NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–1 February 2011 – United Nations officials, including its human rights chief, today voiced alarm at the high number of casualties amid the protests in Egypt, while calling on the country’s authorities to heed the demands of the people for democratic reform and respect for human rights. “The popular[Read More…]
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Magic Valley Fresh Frozen, Inc. Foods Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Milk In Breaded Okra
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 1, 2011. McAllen, TX Magic Valley Fresh Frozen, Inc. announced today that it is voluntarily recalling 6,492 packages of frozen breaded okra because they may contain undeclared whey. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction[Read More…]
Briggs & Stratton Recalls Model 40 V-Twin Engine Due to Injury Hazard; Used on Sears, Husqvarna, Bad Boy Riding Mowers
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 1, 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: Briggs & Stratton Model[Read More…]
Justice Department Reaches Americans with Disabilities Act Settlement with H&R Block
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 1, 2011. The Justice Department today announced a comprehensive settlement agreement under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with HRB Tax Group Inc., H&R Block Tax Services LLC and HRB Advance LLC (H&R Block) to ensure effective communication with individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing in the[Read More…]
Pennsylvania Woman Pleads Guilty in Plot to Recruit Violent Jihadist Fighters and to Commit Murder Overseas
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—February 1, 2011. Colleen R. LaRose, aka “Jihad Jane,” 47, pleaded guilty today to all counts of a superseding indictment charging her with conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists, conspiracy to kill in a foreign country, making false statements and attempted identity theft. LaRose faces maximum potential sentence[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Sues Marketing Firm for Allegedly Selling Fraudulent Customer Lists
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–February 1, 2011. Attorney General Lisa Madigan has filed a lawsuit against an Illinois marketing firm alleging it sold to businesses “lead lists” of potential customers that it fraudulently claimed were verified and screened. Madigan’s lawsuit, filed in St. Clair County Circuit Court, charges that Ronnie Henderson, of Granite City,[Read More…]
Readout of President Obama’s Briefing with DHS and FEMA on the Preparations for Severe Winter Weather
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 1, 2011. President Obama was briefed this morning by phone by DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano and FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate regarding the ongoing preparations for the large winter storm that is forecasted to affect more than two dozen states by the end of the week. The National Weather[Read More…]
White House Launches 2011 Race to the Top Commencement Challenge
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 1, 2011. Today, the White House opened applications to the 2011 Race to the Top Commencement Challenge. Students from public high schools across the country are invited to demonstrate how their school prepares them for college and a career by going to www.whitehouse.gov/commencement and submitting an application. The[Read More…]
Department of State Releases 2010 Annual Adoption Report
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 1, 2011. The U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce the issuance of the Fiscal Year 2010 Annual Adoption Report. This report is prepared for Congress in compliance with the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000. In Fiscal Year 2010, the U.S. Government issued 11,059 immigrant visas to children[Read More…]
Department of State Ordered Departure Declared for Egypt
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 1, 2011. On February 1, the Department of State ordered the departure of all non-emergency U.S. Government personnel and their families from Egypt in light of recent events. The Department of State will continue to facilitate the evacuation of U.S. citizens who require assistance. Cairo airport is open[Read More…]
