Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2014. Brunkow Cheese of Darlington, Wisconsin, is voluntarily recalling its 8 ounce tubs of Fayette Creamery brand Jalapeno Pepper Raw Milk Cheddar Cold Pack Cheese Spread because they may contain an undeclared soy ingredient. People who have allergies or severe sensitivity to soy run the risk[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
White House Weekly Address: Paying Tribute to our Fallen Heroes this Memorial Day
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2014. Hi, everybody. It’s Memorial Day weekend – a chance for Americans to get together with family and friends, break out the grill, and kick off the unofficial start of summer. More importantly, it’s a time to remember the heroes whose sacrifices made these moments possible –[Read More…]
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Admiral Kirby, May 23, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 23, 2014. REAR ADMIRAL JOHN KIRBY: I apologize for keeping bumping this thing back. Schedule thing today. I don’t have anything huge to drop. (Laughter.) However, that said, other than this, I do want to just open up with a couple of comments on schedule items. So, let[Read More…]
President Obama Issues 2014 Memorial Day Proclamation
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 23, 2014 – President Barack Obama today proclaimed Memorial Day, May 26, 2014, as a day for all Americans to “never forget” the service and sacrifices of U.S. military members in defense of the nation and to “pray for and hold close the families of the fallen.” The president’s[Read More…]
Department Announces Facilities Adjustments in Europe
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 23, 2014. The Department of Defense announced today that it will fully return 21 sites to their host nations in Europe, saving the U.S. government approximately $60 million annually. This return is part of a continued effort for U.S. European Command to shed non-enduring and excess sites from[Read More…]
DEA Stands Down: Allows Kentucky To Go Forward With Hemp Planting
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 23, 2014 By Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director The Drug Enforcement Agency is permitting Kentucky farmers to go forward with plans to engage in the state-sponsored cultivation of industrial hemp. According to the Associated Press, representatives from the federal anti-drug agency late Thursday granted Kentucky regulators permission to[Read More…]
Boil Water Notice Issued for All Portland, Oregon Water Bureau Customers & Affected Regional Water Providers
Water samples taken at three locations test positive over three-day period for bacteria. Portland, Oregon–(ENEWSPF)–May 23, 2014. The State of Oregon Health Authority’s Drinking Water Program has required the City of Portland to issue a Boil Water Notice for all Portland Water Bureau customers and some regional water providers. Until[Read More…]
Can the FHFA Save the Mortgage Market?
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 23, 2014. Last week, the Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Mel Watt announced steps that the agency will take to try and ensure that qualified borrowers in all parts of the country have a shot at sustainable homeownership. A new analysis released today by the Center for American[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Marie Harf, May 23, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 23, 2014. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Statement / Concern for U.S.-Iranian Citizen Saeed Abedini Sentenced in Iran BENGHAZI Letter to House Oversight Government Reform Committee / Issue of the Select Committee THAILAND Coup Declared / Review of U.S. Assistance Ongoing / Current Suspensions within FMF and IMET[Read More…]
U.S. State Dept. Updates Thailand Travel Alert, May 23, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 23, 2014. The U.S. Department of State recommends that U.S. citizens reconsider any non-essential travel to Thailand, particularly Bangkok, due to ongoing political and social unrest and restrictions on internal movements, including an indefinite nighttime curfew throughout Thailand. The Department of State has advised official U.S. government travelers to[Read More…]
