WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2010. U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood today announced that while seat belt use is at a record high 84 percent nationwide, 45 million Americans are still not buckling up when riding in motor vehicles. In an effort to increase belt use and save lives, the Secretary[Read More…]
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Secretary Chu to Travel to Houston to Continue Engagement on Strategies to Stop Oil Spill
Washington D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2010. The U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu will travel to Houston tonight as part of his ongoing work on strategies to stop the oil spill. Secretary Chu has been working with the Department’s National Laboratories and other top scientists to help BP determine how to[Read More…]
Update on Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Response, May 24, 2010
GULF COAST–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2010. BP today provided an update on developments in the response to the MC252 oil well incident in the Gulf of Mexico. Subsea Source Control and Containment Subsea efforts continue to focus on progressing options to stop the flow of oil from the well through interventions via[Read More…]
Continued Clashes Leave Darfur’s Security Situation Tense, UN Reports
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–24 May 2010 – The security situation in the war-ravaged Sudanese region of Darfur remains tense and unpredictable due to ongoing clashes between Government forces and rebels, the joint African Union-United Nations peacekeeping mission there said today. The mission, known as UNAMID, confirmed that fighting is continuing between the[Read More…]
Statement by the White House Press Secretary on the Republic of Korea, May 24, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2010. President Obama fully supports President Lee in his handling of the ROKS Cheonan incident and the objective investigation that followed. The measures that the government of the Republic of Korea announced today are called for and entirely appropriate. The Republic of Korea can continue to count[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at United States Military Academy at West Point Commencement
West Point, NY–(ENEWSPF)–May 22, 2010 – 10:31 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Please be seated. Thank you very much. Good morning. AUDIENCE: Good morning. THE PRESIDENT: It is wonderful to be back at the United States Military Academy — the oldest continuously occupied[Read More…]
Caldwell Fresh Foods Recalls Alfalfa Sprouts Because of Possible Health Risks
Maywood, CA–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2010. Caldwell Fresh Foods, of Maywood, CA, is voluntarily recalling all alfalfa sprouts manufactured under the Caldwell Fresh Foods, Nature’s Choice, and California Exotics brands, because the alfalfa sprouts may be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in[Read More…]
Urgent Nationwide Alfalfa Sprout Recall
Maywood, CA—(ENEWSPF)—May 24, 2010. Raw Alfalfa Sprouts Linked to Salmonella Outbreak in 10 States Fast Facts This recall affects raw alfalfa sprouts packaged and labeled as: Caldwell Fresh Foods alfalfa sprouts – 4-ounce plastic cups and one pound plastic bags and in 2-pound and 5-pound plastic bags in cardboard boxes[Read More…]
World War II Veterans to Connect With Fifth Graders at Mohawk Intermediate Center
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A fifth grade gifted class in Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 will have the opportunity to connect with World War II veterans in an activity that culminates their studies of World War II in Europe. The students will interview 11 World War II veterans (some of[Read More…]
Stupid Media: WaPost’s Givhan At It Again, Rips ‘dowdy’ Kagan who ‘doesn’t appear to ever cross her legs’
News Analysis Washington D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– Leave it to the Washington Post’s Robin Givhan to offer up what may be the most vapid analysis of Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan to date. It was probably to be expected given Givhan’s sordid history of boorishly melding fashion and politics (see here, here, here[Read More…]
