Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 6, 2011 – UPDATE AS OF 11:30 A.M. EDT.Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO) today began injecting nitrogen into the containment vessel of reactor 1 at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. Nitrogen, an inert gas, is used in reactor containment vessels to stabilize the atmosphere and prevent ignition[Read More…]
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Durbin, Larson Introduce Fair Elections Now Act, Durbin Announces Hearing on Campaign Finance Reform
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 6, 2011. Assistant Senate Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL) and House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (D-CT) introduced the Fair Elections Now Act today, a bill that will dramatically change the way we finance Congressional elections. Under the new law, qualified, legitimate candidates will receive grants, matching funds,[Read More…]
FDA Approves New Treatment for Rare Form of Thyroid Cancer
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–April 6, 2011. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved vandetanib to treat adult patients with late-stage (metastatic) medullary thyroid cancer who are ineligible for surgery and who have disease that is growing or causing symptoms. Thyroid cancer is a cancerous growth of the thyroid gland, which[Read More…]
FDA Approves New Device to Treat Brain Aneurysms
Silver Spring, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—April 6, 2011. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved a new device that provides neurointerventional surgeons with another tool to treat brain aneurysms without performing open surgery. An aneurysm is a weak, enlarged area in an artery (blood vessel). Over time, the force of normal[Read More…]
Analysis of Opioid Prescription Practices Finds Areas of Concern
Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–April 6, 2011. An analysis of national prescribing patterns shows that more than half of patients who received an opioid prescription in 2009 had filled another opioid prescription within the previous 30 days. This report also suggested potential opportunities for intervention aimed at reducing abuse of prescription opioids. Researchers[Read More…]
Rep. Jackson Calls for Real Compromise on Spending
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 6, 2011. Today, Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr. spoke on the floor of the House about the lack of compromise in the most recent Republican spending proposal. He also made a motion to adjourn the House, which would require all Members to come to the floor to vote. The[Read More…]
Côte d’Ivoire: International Criminal Court May Initiate Probe Into Alleged Crimes
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–6 April 2011 – The office of the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) today said it may open investigations into the “widespread and systematic” killings in Côte d’Ivoire, including the reported mass murder of civilians, saying it is gathering information on alleged crimes by all parties to[Read More…]
With Wreath-laying Ceremony, UN Staff Mourn Colleagues Killed in Line of Duty
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–6 April 2011 – United Nations staff, led by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, today mourned the loss of at least 40 of their colleagues who perished in the line of duty over the past week with a wreath-laying ceremony at the world body’s Headquarters in New York. Since last Wednesday,[Read More…]
Williams-Sonoma Recalls Hot Chocolate Pots Due To Burn and Laceration Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 6, 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…]
Stained Glass Soldering Irons Recalled By Cooper Tools Due to Burn Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 6, 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…]
