Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2011 – UPDATE AS OF 4 P.M. EDT.Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO) said today that fuel damage likely occurred in reactors 2 and 3 of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear energy facility in the first few days after the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. Both reactors are now[Read More…]
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USDA Revises Recommended Cooking Temperature for All Whole Cuts of Meat, Including Pork, to 145 °F
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2011 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is updating its recommendation for safely cooking pork, steaks, roasts, and chops. USDA recommends cooking all whole cuts of meat to 145 °F as measured with a food thermometer placed in the thickest part of the meat, then allowing the[Read More…]
Dream on Me Recalls Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation, Laceration, and Fall Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 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…]
NASA Announces Key Decision For Next Deep Space Transportation System
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2011. NASA has reached an important milestone for the next U.S. transportation system that will carry humans into deep space. NASA Administrator Charles Bolden announced today that the system will be based on designs originally planned for the Orion Crew Exploration Vehicle. Those plans now will be used[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama About Storms Throughout the Midwest
London, England–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2011 – 10:34 A.M. BST THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. Before the day starts here in England I wanted to say a few words about the devastating storms that we’ve seen in Missouri and Minnesota and across the Midwest. Like all Americans, we have been[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on Chrysler’s Repayment
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2011. Chrysler’s repayment of its outstanding loans to the U.S. Treasury and American taxpayers marks a significant milestone for the turnaround of Chrysler and the countless communities and families who rely on the American auto industry. This announcement comes six years ahead of schedule and just[Read More…]
Chrysler Repays Outstanding TARP Loans
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2011. Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced that Chrysler Group LLC has repaid its outstanding Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) loans. Chrysler’s repayment comes six years before the scheduled maturity of those loans in 2017. As part of today’s announcement, Chrysler Group LLC repaid $5.1 billion[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Mark C. Toner, May 24, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2011. Index for Today’s Briefing YEMEN U.S. Calls for President Saleh to Sign the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) Agreement / U.S. Will Continue to Support the Efforts Led by the GCC SYRIA Syria’s Current Behavior / Syrian Government Needs to Take Steps to Address Aspirations of[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Clinton on National Missing Children’s Day
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2011. Last year, parents abducted nearly 2,000 children to or from the United States. That’s 40 children taken from their homes and from their loved ones each week. Abductions traumatize children, their parents, friends, and family. International Parental Child Abduction is a painful scourge for so[Read More…]
IDOT and Illinois Law Enforcement Boost Safety Efforts for Memorial Day Weekend
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2011. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and the Illinois State Police (ISP) today announced their plans to boost enforcement efforts over Memorial Day weekend. Hundreds more safety belt enforcement zones and other patrols are planned over the heavily-traveled holiday weekend. The upcoming Memorial Day weekend also marks[Read More…]
