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Do It Best Recalls Bicycle Bells Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 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: Bicycle Bells Units: About 1,000 Distributor: Do It Best Corp.,[Read More…]

AAA Chicago: March Gas Prices on the Rise

AURORA, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 2010 – As spring looms, fuel prices have increased in Illinois and northern Indiana over the past month. This is attributed to a couple of factors including slight increased demand and a continued uncertainty of the economy. AAA Chicago’s most recent Fuel Gauge Report estimates that in[Read More…]

U.S. PIRG Urges Passage of Today’s Final Health Reform Legislation

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 2010.  What follows is a statement by U.S. PIRG Health Care Advocate, Larry McNeely. “Today’s health care package offers Americans the relief they need from unrelenting premium hikes from the insurance industry. Within days, every member of the House of Representatives must cast their vote and choose: the[Read More…]

Minnesota Man Charged With Selling Wife for Sex

Cook County, IL–(ENEWSPF)– A Minnesota man will appear in bond court today and his wife and young child are being kept in a safe location after a Cook County Sheriff’s investigation found the man was sending his wife across the country and ordering her to have sex with men in[Read More…]

Statement by Senate Budget Committee Chairman Conrad on CBO Estimate of Health Reform Effort

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 2010.  What follows is a statement by Senate Budget Committee Chairman Kent Conrad (D-ND) on the Congressional Budget (CBO) estimate of the health reform effort. “The non-partisan Congressional Budget Office delivered outstanding news today regarding Congress’ health reform effort.  CBO’s new estimate shows that the reconciliation “fixer”[Read More…]

Opening Statement of Senator Levin At Hearing Relating to the ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Policy

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 2010.  What follows is the opening statement of Senator Carl Levin (D-Mich.) before the Senate Armed Services Committee Hearing to continue to receive testimony relating to the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy. “The Secretary of Defense testified before this Committee on February 2nd that he supported the[Read More…]

Representatives Levin, Waxman, Miller Joint Statement on Health Reform Bill

WASHINGTON, DC—(ENEWSPF)—March 18, 2010. Today, leaders of the Committees with jurisdiction over health policy, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Sander M. Levin (D-MI), Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Henry Waxman (D-CA), and Education and Labor Committee Chairman George Miller (D-CA), issued the following joint statement upon introduction of comprehensive health[Read More…]

Spice Barn, Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Two Lots of Black Pepper

Lewis Center, OH–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 2010.  As a result of a recall of Black Pepper by Mincing Overseas Spice Company, Spice Barn is recalling two lots of Black Pepper due to the possibility of contamination with Salmonella. Salmonella is a common food borne pathogen that can cause severe illnesses, including fever,[Read More…]

Lumetique Recalls Botanika Candles Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 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 products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of product: DayNa Decker Botanika Candles Units: About 6,000 Manufacturer:[Read More…]

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