[Read More…]
Service Impacts Continue for International Mail to Europe
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2010. The Postal Service is using all available airlift, rerouting mail through alternate airports and booking available ground transportation to move international mail in response to the ongoing closure of airports throughout Europe. Many international airports remain closed due to the plume of volcanic ash blanketing extensive areas[Read More…]
