WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 17, 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: Mobile Power Packs Units: About 5,000 Manufacturer: Tumi, of South[Read More…]
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Congressman Dennis Kucinich Announces He Will Vote in Favor of Passing President Obama’s Health Reform Proposal
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 17, 2010. Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio) announced this morning that he will vote in favor of passing President Obama’s health reform legislation. Congressman Kucinich previously voted ‘no’ on the earlier House bill as it did not contain universal coverage. Kucinich has been a vocal supporter of expanding the[Read More…]
Statement by American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Regarding VSA Modulator Recall
Torrance, CA–(ENEWSPF)–March 16, 2010. Honda will recall approximately 344,000 Odyssey and 68,000 Element vehicles from the 2007-2008 model years in the U.S. to modify the Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) modulator. Honda has received customer complaints of brake pedals that feel “soft” or that gradually exhibit a pedal height that gets[Read More…]
IDOT, Illinois State Police and Local Law Enforcement Say Luck Will Not Get You Home This St. Patrick’s Day
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–March 16, 2010. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and the Illinois State Police (ISP) are partnering with numerous law enforcement agencies throughout the state during St. Patrick’s Day to remind everyone to act responsibly by designating a sober driver if they plan on consuming alcohol. The departments are providing[Read More…]
Administration Announces Opening of Exam Window for National Financial Capability Challenge
Washington–(ENEWSPF)–March 16, 2010. Starting this week, students from across the country may begin the National Financial Capability Challenge for a chance to be recognized by the Obama Administration for their outstanding achievement. The Challenge, which was unveiled in December 2009 by Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner and Education Secretary Arne Duncan,[Read More…]
IRC Welcomes Introduction of the Refugee Protection Act of 2010 in the Senate
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–16 Mar 2010 – The International Rescue Committee (IRC) says it welcomes the introduction of the Refugee Protection Act of 2010, introduced yesterday by Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.). The measure would change existing asylum policies to ensure more people who need and deserve US protection can benefit from it. [Read More…]
U.S. PIRG Applauds Chairman Dodd for Moving Reforms Forward, Urges Senate to Stand Strong Against Bank Lobbyists
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 16 – “We applaud Chairman Dodd of the U.S. Senate Banking Committee for moving forward towards passage of legislation to protect American consumers and increase the stability of the economy. We expect that Wall Street bankers who wrecked the economy and were then bailed out by the taxpayers will[Read More…]
AARP Tells Congress: Continue Progress on Health Care Reform
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 16, 2010. Today, AARP Board chair Bonnie M. Cramer, M.S.W., joined Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and other Members of Congress to continue the call for health care reform. Excerpts from Cramer’s remarks follow: “AARP was started more than 50 years ago after its founder discovered a retired[Read More…]
CBO Report Re: Budgetary Impact of the President’s Proposal to Alter Federal Student Loan Programs
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 16, 2010. Yesterday the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) responded to Senator Gregg’s request for estimates of the budgetary impact of the President’s proposal to eliminate the federal program that provides guarantees for student loans and to replace those loans with direct loans made by the Department of Education.[Read More…]
GFN Foods, LLC Voluntarily Recalls Various Gluten-Free Products
Cranford, NJ–(ENEWSPF)–March 26, 2010. GFN Foods, LLC of Cranford, NJ is voluntarily recalling: Gluten-Free Naturals Pancake Mix – UPC 187058 000043 Lots 09159 (exp 12/8/2010), 09320 (exp 5/16/12) 09322 (exp 5/18/12)Gluten-Free Naturals Light & Moist Yellow Cake Mix – UPC 187058 000067 Lots 09083 (exp 9/24/10) and 09322 (exp 5/18/12)Gluten-Free[Read More…]
