In response to President Obama’s Executive Order, FDA issues rule requiring manufacturers to report interruptions in production of critical drugs Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 15, 2011. Today, in response to President Obama’s Executive Order of Oct. 31, 2011, the Obama Administration is issuing an interim final rule that will help prevent prescription[Read More…]
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Insecticidal Nets May Be Source for Bed Bug Resistance
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 15, 2011. New research suggests that the recent re-emergence of bed bug infestations may originate from insecticide use in the tropics. According to the results, which were presented at the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene’s 60th annual meeting, exposure to treated bed nets and linens caused[Read More…]
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending December 10, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 15, 2011. SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending December 10, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 366,000, a decrease of 19,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 385,000. The 4-week moving average was 387,750, a decrease of 6,500 from the previous week’s revised[Read More…]
Occupy Pittsburgh Takes Action for Public Transportation
Pittsburgh, PA—(ENEWSPF)—December 15, 2011. As part of Occupy Pittsburgh’s call for a week of action, Friday, December 16, 2011 demonstrators will gather at the People’s Park at 3:00 pm before spreading out downtown to various bus stops during rush hour. Flyers will be handed out at the stops to[Read More…]
Bradley Manning Supporters Prepare to March on Fort Meade
Caravans Set to Arrive from Multiple “Occupy” Encampments Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 15, 2011. Hundreds of supporters of accused WikiLeaks whistle-blower Bradley Manning will demonstrate outside the gates of Fort Meade, Maryland, as his pre-trial hearings begin Friday, December 16. On Saturday, December 17, supporters will march and hold a noon rally[Read More…]
Rhee Bros., Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg in ‘ASSI’ Brand Korean Cake (Gyeong Dan)
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–December 14, 2011. RHEE BROS.,INC. of Hanover, MD, is recalling its 8 ounce packages of “ASSI” brand Korean Cake (Gyeong Dan) because they contain undeclared egg. People who have allergies to eggs, run the risk of serious life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. The recalled “ASSI”[Read More…]
E-Z-GO Recalls Golf Cars, Shuttles and Off-Road Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 14, 2011. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.[Read More…]
Turning the Page on Iraq: Assessing Costs of the War and Looking to the Future
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 14, 2011. Today, as President Barack Obama delivers his speech at Fort Bragg to mark the end of the Iraq war this month, the Center for American Progress releases “The Iraq War Ledger” on the human, financial, and strategic cost of the war; “Turning the Page in Iraq”[Read More…]
EPA Grants Conditional Registration to Nanosilver Product Before Reviewing Pertinent Data
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 14, 2011. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is conditionally registering a pesticide product containing nanosilver as a new active ingredient. The antimicrobial pesticide product, HeiQ AGS-20, a silver-based product for use as a preservative for textiles to help control odors, is being granted registration despite a long[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama and First Lady on the End of the War in Iraq
Fort Bragg, North Carolina–(ENEWSPF)–December 14, 2011 – 11:52 A.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: Hello, everyone! I get to start you all off. I want to begin by thanking General Anderson for that introduction, but more importantly for his leadership here at Fort Bragg. I can’t tell you what a pleasure and an[Read More…]
