WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 30, 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…]
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GOP Votes Against 9-11 Heroes
Commentary The G.O.P. has come full circle, voting against victims of 9/11/2001. Because they feel entitled. Believe it or not. From the Associated Press: The House has approved a bill to give up to $7.4 billion to workers sickened during the cleanup of World Trade Center site after the Sept.[Read More…]
Marian Improves To 3-0 in ESCC With OT Win Over Notre Dame
Marian’s defense pitched a first-half shutout Friday, then blocked a PAT in overtime to key a 21-20 overtime victory over Notre Dame in the ESCC. (Photo Supplied) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– This is becoming a habit for Marian junior Jason Martinez. Having blocked a punt to key a one-point win at[Read More…]
Boy, 12, Charged After Being Shot by Woman; No Charges for Woman (Video/Text)
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Boy is shot by woman. Woman who shot him is not charged. From ABC News Chicago: After decades in her South Shore neighborhood, a 68-year-old woman got fed up with alleged troublemakers and shot a 12-year-old boy. The boy, who was hit in the arm, and his 13-year-old[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Long-Term Recovery Plan After the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 28, 2010. “I appreciate the hard work, led by Navy Secretary Ray Mabus, to develop this recovery and restoration plan for the Gulf Coast. The BP oil spill has created significant environmental and economic challenges for the region. My Administration is committed to working with the people of[Read More…]
Remarks by the First Lady During Conference Call with Nurses
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 28, 2010. MRS. OBAMA: Thank you, thanks so much, Dr. Wakefield. Thank you for that introduction but more importantly thank you for your hard work in fighting for health care reform for so many years. She’s truly been a wonderful advocate and a partner to this White House.[Read More…]
Press Briefing by Federal On-Scene Coordinator Rear Admiral Paul Zukunft, September 28, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 28, 2010. Paul Zukunft: Well, good afternoon. Thank you for joining us. And again, it’s great to be joined by NOAA, our scientific support coordinator, and also with David who represents academia as we look at this phase of the operation, as we look at what’s below the[Read More…]
NOAA Seafood Sampling and Testing Priorities for Federal Closed Area
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 28, 2010. NOAA’s Fisheries Service first prohibited commercial and recreational fishing in federal waters impacted by the Deepwater Horizon/BP oil spill as a seafood safety measure in early May. The closed area was 88,522 square miles or 37 percent of the Gulf of Mexico federal waters at its[Read More…]
Fire Prevention Week begins Sunday, October 3rd
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–September 28, 2010. Smoke alarms save lives and can cut the risk of dying in a fire in half. But, in order to fulfill their life-saving duty, these devices need to be properly installed, well maintained and in good working order. That’s why the Office of the Illinois State Fire[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama in Conference Call with College and University Student-Journalists
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2010 – 12:16 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hey, everybody. Thanks for joining me today. Before I get to the questions I want to just take a minute to underscore something that is probably going to make as big a difference in our success as a nation as[Read More…]
