Regulating marijuana for adult use is sound policy COLORADO—(ENEWSPF)—October 31, 2014. By Colorado Congressman Jared Polis Colorado is approaching the first anniversary of legally regulated recreational marijuana for adults. The implementation of our new laws has gone smoothly overall, providing an excellent example for other states to follow. Our success[Read More…]
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Court Rejects State of Maine’s Attempt to Restrict Nurse Kaci Hickox’s Liberty
ACLU Response to Second Court Order in Hickox Case MAINE—(ENEWSPF)–October 31, 2014. The following can be attributed to Alison Beyea, Executive Director of the ACLU of Maine: “We are glad the court rejected the state’s attempts to force Kaci Hickox into custody. Today’s ruling is a great reminder that such[Read More…]
Boil Order Lifted in Park Forest
Park Forest Public Works crew members work Wednesday afternoon on the water main break on Park St. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The following statement appeared on the Village of Park Forest’s Web site at 12:20 p.m. lifting the boil order imposed yesterday: “The precautionary boil order is now[Read More…]
Center for Food Safety: GE Salmon Anti-Labeling Ad Rebuttal Statement
OREGON–(ENEWSPF)–October 31, 2014. Statement of George Kimbrell, Senior Attorney, Center for Food Safety, and the lead author of Measure 92: The claim in the recent No on Measure 92 tv ad that the U.S. Federal Government will require the labeling of Aquabounty’s proposed genetically engineered (GE) salmon is false. In[Read More…]
Center for Food Safety: GE Salmon Anti-Labeling Ad Rebuttal Statement
OREGON–(ENEWSPF)–October 31, 2014. Statement of George Kimbrell, Senior Attorney, Center for Food Safety, and the lead author of Measure 92: The claim in the recent No on Measure 92 tv ad that the U.S. Federal Government will require the labeling of Aquabounty’s proposed genetically engineered (GE) salmon is false. In[Read More…]
Nissan Recalls 1,848 Infiniti Vehicles
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 31, 2014. SUMMARY: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013 Infiniti QX56 vehicles manufactured September 1, 2012, to April 26, 2013, and 2014 Infiniti QX80 vehicles manufactured June 18, 2013, to February 11, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the driver’s frontal air bag inflator[Read More…]
Visonic Recalls Amber Personal Emergency Response Pendants and Kits Due to Pendant Battery Failure
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 31, 2014. Pendant Recall Summary Name of product: Visonic Amber Pendants and Visonic Amber Kits Hazard: An accelerated circuit drain of the pendant battery can result in a decreased battery life and shorter than expected “low battery” warning period, from 30 days down to a nine day warning[Read More…]
Cost Plus World Market Recalls Modular Storage Bars Due to Injury Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 31, 2014. Cost Plus World Market Modular Storage Bar (Short) (attachments sold separately not include in recall) Recall Summary Name of product: Modular Storage Bars Hazard: When weight is applied to the storage bar, the screws holding the mounting plate can pull out of the bar allowing the[Read More…]
Tectron International Recalls USB Chargers Due to Fire Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 31, 2014. 3-in-1 USB charger Recall Summary Name of product: 3-in-1 USB phone charger Hazard: The charger can overheat while in use, posing a fire hazard. Remedy: View Details Refund Consumer Contact: Tectron International toll free at (844) 582-3152 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT Monday through[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, Oct. 31, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 31, 2014. Don’t Forget: Tuesday is Election Day! Tuesday, November 4 is Election Day, and seniors in every state will be affected by the results. If right-wing extremists take over both houses of Congress, then Social Security and Medicare will be direct targets of the majority in both[Read More…]
