Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2011. According to the 1981-2010 normals to be released by NOAA’s National Climatic Data Center (NCDC) on July 1, temperatures across the United States were on average, approximately 0.5 degree F warmer than the 1971-2000 time period. Normals serve as a 30 year baseline average of important[Read More…]
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IDNR Reminds Illinoisans to Let Professionals Handle Fireworks
SPRINGFIELD, IL–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2011. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is reminding organizations and individuals sponsoring fireworks displays in Illinois to be sure their fireworks vendor has the required state licenses and certificates issued by the IDNR prior to their fireworks show. The Illinois Explosives Act requires that anyone[Read More…]
Illinois Transportation Department, Law Enforcement Officials Launch 4th of July Crackdown on DUI Offenders
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2011. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois State Police and hundreds of local law enforcement agencies today are reminding motorists to drive sober or risk arrest this July 4th weekend. Law enforcement also reminded motorists to buckle up before driving or expect a safety belt citation to[Read More…]
Department of Energy Announces New Partnerships to Support Manufacturing Job Training
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2011. To complement the Obama Administration’s launch last week of the Advanced Manufacturing Partnership, U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu yesterday announced a series of new manufacturing job training partnerships using the Department of Energy’s National Training and Education Resource (NTER). DOE will be partnering with the[Read More…]
State’s Attorney Sues Out-Of-State ‘Storm Chaser’ Construction Company
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2011. The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Consumer Fraud Unit has filed a lawsuit against a Texas construction company and its agents for bilking thousands of dollars from northwest suburban homeowners whose houses were damaged by hail and heavy winds due to severe storms, State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez announced[Read More…]
Durbin Commends Introduction of Bill to Protect Taxpayer Investment in House
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2011. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin today commended Representative Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and others for introducing companion legislation to Durbin’s Protecting Taxpayers in Transportation Asset Transfers Act. Both bills aim to protect taxpayer investment and require increased transparency and public involvement before local and state governments can lease[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama and Secretary Gates at Armed Services Farewell Tribute
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2011 – 10:09 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. Admiral Mullen, thank you for your eloquent words, but also for your extraordinary service. As you near a well-deserved retirement, thank you for four decades of incredible service — to you and Deborah. [Read More…]
UN Agency Welcomes Safe Return of Two Missing Staff Members in Ethiopia
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–30 June 2011. The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) confirmed today that two Ethiopian staff members who went missing after a deadly incident in mid-May have been safely recovered. “WFP confirms that the staff members have been brought to the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, where they are receiving[Read More…]
Wm. Wright Co. Recalls Roman Shade Kits due to Risk of Strangulation
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 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…]
Cost Plus Inc. Recalls Wooden Animal Drum Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 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…]
