LONDON, United Kingdom–(ENEWSPF)–26 January 2010 – In a stirring example of the generosity seen worldwide in the aftermath of the 12 January earthquake in Haiti, Charlie Simpson, 7, has raised tens of thousands of British pounds for children in Haiti by completing a five-mile sponsored cycle around his local park.[Read More…]
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AARP Applauds Senate Rejection of Fast-Track Commission that Threatened Social Security, Medicare Benefits for Millions of Americans
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 26, 2010. AARP Executive Vice President Nancy LeaMond issued the following statement today after a vote in the U.S. Senate on a proposed fast-track debt commission: “On behalf of the association’s nearly 40 million members, AARP is relieved that the Senate rejected a provision that would likely have[Read More…]
Consumer Confidence in Health Care Rises in December
Princeton, N.J.–(ENEWSPF)–January 26, 2010. Americans’ confidence in their health insurance coverage and ability to access health care increased slightly last month. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Care Consumer Confidence Index (RWJF Index) rose to 99.1 points in December, up from a reading of 96.9 in November. Fueling the rise[Read More…]
Consumer Confidence in Health Care Rises in December
Princeton, N.J.–(ENEWSPF)–January 26, 2010. Americans’ confidence in their health insurance coverage and ability to access health care increased slightly last month. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Care Consumer Confidence Index (RWJF Index) rose to 99.1 points in December, up from a reading of 96.9 in November. Fueling the rise[Read More…]
House Passes Emergency Aid to American Survivors of the Haiti Earthquake Act
WASHINGTON, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—January 26, 2010. Today the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed, S. 2949, legislation to provide crucial assistance to American survivors of the earthquake in Haiti. Following such events abroad, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) uses the Repatriation program to reimburse States for the costs necessary[Read More…]
WHO Statement at the Council of Europe Hearing on Pandemic (H1N1) 2009
Strasbourg–(ENEWSPF)–January 26, 2010. WHO is pleased to take part in this hearing, and thanks the Council of Europe for taking this initiative. The H1N1 influenza pandemic has created immensely complicated challenges for countries as well as the global community. At the same time, rising to this challenge has created an[Read More…]
RadioShack Recalls Knight Hawk Toy Helicopters Due to Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 26, 2010. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 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: Danbar Knight Hawk Toy Helicopters Units: About 6,000 Importer: RadioShack Corp.,[Read More…]
Horse Toy Figures Recalled by Blip Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 26, 2010. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 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: Nature Wonders HD Pinto Horse Toy Figures Units: About 15,000 Importer:[Read More…]
Boy’s Three-Piece Santa Sets Recalled by Macy’s Due to Choking Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 26, 2010. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 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: First Impressions Boy’s Three-Piece Santa Set Units: About 9,600 Importer: Macy’s[Read More…]
Senate Unanimously Approves Bill to Aid U.S. Citizens Returning from Haiti
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 26, 2010. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) and Ranking Member Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), along with Senators Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) and George LeMieux (R-Fla.), hailed the Senate passage of legislation to provide $25 million in additional funding for the U.S. Repatriation Program, which currently[Read More…]
