Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 27, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. Marlon E. Myrie, 25, of Oakland Park, Fla., died June 25 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment,[Read More…]
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Durbin to Introduce Legislation Designed to Protect Consumers of Dietary Supplements
CHICAGO, IL–(ENEWSPF)–June 27, 2011. With the use of heavily marketed energy drinks and other dietary supplements on the rise, more regulation is needed to ensure that consumers have the information they need to distinguish between products that are safe and others that contain potentially dangerous ingredients which haven’t been approved[Read More…]
Statement from Commerce Dept. on Personal Income and Outlays in May 2011
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 27, 2011. The following statement is attributed to U.S. Commerce Department Chief Economist Mark Doms. The U.S. Commerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis today released data on personal income and outlays for May 2011. Personal income rose 0.3 percent in May, slightly below private-sector forecasts of a 0.4-percent[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Clinton at Event in Celebration of LGBT Pride Month
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)–June 27, 2011. Well, this is an especially momentous and extraordinary time for us to meet for the State Department’s annual Pride celebration, the third event we’ve had here at State since I became Secretary, and the first following the historic vote in New York, which I think[Read More…]
Jurors Find Blagojevich Guilty on 17 Counts
Day of recocking for Rod Blagojevich. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In the end, was Blagojevich right? "This is the way things are done in Illinois politics," the fomer governor once said. The jury disagreed, finding Blagojevich guilty on 17 of 20 counts. Blagojevich was found guilty on all wire[Read More…]
Supreme Court Ends Pro-Business Term With Important First Amendment Rulings
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 27, 2011. The Supreme Court today ended a 2010 Term marked by big victories for big business with two important free speech decisions reflecting the Court’s expansive view of the First Amendment. Once again wading into the roiled waters of campaign finance reform, the Court struck down Arizona’s[Read More…]
FDA: Do Not Eat Evergreen Produce Brand Alfalfa Sprouts Or Spicy Sprouts
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–June 27, 2011. Sprouts may contain Salmonella Enteritidis; pathogen different from the one in European outbreak Fast Facts The FDA is warning consumers not to eat alfalfa sprouts or spicy sprouts from plastic bags labeled “Evergreen Produce” or “Evergreen Produce Inc.” The sprouts are possibly linked to 20[Read More…]
Fight Japanese Beetles and Lawn Grubs with New Neem Formulation
MAINE–(ENEWSPF)–June 27, 2011 From the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service In Maine, where I lived for more than 50 years, Japanese beetle season was easy to remember . . . because it coincided each year with tourist season. In other words, when the cars came through the toll booths[Read More…]
ICC Issues Arrest Warrants for Libyan Officials for Alleged Crimes Against Humanity
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–27 June 2011. The International Criminal Court (ICC) today issued arrest warrants for Libyan leader Muammar al-Qadhafi, one of his sons and the country’s intelligence chief for crimes against humanity allegedly committed since the pro-democracy movement began in February. Hundreds of people are confirmed to have been killed since opposition[Read More…]
NATO Secretary General’s Statement on International Criminal Court Decision on Qadhafi Indictment
BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–27 June 2011. The following statement is attributed to NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen. “This decision once again highlights the increasing isolation of the Qadhafi regime. It reinforces the reason for NATO’s mission to protect the Libyan people from Qadhafi’s forces. Qadhafi and his henchmen need to realise that[Read More…]
