Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–October 20, 2011. Insight Pharmaceuticals, LLC of Langhorne, Pa., is recalling one lot (34,092 bottles) of Nostrilla Nasal Decongestant nasal spray to the consumer level, because it may contain the bacteria Burkholderia cepacia. Burkholderia cepacia may cause serious infection in individuals with a compromised immune system or[Read More…]
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Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Stoltenberg After Bilateral Meeting
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 20, 2011 – 5:16 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Hello, everybody. I am very happy to welcome Prime Minister Stoltenberg to the Oval Office, and his delegation to the United States. Michelle and I have incredibly fond memories of our visits to Oslo, and the extraordinary hospitality that[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Mark C. Toner, October, 20, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 20, 2011. Index for Today’s Briefing LIBYA Future of NATO Mission Confirmation on Qadhafi Death / Momentous Day for the People of Libya NATO Confirmation of Convoy Strike Controlling and Destroying Conventional Weapons / MANPADS Destruction Road Ahead for TNC needs / Establish Control of Militias /[Read More…]
Cannabinoid ‘Completely’ Prevents Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathy, Study Says
Philadelphia, PA–(ENEWSPF)–October 20, 2011. The administration of the non-psychotropic plant cannabinoid cannabidiol (CBD) ‘completely prevents’ the onset of nerve pain associated with chemotherapy treatment, according to preclinical data published in the journal Anesthesia and Analgesia. Investigators at Temple University assessed the effect of CBD in an animal model of on[Read More…]
Gallup: Record Percentage Of Americans Now Support Marijuana Legalization
Princeton, NJ–(ENEWSPF)–October 20, 2011. A record 50 percent of Americans now believe that marijuana ought to be legalized for adult use, according to a nationwide Gallup poll of 1,005 adults. The percentage of Americans favoring legalization is up four percent from 2010. It is the highest percentage ever recorded by[Read More…]
General Mills Issues Voluntary Recall of Certain Chocolate Flavor Fiber One 90-Calorie Chewy Bars
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–October 20, 2011. General Mills is voluntarily recalling a single day’s production of Chocolate flavor Fiber One 90-Calorie Chewy Bars because of a labeling issue. Product produced on this date may have been packaged incorrectly, and may contain sensitive ingredients not listed on the box’s ingredient label, including[Read More…]
Fact Sheet: The United States and Norway – NATO Allies and Global Partners
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 20, 2011. President Obama hosted Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg for a meeting in the Oval Office on October 20. The visit underscored the close ties between the United States and Norway, which are grounded in our common heritage, values, ideals and interests. The leaders renewed their commitments[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, October 20, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 20, 2011 – 2:34 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for coming to the daily briefing. I do not have any announcements to make at the top, so I will go right to your questions. Erica. Q How and when was the President[Read More…]
Readout of President Obama’s Videoconference with Chancellor Merkel, President Sarkozy and Prime Minister Cameron
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 20, 2011. President Obama held a videoconference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, French President Nicolas Sarkozy, and British Prime Minister David Cameron. They discussed developments in Libya and the European financial crisis. Chancellor Merkel and President Sarkozy fully understand the urgency of the issues in the Eurozone[Read More…]
White House to Eliminate $3.5 Billion in Wasteful Federal Real Estate Costs
WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)–October 20, 2011. Today, the White House Campaign to Cut Waste announced important progress in the effort to rid the government of excess property. Last year, President Obama issued a Presidential Memorandum titled “Disposing of Unneeded Federal Real Estate” directing agencies to identify and dispose of $3 billion[Read More…]
