Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 30, 2010. The BP Gulf Coast rig explosion is a horrible human, economic, and environmental disaster. The death of 11 employees is tragic. The spill could devastate the Gulf Coast commercial and sport fishing industries for years to come. Louisiana’s seafood industry alone is worth $2 billion annually.[Read More…]
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Statement from Commerce Secretary Locke on Advance Estimate of Real GDP in 1st Quarter of 2010
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–April 30, 2010. The U.S. Commerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis today released the first estimate of gross domestic product (GDP) for the first quarter of 2010. Real GDP grew 3.2 percent at an annual rate in the first quarter, consistent with private-sector expectations. “With a third-straight quarter of growth,[Read More…]
Door-to-Door Visits Begin for 2010 Census
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 30, 2010. About 635,000 2010 Census takers across the nation begin going door to door tomorrow to follow up with households that either didn’t mail back their form or didn’t receive one. An estimated 48 million addresses will be visited through July 10. “America’s had a very successful[Read More…]
Amendment to Wall Street Reform Legislation Would Help Protect Consumers from High Credit Card Rates
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 30, 2010. As the Senate begins debate on landmark Wall Street reform legislation, U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) has filed an amendment to the legislation that would address high credit card interest rates. The amendment would restore to each state its historic power to protect citizens from unscrupulous[Read More…]
Gap Recalls Baby Swimsuits Due to Strangulation Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 30, 2010. 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 consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Baby swimsuits Units: About 6,500 in the[Read More…]
Comarco Recalls Power Adapters for Laptops Due to Burn Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 30, 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. Name of Product: Targus Universal Wall Power Adapters for Laptops Units: About 507,000[Read More…]
Chain Sets Sold with Commercial Light Fixtures Recalled by Cooper Lighting Due to Injury Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 30, 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. Name of Product: Chain sets sold with Metalux light fixtures Units: About 5,000[Read More…]
Statement by Acura Regarding TSX Recall
Torrance, CA–(ENEWSPF)–April 30, 2010. Acura has announced a recall of approximately 167,000 Acura TSX vehicles to replace a power steering hose. Affected TSX vehicles are 2004-2008 models sold in the United States with the 2.4L inline 4-cylinder engine. The repair involves installing a new power steering hose, o-ring gasket and[Read More…]
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood Joins Oprah for ‘No Phone Zone Day’ to End Distracted Driving
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 30, 2010. As part of his continuing effort to put an end to distracted driving, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today participated in a special live episode of “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” dedicated to ending this deadly behavior. Secretary LaHood joined the show, which marked the first national “No[Read More…]
Secretary LaHood Touts Success of Cash for Clunkers; Responds to Reports by DOT Inspector General, GAO
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 30, 2010. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood responded to reports released yesterday by the DOT Office of Inspector General (OIG) and the General Accounting Office on the DOT’s popular ‘Cash for Clunkers’ program and announced next steps for closing it down. “Cash for Clunkers was wildly successful,” said Secretary[Read More…]
