Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 22, 2015. Label on Back of Control Wand for La-Z-Boy Silver Luxury Lift Chair Recall Summary Name of product: La-Z-Boy Control Wands sold with Silver Luxury Lift Chairs Hazard: The wand that controls the chair’s movements can overheat, posing a burn hazard. Remedy: View Details Replace Consumer Contact: [Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
CR Brands Recalls Mean Green Cleaner and Degreaser Products Due to Chemical Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 22, 2015. Recall Summary Name of product: Mean Green® Super Strength Cleaner & Degreaser and Mean Green® Industrial Strength Cleaner & Degreaser Hazard: The products are labeled “Does not contain Ammonia.” The products may contain ammonia. The mislabeling of the bottles can pose a chemical hazard to consumers.[Read More…]
Rep. DeFazio Blasts U.S. DOT for Failing to Address Rail Tank Car Safety
Will request an Inspector General audit of PHMSA safety programs Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—January 22, 2015. Today, Ranking Member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Anthony Foxx, urging him to take immediate action to address rail tank[Read More…]
Senator Wyden Statement on Covering up Torture Report and Panetta Review
Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–January 21, 2015. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., issued the following statement on efforts to cover up the facts about torture by returning the Panetta Review to the CIA and pulling back all copies of the Senate Intelligence Committee’s torture report from the executive branch: “The President has said[Read More…]
FDA Approves New Psoriasis Drug Cosentyx
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPSF)–January 22, 2015. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration yesterday approved Cosentyx (secukinumab) to treat adults with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. Psoriasis is a skin condition that causes patches of skin redness and irritation. Psoriasis is an autoimmune disorder, and occurs more commonly in patients in with a family history[Read More…]
Iowa Farmers Group Asks for Improved Pesticide Drift Protections
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 22, 2015.l The Iowa Farmers Union filed a petition yesterday with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) for rulemaking to improve pesticide drift incident responses, penalties, and support to farmers harmed by pesticide drift. “Pesticide drift from nearby fields is a very real problem for farmers in Iowa,”[Read More…]
New Bipartisan Poll: Americans Embrace Climate Action, Clean Energy & Health Protections
Majorities in Maine, New Hampshire, Virginia, Florida and Colorado back an agenda of clean water, clean air, health safeguards and action on climate change WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–January 22, 2015 – With President Obama and the new GOP-controlled Congress facing showdowns over climate change, and health and environmental safeguards, new public opinion research[Read More…]
NARAL Pro-Choice America: Switching From One Bad Abortion Ban Bill To Another Will Not Solve The GOP’s Political Problem
New Bill Would Impose Small Business Tax and Codify Current Abortion Ban Laws Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 22, 2015. Statement from Ilyse Hogue, President of NARAL Pro-Choice America, on today’s action in the House: “The Tea Party-led Congress is desperately trying to save face after being forced to abandon their abortion ban[Read More…]
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending Jan. 17th, Jan. 22, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 22, 2015. SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending January 17, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 307,000, a decrease of 10,000 from the previous week’s revised level. The previous week’s level was revised up by 1,000 from 316,000 to 317,000. The 4-week moving average[Read More…]
Medical Marijuana Advocacy Group Runs Ad in USA Today Announcing 3rd Annual Conference in Washington DC, March 27-31
Americans for Safe Access hosts scientists, patients, doctors, advocates, lawyers, and policymakers in effort to advance health policy reforms Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)—January 22, 2015. The country’s leading medical marijuana advocacy group, Americans for Safe Access (ASA), formally announced its third annual Unity Conference, “Wellness is Winning: Advancing Evidence Based Medical[Read More…]
