Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 23, 2010. Launches “Paid for By Big Oil” Animated Twitter Site to Track Polluters’ Influence on Politicians As the GOP releases its “Pledge to America,” including a pledge to continue bowing to Big Oil and fighting clean energy, the Sierra Club has launched a new web tool, www.paidforbybigoil.org,[Read More…]
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General Mills Issues Voluntary Recall of One Day’s Production of Nature Valley Dark Chocolate Flavor Granola Thins
Minneapolis, Minn.–(ENEWSPF)–September 24, 2010. General Mills is voluntarily recalling a single day’s production of Nature Valley Dark Chocolate Flavor Granola Thins because of a labeling issue. Product produced on this date may have been packaged incorrectly, and may contain allergens not listed on the box’s ingredient label, specifically peanut butter.[Read More…]
Rugs Recalled by Brumlow Mills Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at J.C. Penney
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 24, 2010. 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: Zen Large and Small[Read More…]
College Savings Month in Illinois runs through September 30
CHICAGO, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–September 24, 2010. As College Savings Month comes to a close September 30, the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) says now is the best time to lock in college tuition prices with the College Illinois!® 529 Prepaid Tuition Program’s discounted September prices before prices increase Friday, October 1. “The[Read More…]
Statement by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs on Justice Department Filing in Log Cabin Republicans v. USA
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 23, 2010. Today, the Department of Justice made a filing in a legal challenge to the Don’t Ask, Don’t tell (DADT) policy, as it traditionally does when acts of Congress are challenged. This filing in no way diminishes the President’s firm commitment to achieve a legislative repeal of[Read More…]
Rich East Senior Robert Ruiz Presents Award-Winning Video: ‘Park Forest: The Golden Town’
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– As if you need yet another reason to feel good about living in Park Forest, Robert Ruiz, a senior at Rich East High School, offers this award-winning video for your consideration. The 4:47 feature was the winner of the Steppenwolf for Young Adults’ documentary film contest in[Read More…]
Rich East Rocket Cross Country Pulls to 3-2 in Dual Meets
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Sophomore Dorian Simmons and senior Kirk Marshall led the Rich East Boys Cross Country to a victory over intra-district rival Rich Central in a Southland Athletic Conference victory Monday on the Rocket Cross Country Course in Park Forest. Simmons and Marshall had times of 19:05 and 19:09,[Read More…]
Siemens Recalls Circuit Breakers Due to Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 23, 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…]
Strong and Sustainable—How to Reduce Military Spending While Keeping Our Nation Safe
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—September 23, 2010. Total defense spending in real terms is now higher than at any time since the end of World War II, more than throughout the entire Cold War, and even 10 percent higher than the peak of the Reagan defense buildup. The baseline defense budget has been[Read More…]
Health Reform at Six Months
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 23, 2010. Repeal Would Take Away New Rights and Benefits American families have acquired new rights and benefits in their health coverage with today’s six-month anniversary of the Affordable Care Act. They’ve gained the right to purchase coverage for a family member under the age of 26, for[Read More…]
