WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 23, 2011. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, 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[Read More…]
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Cannabinoids Delay Disease Progression In Animal Model Of Huntington’s Disease
Madrid, Spain–(ENEWSPF)–June 23, 2011. The combined administration of the plant cannabinoids THC and CBD (cannabidiol) provide neuroprotection in rat models of Huntington’s Disease (HD), according to experimental data to be published in The Journal of Neuroscience Research. Huntington’s Disease is an inherited degenerative brain disorder characterized by motor abnormalities and[Read More…]
Tax Expenditures Are a Good Choice for Debt Limit Deal’s Deficit Reduction Cuts
Washington, D.C–(ENEWSPF)–June 23, 2011. Getting rid of the worst tax expenditures as a part of a debt limit deal would improve the efficiency of the tax code while raising much-needed revenue, and could appeal to both sides of the aisle as a useful deficit cutting strategy in the ongoing debt[Read More…]
Remarks of President Obama to Soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division in Fort Drum, New York
Fort Drum, New York–(ENEWSPF)–June 23, 2011 – 2:52 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. Thank you. (Applause.) I don’t want to give a long speech, because I want to spend most of my time just shaking hands and thanking all of you. Colonel Burleson, thank you so much[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Clinton on The Way Forward in Afghanistan
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 23, 2011. The following testimony was given today by Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. SECRETARY CLINTON: Thank you very much, Chairman Kerry and Senator Lugar and to all the members of the committee, it’s a pleasure to be back here with[Read More…]
Iraq: Terrorist Attack on American Convoy in Baghdad
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 23, 2011. The United States condemns a terrorist attack in Baghdad today that claimed the life of international development and finance expert Dr. Stephen Everhart and wounded three others. Dr. Everhart was an American citizen who was working in Iraq for an implementing partner of the United[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces $100 Million Capital Funding for Local Transportation Projects
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 23, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today announced a $100 million capital investment to address local transportation needs and put people to work throughout Illinois. The $100 million in Illinois Jobs Now! funding will be distributed to local officials to repair municipal, township and county infrastructure, and improve public safety.[Read More…]
IDVA’s Veterans’ Service Office in Taylorville is Moving to New Location
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–June 23, 2011. The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) is relocating its Veterans’ Service Office in Taylorville. Beginning at 12 noon today (June 22nd), the office at 105 East Main Cross will be closed. It is scheduled to re-open on Monday, June 27th in its new location at 1100[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan, 37 States Reach $40 Million Pharmaceutical Settlement
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–June 23, 2011. Attorney General Lisa Madigan and 37 other state attorneys general today announced a $40.75 million settlement with GlaxoSmithkline LLC and SB Pharmco Puerto Rico Inc. over allegations of violating drug manufacturing standards. Illinois will receive $2.4 million in the settlement. Madigan, who filed a complaint and the[Read More…]
Illinois Reaches Settlement with GM to Fund Recycling of Mercury Switches
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–June 23, 2011. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today said Illinois children and the environment are big winners in a settlement announced between 12 states and the bankruptcy trust established to resolve claims against the former General Motors Corp. The settlement will help ensure the safe disposal of mercury-containing switches from[Read More…]
