Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 8, 2010. INDEX: DEPARTMENT Secretary Clinton’s Visit to TEDWomen Conference Secretary Clinton’s Remarks to the Business Roundtable CEO Quarterly Meeting / President’s National Export Initiative Announcement from Cote d’Ivoire on Presidential Election / President-Elect Alassane Ouattara / ECOWAS Statement / Closely Monitoring Situation Special Envoy Scott Gration in[Read More…]
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UN Envoy Calls for ‘Strategy Adjustment’ in Middle East Peace Efforts
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–8 December 2010 – A senior United Nations official today called for a “strategy adjustment” in the face of continued Israeli settlement activity in the occupied Palestinian territory, which he said is causing a crisis of confidence in Middle East peace efforts. “Settlements are contrary to the Road Map[Read More…]
Haiti: Ban Appeals for End to Violence After Election Results Announced
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–8 December 2010 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today appealed for an end to violence in Haiti following the announcement of preliminary election results in a country that has already been ravaged this year by a devastating earthquake and a raging cholera epidemic. “A peaceful solution to the current situation[Read More…]
Silver Metallic Pillar Candles Sold Exclusively at Bed Bath & Beyond Stores Recalled By General Wax & Candle Company
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 8, 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…]
Circo Children’s Camping Combo Pack Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target Stores
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 8, 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…]
Rachael Ray™ Brand Two Quart Teakettle Recalled by Meyer Corporation, U.S. Due to Burn Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 8, 2010. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, announced yesterdat 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…]
Secretary Sebelius Outlines How the Affordable Care Act is Improving the Quality of Care
ORLANDO–(ENEWSPF)–December 8, 2010. On Tuesday, December 7th, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius delivered a keynote address at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement’s 22nd Annual National Forum on Quality Improvement in Health Care in Orlando, Florida. Sebelius outlined how the Affordable Care Act improves health care delivery for doctors,[Read More…]
Report: Dirty Industries Use Distortion to Assail EPA’s Boiler Rules
WASHINGTON – December 8 – The National Association of Clean Air Agencies (NACAA), which represents the state authorities that manage air pollution in all fifty states, released a report today that debunks a widely circulated but highly misleading industry study on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed toxic air emission standards[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty, December 8, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 8, 2010. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. Jason D. Peto, 31, of Vancouver, Wash., died Dec. 7 from wounds received Nov. 24 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, December 8, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 8, 2010. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Staff Sgt. Vincent W. Ashlock, 45, of Seaside, Calif., died Dec. 4 in Khost province, Afghanistan, in a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the 890th Engineer Battalion,[Read More…]
