Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 5, 2015 SUMMARY: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2007 Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2006 Ridgeline, 2003 Acura CL, 2003-2006 Acura MDX, and 2002-2003 Acura TL vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal[Read More…]
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Big Lots Recalls Hanging Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 5, 2015. Big Lots Hanging Chairs Recall Summary Name of product: Hanging chairs Hazard: The hanging chairs can tip over when they face sideways and swing beyond the base, posing a fall hazard. Remedy: View Details Refund Consumer Contact: Big Lots toll-free at (866) 244-5687 between 9 a.m.[Read More…]
Cree Recalls LED T8 Lamps Due to Burn Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 5, 2015. Product Number: Consumer Package Recall Summary Name of product: Cree® LED T8 replacement lamps Hazard: Electrical arcing may cause the lamp to overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard. Remedy: View Details Refund Replace Consumer Contact: Cree customer service toll-free at (888) 338-7883 from 8 a.m.[Read More…]
EPA Releases Draft Assessment on the Potential Impacts to Drinking Water Resources from Hydraulic Fracturing Activities
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–June 5, 2015. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is releasing a draft assessment today on the potential impacts of hydraulic fracturing activities on drinking water resources in the United States. The assessment, done at the request of Congress, shows that while hydraulic fracturing activities in the U.S. are carried out[Read More…]
Energy Department Invests $60 Million to Advance Nuclear Technology
WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–June 5, 2015. Today, the Energy Department announced more than $60 million in nuclear energy research and infrastructure enhancement awards. Sixty-eight projects from across the country were selected based on their potential to create scientific breakthroughs that both help strengthen the nation’s energy security and reduce harmful greenhouse gas[Read More…]
Five Things US Labor Secretary Perez Says You Should Know About the May 2015 Employment Numbers
WASHINGTON —(ENEWSPF)—June 5, 2015. With the release of the May 2015 Employment Situation Report today, U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez says there are five things you should know about its numbers: Record streak continues: This is the best jobs report of 2015 so far. The economy added 280,000[Read More…]
Center for American Progress Jobs Day Statement: More Good Signs From Today’s BLS Report—But…
A job seeker fills out an application during a job fair in Chicago, April 22, 2015. SOURCE: AP/M. Spencer Green Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–June 5, 2015. Center for American Progress Economist Michael Madowitz released the following statement on today’s employment situation figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: After a[Read More…]
Center for American Progress Video Highlights Persisting Problems in Broken U.S. Criminal Justice System
Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–June 5, 2015. Following an event last week hosted by the Center for American Progress and PICO National Network exploring the need to reverse the trend of overcriminalization of people of color in our country’s criminal justice system, CAP has released a new video highlighting the persisting problems[Read More…]
Department of Defense Notified of OPM Cybersecurity Incident
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–June 4, 2015 – The U.S. Office of Personnel Management announced today a recent cybersecurity incident affecting its systems and data may have exposed the personal information of current and former federal employees. According to a Defense Department news release, OPM subsequently notified federal government departments and agencies, including the DoD.[Read More…]
EPA Report Finds Fracking Water Pollution, Despite Oil and Gas Industry’s Refusal to Provide Key Data
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–June 4, 2015. A long-delayed report released today by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finds that fracking has polluted drinking water. But a lack of cooperation from the oil and gas industry limited the study’s ability to draw wider conclusions. “The limited amount of data collected before and during hydraulic[Read More…]
