Arkansas-(ENEWSPF)- Today the Arkansas Supreme Court ruled that Act I, the state’s ban on adoptions by unmarried couples, is unconstitutional. Approved by voters in 2008, Act I prohibited adoption and foster parenting by unmarried individuals cohabiting with a sexual partner. This banned adoption or foster care by any unmarried couple,[Read More…]
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7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Japan
(Map: USGS) Tokyo—(ENEWSPF)—April 7, 2011. The Japan Meteorological Agency has reported that a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Japan shortly after 11:30 p.m. local time (10:30 a.m. ET). The United States Geological Survey issued a preliminary report of a 7.1 magnitude off the coast of Honshu, Japan, today. Previous reports of[Read More…]
Concerned at Worsening Plight of Civilians, Secretary General Ban Urges End to Attacks By Libyan Forces
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–7 April 2011 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called on Libyan forces to halt their attacks on civilians amid the deteriorating humanitarian situation in several cities across the North African nation, including Misrata, Brega and Zintan. “The Secretary-General reiterates his urgent call for an immediate cessation of the indiscriminate[Read More…]
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending April 2, 1011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 7, 2011. SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending April 2, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 382,000, a decrease of 10,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 392,000. The 4-week moving average was 389,500, a decrease of 5,750 from the previous week’s[Read More…]
Active Leisure Tents Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 7, 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: Active Leisure folding canopy[Read More…]
Fashionviews Inc. Recalls P.Jamas Children’s Sleepwear Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 7, 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…]
Remarks by President Obama on Budget Talks, April 6, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 6, 2011 – 10:44 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good evening, everybody. I’m going to just have a few quick remarks. We just had a productive meeting with Speaker Boehner, as well as Majority Leader Reid. We discussed the impasse that we’re currently at with respect to the budget,[Read More…]
17th Commemoration of the 1994 Genocide in Rwanda
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 7, 2011. The remarks that follow are attributed to Secretary of State Clinton. We pause today to reflect upon one of humanity’s darkest hours and pay our respects to the victims killed brutally and needlessly in the 100 days of carnage in Rwanda in 1994. On behalf[Read More…]
UN Relief Chief Warns of Dire Humanitarian Situation Inside Libyan City
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–6 April 2011 – The top United Nations relief official today voiced serious concern about the dire humanitarian situation inside the north-western Libyan city of Misrata, where thousands of residents are short of food, water, medicines and other basic supplies after weeks of intense fighting. Valerie Amos, Under-Secretary-General for[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at the National Action Network Annual Gala
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–April 6, 2011 – 6:01 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Good to be in New York City. Let me begin by acknowledging some very, very special guests. Dr. Richardson, thank you. Charlie Rangel, for your outstanding work on behalf of your constituents. Mayor David Dinkins. (Applause.) Governor David[Read More…]
