Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2011. SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending June 25, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 428,000, a decrease of 1,000 from the previous week’s unrevised figure of 429,000. The 4-week moving average was 426,750, an increase of 500 from the previous week’s[Read More…]
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Hamilton Beach Recalls Toasters Due to Fire Hazard
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…]
Durbin Statement on the Final Federal Reserve Rules on Interchange Fees
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2011. Assistant Senate Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL) released the following statement yesterday on the Federal Reserve’s announcement of their final rules reforming the debit interchange system: “The rules announced by the Federal Reserve today will finally make swipe fee reform a reality and help bring fairness,[Read More…]
Appropriations Subcommittee Approves Military Construction, Veterans Affairs Spending Bill
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2011. United States Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.), Ranking Member on the Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, yesterdat voted to approve a Military Construction and Veterans Affairs (Milcon/VA) Appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2012. Kirk agreed to the bipartisan allocation of $142 billion in funding for[Read More…]
Illinois 2.0: Governor Quinn Launches New Social Media Websites
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 29, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today launched official Twitter and Flickr pages to provide Illinois residents with yet another way to access and communicate with state government. Governor Quinn’s new social media sites will be regularly updated with the latest state news and videos, as well as the Governor’s[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, June 30, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Spc. Nicholas P. Bernier, 21, of East Kingston, N.H., died June 25 at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Landstuhl, Germany, of injuries suffered June 22 when insurgents attacked his unit[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Additional Marine Casualty, June 29, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 29, 2011. The Department of Defense also announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Lance Cpl. Mark R. Goyet, 22, of Sinton, Texas, died June 28 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine[Read More…]
Senators Condemn For-Profit Colleges’ Mistreatment of America’s Veterens
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 29, 2011. Following last night’s PBS Frontline segment documenting the mistreatment of America’s veterans by some for-profit colleges, a group of Senators condemned the practices brought to light. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee Chairman Tom Harkin (D-IA), along with Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL), Jay Rockefeller[Read More…]
Bill Reintroduced to Regulate Chemicals in Cosmetic Products
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 29, 2011. The Safe Cosmetics Act of 2011 was reintroduced last week in the House of Representatives aiming to grant the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authority to regulate personal care products, including cosmetics, to ensure they are free of harmful ingredients before they hit the shelves.[Read More…]
Club Car Recalls Golf Cars and Hospitality, Utility and Transport Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 29, 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: Golf cars and hospitality,[Read More…]
