WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 1, 2010. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, announced yesterday 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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Sony Recalls VAIO Laptop Computers Due to Burn Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 1, 2010. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, announced yesterday 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…]
HHS Secretary Sebelius Announces New Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 1, 2010. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced today the establishment of a new Pre-existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP) that will offer coverage to uninsured Americans who have been unable to obtain health coverage because of a pre-existing health condition. The Pre-Existing Condition Insurance[Read More…]
Artic-Breeding Birds Will Be Among Next Victims of the Gulf Oil Disaster
New York, NY—(ENEWSPF)–July 1, 2010. For the next six months, beginning in early July, tens of millions of shorebirds, waterfowl and other migratory birds will land on oiled beaches, in sullied coastal wetlands and on tainted ocean waters. For some, the Gulf marks a rest stop, an opportunity to take[Read More…]
Endangered Sea Turtle Nests to Receive Special Transportation
NEW ORLEANS–(ENEWSPF)–July 1, 2010. The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) is proud to announce that FedEx Corporation (NYSE: FDX) is joining the efforts to protect sea turtle nests and eggs from potential impacts of the Deepwater Horizon/BP oil spill in the northern Gulf of Mexico. The company will be[Read More…]
New Report Shows Marijuana Arrests Unfairly Target Blacks
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2010. On the same day that the California NAACP endorsed that state’s ballot initiative to end marijuana prohibition (now officially named Proposition 19), our allies at the Drug Policy Alliance released a new study that shines a light on the systemic racial bias behind marijuana arrests taking[Read More…]
President Obama Emphasizes Need For Comprehensive Immigration Reform That Respects Civil Rights
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–July 1, 2010. In a speech at American University today, President Obama emphasized the need for federal immigration reform that respects the civil rights of those in this country. The American Civil Liberties Union strongly supports responsible reforms to U.S. immigration policy and calls on political leaders to ensure that[Read More…]
Clapton and Daltrey: An Evening of Blues and Rock at Summerfest 2010
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)-June 30, 2010. Eric Clapton and Roger Daltrey hit Summerfest’s Main stage Monday on a cool Milwaukee evening. The mix of blues and rock warmed the capacity crowd consisting of a mix of young and old alike. Fresh from the Crossroad Festival, Clapton’s set included only 3 songs[Read More…]
Park Forest Commission Seeks Nominations For Good Egg Award
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— The Park Forest Commission on Human Relations is accepting nominations for the Good Egg Award. The Good Egg Award recognizes leadership and community service that has had a significant impact on fostering inter-group relations and equal opportunity in the South Suburbs. The award honors youth and adults,[Read More…]
GSU Hosts Film and Discussion on Minority Access to Higher Education
University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)— “Storming the Gates,” a 25 minute documentary film, on minority access to higher education will be screened at Governors State University on July 14, at 5 p.m., in Engbretson Hall. A panel discussion will follow to investigate the issue further. The Illinois African American and Latino Higher[Read More…]
