New park unit commemorates work of fearless Underground Railroad conductor during her later years in life WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–January 10, 2017. U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell joined U.S. Senators Charles Schumer, Kristen Gillibrand and U.S. Congressman John Katko as well as community and park partners today at a[Read More…]
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Michaels Recalls Rock Salt Lamps Due to Shock and Fire Hazards
Basket of Rocks Lamp with Packaging Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 10, 2017 Recall Summary Name of product: Rock Salt Lamps Hazard: The dimmer switch and/or outlet plug can overheat and ignite, posing shock and fire hazards. Consumer Contact: Michaels at 800-642-4235 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or[Read More…]
FTC Sends Checks to Nearly 350,000 Victims of Herbalife’s Multi-Level Marketing Scheme
Business Blog provides lessons from the FTC’s Herbalife and Vemma cases Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 10, 2017. The Federal Trade Commission is mailing checks to nearly 350,000 people who lost money running Herbalife businesses. The checks are the result of a July 2016 settlement with the FTC that required Herbalife to pay[Read More…]
Warmer West Coast Ocean Conditions Linked to Increased Risk of Toxic Shellfish
NOAA, Oregon State University provide new tools to predict harmful algal blooms Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 10, 2017 Hazardous levels of domoic acid, a natural toxin that accumulates in shellfish, have been linked to warmer ocean conditions in waters off Oregon and Washington for the first time by a NOAA-supported research team,[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly’s Statement on Senator Jeff Sessions’ Confirmation Hearing
IL Congresswoman Robin Kelly Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)–January 10, 2017. Congresswoman Robin Kelly released this statement concerning Senator Jeff Sessions (R-AL) and his confirmation hearing to serve as our nation’s top civil rights protection officer: “Like millions of Americans, I was deeply troubled by the nomination of Senator Jeff Sessions to[Read More…]
ACLU Acts to Block Court Order That Permits Discrimination Against Women, Transgender People Seeking Health Care
FORT WORTH, Texas —(ENEWSPF)–January 9, 2017. The American Civil Liberties Union today filed a motion to stay a nationwide court order preventing the federal government from enforcing an Affordable Care Act regulation that protects transgender people and women from discrimination in healthcare. The ACLU also asked the court to issue[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Applauds House Passage of Legislation to Protect Children from Lead in Drinking Water
Legislation Requires Lead Testing in Schools and Day Cares Throughout Illinois Chicago —(ENEWSPF)–January 10, 2017. Attorney General Lisa Madigan applauded the Illinois House’s approval of legislation to protect children from drinking water contaminated by lead. The legislation was initiated by Madigan and the Illinois Environmental Council last spring in response[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Josh Earnest, Jan. 9, 2017
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 9, 2017 – 12:46 P.M. EST MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. Happy Monday. I do not have any announcements at the top so we can go straight to your questions. Darlene, would you like to go first? Q Thank you. So over the weekend, Donald Trump’s chief[Read More…]
Military Strikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Jan. 10, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)—January 10, 2017. On Jan. 9, Coalition military forces conducted 26 strikes against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 15 strikes using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. Additionally in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted 11 strikes coordinated with[Read More…]
Women’s March on Chicago Announces Speakers, March Route, and Rally Details
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–January 10, 2017 – The Women’s March on Chicago has obtained a Rally permit and the Jan. 21 event is taking final shape with confirmation of Rally speakers and the March route. The event starts with music at 9 a.m., the Rally at 10 a.m., immediately followed by the March through downtown Chicago.[Read More…]
