WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 28, 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…]
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Strollers Recalled by phil&teds USA Due to Risk of Injury from Brake Failure
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 28, 2011. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, 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[Read More…]
Fisher-Price Recalls to Repair Little People Builders’ Load ‘n Go Wagons Due to Laceration Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–JULY 28, 2011. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, 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[Read More…]
Voluntary Program Evaluating Children’s Toxic Exposure Flawed
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 28, 2011. A new report released last week finds that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) voluntary program to evaluate chemicals fails to protect children. According to the evaluation report by EPA’s Inspector General, the Voluntary Children’s Chemical Evaluation Program (VCCEP) was hampered by industry’s refusal to voluntarily[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, July 28, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 28, 2011 – 11:03 A.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Thanks for being here for this early briefing today. I will be here, obviously, to take your questions on all issues. I have with me today at the top of the briefing the Transportation Secretary,[Read More…]
White House Launches Government Accountability and Transparency Board to Cut Waste and Boost Accountability
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 28, 2011. Today, the Obama Administration is announcing the launch of the Government Accountability and Transparency Board. The Board, first announced by the President and Vice President in June as part of the Campaign to Cut Waste, will focus on rooting out misspent tax dollars and making government spending[Read More…]
President Obama Statement on the Passing of Richard Estrada Chavez
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 28, 2011. Michelle and I were saddened to learn of the passing of Richard Estrada Chavez yesterday. Richard spent his life in the service of others alongside his brother Cesar and his wife, Dolores Huerta, co-founders of the United Farm Workers. It was Richard who designed[Read More…]
Caterpillar Inc. to Pay $2.55 Million Penalty to Resolve Clean Air Act Violations
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—July 28, 2011. Caterpillar Inc. has agreed to pay a $2.55 million civil penalty to settle alleged Clean Air Act violations for shipping more than 590,000 highway and non-road engines without the correct emissions controls, the Justice Department and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today. Caterpillar also allegedly failed to[Read More…]
Twelve Missing World War II Soldiers Indentified
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 28, 2011. The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced Monday that the remains 12 U.S. servicemen, missing in action from World War II, have been identified and are being returned to their families for burial with full military honors. They are Army Air Forces 1st Lt.[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Help Protect Illinois’ Student Athletes from Concussions
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–JULY 28, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed comprehensive legislation that will help protect Illinois’ student-athletes from concussions and other brain injuries. The new law ensures that athletes who receive a concussion will not be allowed to return to play or practice until they are evaluated and receive written clearance[Read More…]
