Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 10, 2010. Throughout our history, American women have played a vital role in the growth and vitality of our Nation’s economy. They have tirelessly balanced responsibilities to work, family, and community, strengthening our economic leadership and enriching our national life. Today, there are more women in America’s workforce[Read More…]
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Presidential Proclamation– King Kamehameha Day. 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 10, 2010. Two hundred years ago, King Kamehameha the Great brought the Hawaiian Islands together under a unified government. His courage and leadership earned him a legacy as the “Napoleon of the Pacific,” and today his humanity is preserved in Ke Kanawai Mamalahoe, or “the Law of the[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on Senator Murkowski’s Resolution of Disapproval, S.J. Res. 26
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 10, 2010. I commend the Senate for rejecting the resolution put forward by Senator Murkowski, which would have increased our dependence on oil by blocking efforts to cut the harmful pollution that contributes to climate change. Today’s vote is yet another reminder of the urgent need to pass[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Phillip J. Crowley, June 10, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 10, 2010. INDEX: DEPARTMENT Secretary Clinton is in Barbados today/Emphasizes the important strategic partnership between the United States and the Caribbean Special Advisor Robert Einhorn will serve as the U.S. Coordinator for sanctions against Iran and North Korea Secretary Clinton issued a statement congratulating Filipino President-elect Benigno Aquino[Read More…]
Show Off Your Texting Skills in U.S. Cellular’s $10,000 Speed Text Tournament
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)–June 10, 2010. Text messaging has increasingly become a preferred way to communicate for people of all ages. Americans sent more than 1.5 trillion text messages last year, according to CTIA – The Wireless Association. That’s about 5 billion text messages per day. With all that practice, U.S.[Read More…]
Readout of President Obama’s Meeting with the Family Members of the Victims of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Rig Disaster
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 10, 2010. In the Red Room and the State Dining Room, the President had individual discussions with family members of the victims of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig disaster. He was joined by Secretary Ken Salazar, Carol Browner, Valerie Jarrett and Admiral Thad Allen. The President expressed his[Read More…]
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending June 5, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 10, 2010. SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending June 5, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 456,000, a decrease of 3,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 459,000. The 4-week moving average was 463,000, an increase of 2,500 from the previous week’s revised[Read More…]
P&G Recalls Specific Canned Cat Foods Due to Low Levels of Thiamine (Vitamin B1)
CINCINNATI–(ENEWSPF)–June 10, 2010 – The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) (NYSE:PG) is voluntarily recalling specific lots of its Iams canned cat food in North America as a precautionary measure. Diagnostic testing indicated that the product may contain insufficient levels of thiamine (Vitamin B1), which is essential for cats. Cats that[Read More…]
Dritz™ Electric Scissors Recalled by Prym Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 10, 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…]
IKEA Recalls Roller Blinds, all Roman Blinds and all Roll-Up Blinds Due to Risk of Strangulation
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 10, 2010. NOTE: Expands previous recalls of Roman and roller blinds and has added its name to the retailers joining the voluntary recall announced in December 2009 of ALL Roman shades and roll-up blinds. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm[Read More…]
