Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–May 14, 2010. Each week CDC analyzes information about influenza disease activity in the United States and publishes findings of key flu indicators in a report called FluView. During the week of May 2-May 8, 2010, nationally all key flu indicators are low. Activity levels at this time are[Read More…]
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BP Executive Comments on President Obama’s Statement Regarding Gulf Coast Oil Spill – 14 May
HOUSTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 14, 2010. Tony Hayward, BP Group Chief Executive, today said: “We absolutely understand and share President Obama’s sense of urgency over the length of time this complex task is taking. We want to thank the President and his administration for their ongoing engagement in this effort. “BP – working[Read More…]
Speaker Pelosi Announces New Director of Interparliamentary Affairs, CODEL Reforms
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 14, 2010. Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced today that U.S. Air Force Retired Lt. Col. Stacee Bako will assume the position of Director of the Office of Interparliamentary Affairs, which oversees congressional delegation travel for the House. Pelosi also announced several reforms to congressional delegation travel undertaken by Members[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on the Ongoing Oil Spill Response, May 14, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 14, 2010 – 12:13 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. I just finished meeting with some of my Cabinet and administration officials about the ongoing efforts to stop the BP oil spill. And I wanted to give the American people an update on these efforts, but I[Read More…]
The Holiday Star and the Value of a Hometown Theater (Video)
Watch the latest business video at video.foxbusiness.com Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Kenny Yochelson, owner of the Holiday Star Theater in DownTown Park Forest, speaks to Fox News Chicago about how he aims to make his theater stand out as more of a community center than a driver of big profits.
Detroit: Voters Likely To Decide On Marijuana Legalization Measure This November
Detroit, MI–(ENEWSPF)–May 14, 2010. Detroit citizens will likely vote this November on a municipal measure to prohibit the criminal prosecution of adults who possess minor amounts of marijuana. Organizers from the Coalition for a Safer Detroit gathered over 6,100 signatures in favor of the proposal. That total is nearly twice[Read More…]
White House 2010 National Drug Strategy Calls For Expansion Of Per Se ‘Drugged’ Driving Laws
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)–May 14, 2010. The 2010 edition of the White House National Drug Control Strategy, released this week, calls on states to enact laws criminalizing motorists who drive with the residual presence of drug or inactive drug metabolite in their body. “Fifteen states (editor’s note: actual total is 17) have[Read More…]
NATO Senior Civillian Representative Discusses Approach in Afghanistan
BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–14 May 2010. 2010: Afghan Sovereignty and International Partnerships Speech by Ambassador Mark Sedwill, NATO Senior Civilian Representative in Afghanistan It is a privilege to have been invited to speak at Chatham House before such an expert audience, and somewhat intimidating to speak without the protection of Chatham House Rules.[Read More…]
Children’s Sweatshirts Recalled by Tommy Hilfiger U.S.A. Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer[Read More…]
Junk Food Clothing Co. Recalls Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 14, 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…]
