Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 28, 2011. U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced that six projects in four states – California, Colorado, Florida, and New York – have been selected to receive nearly $7.5 million over two years to advance next-generation designs for wind turbine drivetrains. Drivetrains, which include a turbine’s gearbox[Read More…]
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NIH Statement on the New Crib Safety Standards
Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–June 28, 2011. Today, new mandatory safety standards for infant cribs will take effect, helping to ensure a safe sleep environment for infants in the United States. The new standards released by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) require manufacturers and retailers to meet new safer crib standards, which include[Read More…]
Kirk to Call for Details of ‘Stealth Survey’ to Spy on Physicians
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 28, 2011. In response to a New York Times Article entitled, “U.S. Plans Stealth Survey on Access to Doctors,” United States Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) is circulating a letter among Senate colleagues in advance of sending a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius requesting the details[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Two Army Casualties, June 28, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 28, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who were supporting Operation New Dawn. They died June 26, in Diyala province, Iraq, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their unit with an improvised explosive device. They were assigned to the 4th Squadron,[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, June 28, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 28, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation New Dawn. Spc. Matthew R. Gallagher, 22, of North Falmouth, Mass., died June 26 in Wasit province, Iraq, of injuries suffered from a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Air Force Casualty, June 27, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 27, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Tech. Sgt. Daniel L. Douville, 33, of Harvey, La., died June 26 as a result of injuries suffered from an improvised explosive device on the border of the Nad[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Second Marine Casualty, June 27, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 27, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Gunnery Sgt. Ralph E. Pate Jr., 29, of Mullins, S.C., died June 26 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 2nd Explosive Ordnance Disposal[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Victoria Nuland, June 27, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 27, 2011. Index for Today’s Briefing ISRAEL/PALESTINIANS Flotilla / Announcement by Government of Israel / U.S. Warnings, Statement / Dangerous Situation / Sufficient Mechanisms Established to Get Aid into Gaza / Israel Has a Right to Defend Itself Against Arms Smuggling / U.S. Call for Restraint on[Read More…]
Allergy Alert Issued Due To Undeclared Milk Protein in UCC and Taitan Instant Drink Mix Products
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–June 27, 2011. JFC International, Inc. of Los Angeles, CA is recalling all UCC and Taitan Instant Drink Mix because they contain undeclared milk protein. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, June 27, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 27, 2011 – 12:53 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Let me begin with a brief readout. I just went in and spoke to the President about his meeting with Senator Reid, the meeting he and the Vice President held. It was a good meeting,[Read More…]
