WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—May 25, 2010. Today Senate Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd (D-CT) and House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Howard Berman (D-CA), co-chairs of the Iran sanctions conference, released the following statement regarding the anticipated timing of final action on an Iran sanctions conference report on H.R. 2194. “The draft United Nations[Read More…]
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CPSC Identifies Manufacturers of Problem Drywall Made in China
WASHINGTON, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—May 25, 2010. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is releasing today the names of the drywall manufacturers whose drywall emitted high levels of hydrogen sulfide in testing conducted for the agency by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL). There is a strong association between hydrogen sulfide and metal[Read More…]
Cummins Power Generation Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire Hazard
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 25, 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: Portable Generators Units: About[Read More…]
Chairs Recalled by Brunswick Bowling & Billiards Corporation Due to Fall Hazard
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 25, 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: 830B and 830D Voltaire[Read More…]
Utility Snow Sled Hitch Recalled by Pelican International Due to Injury Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 25, 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…]
It’s Time for Republicans to Come to the Table and Offer Real Solutions for Immigration Reform
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 25 – In response to President Barack Obama’s meeting with Republican Senators today to discuss how to move forward on immigration reform Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Executive Vice-President, Eliseo Medina released the following statement: “President Obama’s admirable effort to invite Republicans to the table on immigration reform is[Read More…]
UN Launches Campaign for Universal Ban on Sale and Prostitution of Children
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–25 May 2010 – The United Nations today launched a major campaign for universal adoption of treaty protocols that outlaw the sale of children, child prostitution and pornography, and protect youngsters in armed conflict, with Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon calling for full ratification by 2012. “The sad truth is that[Read More…]
Broad Coalition the Best Option for Government in Iraq – UN Envoy
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–25 May 2010 – A broad-based coalition Government in Iraq is a better alternative for the people of that country who are eager to see a stable administration, the United Nations top envoy to Iraq told the Security Council today, adding that that the political leadership also recognizes the[Read More…]
Briefs Filed in Florida, Illinois and New Jersey to Support the Supreme Court’s Olmstead Decision
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 25, 2010. The Justice Department today announced it has filed briefs in three separate cases in Florida, Illinois and New Jersey as part of its continuing effort to enforce civil rights laws that require states to end discrimination against and unnecessary segregation of persons with disabilities. The department’s filings[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Proclaims May 25 Missing Children’s Day in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, IL–(ENEWSPF)–May 25, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn, along with the Illinois State Police and Department of Children and Family Services, joined families throughout Illinois in observing May 25 as Missing Children’s Day in Illinois. The day provides an opportunity to celebrate the progress Illinois has made in safeguarding children and[Read More…]
