Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 7, 2011. Congressman Jesse L. Jackson Jr. today sent a letter to the President of Jewel-Osco urging the grocery store and pharmacy giant to seek state assistance in order to keep its Olympia Fields store open. The company announced last week plans to close the 23-year-old store. Jackson[Read More…]
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Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending July 2, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 7, 2011. Special Factor: Minnesota has indicated that approximately 2,500 of their reported initial claims are a result of state employees filing due to the state government shutdown. SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending July 2, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 418,000, a[Read More…]
Chanel Recalls Silk Scarves and Garments Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 7, 2011. The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Chanel silk scarves, dresses,[Read More…]
Mini Stars Building Sets Recalled by Edushape Due to Choking Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 7, 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…]
Historical Defense Cuts and Deficit Reduction
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 7, 2011. Yesterday, the Center for American Progress released the brief “A Historical Perspective on Defense Budgets: What We Can Learn from Past Presidents About Reducing Spending,” and the accompanying chart comparing topline defense spending by president, demonstrates the ability of past presidents to reduce the deficit while[Read More…]
Voluntary Guidelines Set to Allow Labeling for Genetically Modified Food Worldwide
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 7, 2011. After nearly two decades of struggling for consensus within the global food safety body, the Codex Alimentarius Commision, the U.S. ended its opposition to the genetically modified (GM) labeling guidance document on Tuesday, July 5, 2011, allowing it to move forward to become official Codex text.[Read More…]
Casey Anthony sentenced, to be freed late July or early August
From the Chicago Sun-Times: A judge sentenced Casey Anthony on Thursday to four years for lying to investigators but says she can go free in late July or early August because she has already served nearly three years in jail and has had good behavior. More at the Sun-Times
Federal Report Shows Drop in Adolescent Birth Rate
Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–July 7, 2011. The adolescent birth rate declined for the second consecutive year, preterm births declined for the third consecutive year, adolescent injury deaths declined, and fewer 12th graders binge drank, according to the federal government’s annual statistical report on the well-being of the nation’s children and youth. However,[Read More…]
NIH-Funded Research Network to Explore Oil Spill Health Effects
Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–July 7, 2011. An NIH-funded network of researchers will evaluate potential harmful effects of the Deepwater Horizon disaster on reproduction and birth outcomes, the cardiorespiratory system, and behavior and mental health. The network of community and university partnerships, under the leadership of NIH’s National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Three Army Casualties, July 7, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 7, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of three soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died July 5 in Paktia province, Afghanistan of injuries suffered when enemy forces attacked their unit with an improvised explosive device. The soldiers were assigned to the 709th[Read More…]
