Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–December 22, 2010. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced the agency is working with Abbott Diabetes Care to recall 359 different lots of glucose test strips marketed under the following brand names: Precision Xceed Pro; Precision Xtra; Medisense Optium; Optium; OptiumEZ; and ReliOn Ultima These strips[Read More…]
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Remarks by President Obama and Vice President Biden at Signing of the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal Act
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 22, 2010 – 9:10 A.M. EST THE VICE PRESIDENT: Hey, folks, how are you? (Applause.) It’s a good day. (Applause.) It’s a real good day. As some of my colleagues can tell you, this is a long time in coming. But I am happy it’s here. Ladies and[Read More…]
Michaels Stores Recalls Silver Tree Tealight Candle Holders Due to Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 22, 2010. 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…]
Ceramic Banks Recalled by Oriental Trading Company Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 22, 2010. 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…]
Roaring 20’s Come Alive at Marian Catholic High School
Marian Catholic juniors displaying elegant fashions from the Roaring 20’s are Josie Novak (St. John, Ind.) and Bradley Engstrand (Olympia Fields). (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Marian Catholic juniors from Mrs. Miller’s, Ms. Kowynia’s, Mrs. Golden’s and Mr. DeLaurentis’ English classes took over the MCHS Library to present the results of[Read More…]
UN Adopts U.S. Sponsored Amendment to Ensure Gays and Lesbians Are Covered By Extrajudicial Execution Resolution
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 21, 2010. Statement by White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs: President Obama applauds those countries that supported the amendment offered by the United States to ensure that “sexual orientation” remains covered by the United Nations resolution on extrajudicial, summary, and arbitrary execution. Killing people because of their sexual[Read More…]
Dalai Lama Presents Khatas to GSU Profs
Dr. Jon Carlson, professor of counseling at Governors State University, presents Dr. Elaine P. Maimon, president of GSU, with a Khata blessed by the Dalai Lama. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University professor Dr. Jon Carlson recently returned from India and a meeting with His Holiness the Dalai[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Phillip J. Crowley, December 21, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 21, 2010. INDEX: DEPARTMENT Statement Saluting Iraq’s Political Leaders for Forming a New, Inclusive Government Secretary Clinton Imposed Travel Restrictions to U.S. on Members of President Gbagbo’s Regime and Other Individual Supporters Groundbreaking Session at UN Security Council Today on Youth / Voices of a New Generation COTE[Read More…]
UN Chief Concerned Over Fighting in Darfur, Deplores Attacks on Civilians
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–21 December 2010 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today voiced concern over clashes between Sudan’s Government troops and forces of one of the armed groups active in the country’s troubled western region of Darfur, noting that fighting has included attacks on civilians. Mr. Ban urged the Sudanese Government and the[Read More…]
Readout of President Obama’s Meeting with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 21, 2010. In an Oval Office meeting today, the President discussed immigration reform with members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC). The President and the members discussed their deep disappointment with the DREAM Act failing in the U.S. Senate despite having the support of a majority of Senators[Read More…]
