WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 19, 2010 – Agriculture Secretary Vilsack and the employees of the U.S. Department of Agriculture marked the 15th Anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing with a moment of silence to honor the memories of the 168 people, including seven colleagues from the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service,[Read More…]
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Federal Reserve Board Releases On-Line Publication on Rules for Gift Cards
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 19, 2010. A new online publication to help consumers better understand how to protect themselves against harmful gift card practices was unveiled Monday by the Federal Reserve Board. What You Need to Know: New Rules for Gift Cards is the third publication in a series designed to explain[Read More…]
Statement from DOT Secretary LaHood on Toyota’s Agreement to Pay Maximum Civil Penalty
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 19, 2010. U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today made the following statement after Toyota Motor Corporation agreed to pay a $16.375 million fine – the largest fine permitted by law – for failing to notify the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a dangerous pedal defect for[Read More…]
Toyota Motor Corporation Agrees to Settle NHTSA Civil Penalty
Torrance, California—(ENEWSPF)—April 19, 2010. Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced today that it has agreed to settle the civil penalty demanded in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s April 5 letter related to the company’s recall for slow-to-return and sticky accelerator pedals by paying $16.4 million. The company said: “We agreed[Read More…]
Natural Lawn Care: Growing Weed-Free Without Pesticides
“People should not be afraid of dandelions,” says Rachel Rosenberg. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–April 19, 2010. Recently, I had the opportunity to attend the Chicago premiere screening at Columbia College of the documentary movie A Chemical Reaction. The movie documents one of the most powerful and effective community environmental[Read More…]
Independent UN Rights Expert Warns Israeli Orders May Breach Geneva Convention
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–19 April 2010 – Two orders by the Israeli military relating to movement in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) may breach the fourth Geneva Convention and violate the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), an independent United Nations human rights expert said today. “The orders appear to[Read More…]
‘Encouraging’ Changes Under Way in Persian Gulf Countries, Says UN Rights Chief
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–19 April 2010 – A top United Nations official today pointed to “encouraging” efforts to improve human rights by the six nations that make up the Gulf Cooperation Council, while also noting ongoing concerns in areas such as women’s rights and freedom of expression, association and assembly. High Commissioner[Read More…]
StarKist Co. Initiates Limited Regional Voluntary Recall of Two SeaSations® Products Due to Undeclared Allergen
Pittsburgh, PA–(ENEWSPF)–April 19, 2010. As a precautionary measure, due to mislabeling, StarKist Co. is initiating a voluntary recall of two SeaSations® frozen white whole fish fillet products – Thai with Basil, UPC # 80000 50007 and Teriyaki Orange and Ginger, UPC # 80000 50112. All 11.4 oz packages of these[Read More…]
Undeclared Sulfites in ‘Nut Tree Health Mix’
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–April 19, 2010. New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today alerted consumers that Green Land, 212-03 48th Avenue, Oakland Garden, New York 11364, is voluntarily recalling “Nut Tree Health Mix” due to the presence of undeclared sulfites. People who have severe sensitivity to sulfites may run the risk[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Reports for April 19, 2010
The Park Forest Police Station. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–Editor’s Note: We continue our reporting on news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police reports than is reported by other[Read More…]
