Author: Gary Kopycinski

Illinois Weekly H1N1 Influenza Activity Estimates, December 18, 2009

SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–December 18, 2009.  Illinois H1N1 CumulativeVaccine Allocation*(As of December 17, 2009) Allocated 3,207,400 Ordered 3,148,600 Shipped 3,121,920 * The above table represents H1N1 vaccine allocation for the 10 million people in Illinois who live outside the city of Chicago. Chicago receives an H1N1 vaccine allotment for its3 million residents directly[Read More…]

2009 H1N1 Flu: Situation Update, December 18, 2009

Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–December 18, 2009. Each week CDC analyzes information about influenza disease activity in the United States and publishes findings of key flu indicators in a report called FluView. During the week of December 6-12, 2009, influenza activity decreased over the previous week across all key indicators. Most indicators, however,[Read More…]

Duncan Appoints Six Members to National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 17, 2009.  U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan today announced the Department’s six appointments to the newly constituted National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity (NACIQI). “This committee will play a vital role in ensuring the highest standards of accountability for accrediting agencies,” Duncan said. “These agencies[Read More…]

Home Depot Recalls Dehumidifiers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 17, 2009.  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: Hampton Bay Dehumidifiers Units: About 2,000 Importer: The Home Depot,[Read More…]

CO2 Bicycle Tire Inflators Sold at Walmart Recalled by Todson Inc. Due to Risk of Injury

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 17, 2009.  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: CO2 bicycle tire inflators Units: About 24,000 Importer: Todson Inc.,[Read More…]

Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Jason Evans Associates Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 17, 2009.  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: Boys Fleece & Flannel Zip Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Units:[Read More…]

Child’s Asphyxiation Death Prompts Recall of Toy Dart Gun Play Set by OKK Trading

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 17, 2009.  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: “Action Team” Toy Dart Gun Set Units: About 22,000 Importer:[Read More…]

Christmas Tree Toppers Recalled by Precious Moments Due to Fire Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 17, 2009.  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: Precious Moments Angel Tree Toppers Units: About 4,300 Distributor: Precious[Read More…]

Senator Roland Burris Cosponsors Domestic Partner Benefits Bill, Introduces Amendment

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 17, 2009.  United States Senator Roland W. Burris introduced an amendment yesterday to the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009, of which Senator Burris is a cosponsor.  Under this legislation, S. 1102, federal employees who have same-sex domestic partners will be entitled to the same employment[Read More…]

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