WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—January 31, 2011. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury today released the January edition of the Obama Administration’s Housing Scorecard. The latest housing figures show increased new and existing home sales as home affordability remains high, but officials caution that[Read More…]
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U.S. Issues Sanctions Against Belarus
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2011. The United States announces today measures to respond to the brutal crackdown by President Lukashenka and the Government of Belarus in the wake of the presidential election of December 19, 2010. The disproportionate use of force and initial detentions of hundreds of demonstrators; charging of five[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, January 31, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. 1st Class Anthony Venetz Jr., 30, of Prince William, Va., died Jan. 28 in Parwan province, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained in a non-combat incident. He was assigned to[Read More…]
Illinois Governor Expected To Sign Historic Civil Union Law
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn is expected to sign into law the Illinois Religious Freedom and Protection and Civil Union Act today, making civil unions available for same-sex couples in Illinois. The law, drafted by lawyers with the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois, marks an important step toward[Read More…]
Robert Redford and Ellen Barkin Join Doug Liman at Sundance Event Shining Spotlight on Bush Torture Record
PARK CITY, UT–(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2011. On Saturday, Robert Redford and Ellen Barkin joined director Doug Liman (The Bourne Identity, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Fair Game) and an all-star cast at Sundance Film Festival to perform “Reckoning With Torture: Memos and Testimonies From the ‘War on Terror.’” The event, presented by[Read More…]
USDA and HHS Announce New Dietary Guidelines to Help Americans Make Healthier Food Choices
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–Jan. 31, 2011 — Agriculture Secretary TomVilsack and Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Kathleen Sebelius today announced the release of the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the federal government’s evidence-based nutritional guidance to promote health, reduce the risk of chronic diseases, and reduce the prevalence[Read More…]
Fish Demand Reaches All-Time High But Global Stocks Still Low – UN Agency
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–31 January 2011 – Fish consumption has reached an all-time high and more people than ever are employed in or depend on the fisheries sector, according to a new United Nations report, which also warns that global fish stocks have not improved. “That there has been no improvement in[Read More…]
Egypt: Secretary General Ban Calls on Leaders to Take ‘Bold’ Steps to Address Protesters’ Concerns
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–31 January 2011 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is calling on Egypt’s leaders to take some “bold measures” to address the concerns of the scores of thousands of people who have been demonstrating for change, stressing at the same time that the protests must be peaceful. “I have been repeatedly[Read More…]
CDC Review Finds No Link Between Problem Drywall and 11 Reported Deaths
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2011. A review provided to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Center for Environmental Health finds that there is no evidence linking exposure to problem drywall and 11 reported deaths. The CDC review confirms the results[Read More…]
Sassy Inc. Recalls Refreshing Rings Infant Teethers/Rattles Due to an Ingestion Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 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…]
