Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– Joe Solmonese, President of the Human Rights Campaign, issued the following statement: “Congressman Harold Ford’s announcement this morning on the Today Show that he has reversed his position and is now in support of marriage equality for same-sex couples is certainly welcome news. However, it is also going[Read More…]
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State Department Operations Center 800 Number for Americans Seeking Information on Family Members in Haiti
This information is current as of today, Tuesday, January 12 2010, 22:14:37 GMT-0600 (Central Standard Time). Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The State Department Operations Center has set up the following number for Americans seeking information about family members in Haiti: 1-888-407-4747 (due to heavy volume, some callers may receive a recording). The[Read More…]
Mercy Corps Sends Emergency Response Team to Haiti
Portland, OR–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2010. Mercy Corps is sending a team of emergency responders to Haiti in the wake of a 7.0 magnitude earthquake that rocked the island nation earlier today. The team will assess damage, and seek to fulfill immediate needs of quake survivors. “Initial reports indicate that the quake[Read More…]
American Red Cross Releases $200,000 in Aid to Help Communities Affected by Earthquake in Haiti
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2010. The American Red Cross has pledged an initial $200,000 to assist communities impacted by today’s earthquake in Haiti, and is prepared to take further action as local responders assess the situation. “Initial reports indicate widespread damage in Port au Prince, with continuing aftershocks,” says Tracy Reines,[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Clinton on the Earthquake in Haiti
Honolulu, Hawaii–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2010. We are still gathering information about this catastrophic earthquake, the point of impact, its effect on the people of Haiti. The United States is offering our full assistance to Haiti and to others in the region. We will be providing both civilian and military disaster relief[Read More…]
Rockler Companies Recalls LED Light Kits Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 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: LED light kits Units: About 2,200 Distributor: Rockler Companies Inc., of[Read More…]
Bicycles and Framesets Recalled By Seattle Bike Supply Due to Fall Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 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: 2010 Redline Conquest Pro Bicycles and Framesets Units: About 350 Distributor:[Read More…]
Lenmar Enterprises Recalls Rechargeable Batteries Sold for Cordless Phones Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2010. The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Rechargeable Batteries for Cordless Phones Units: About 1,400 Importer: Lenmar Enterprises, of Camarillo, Calif. Manufacturer: Great Power[Read More…]
FBI Commentary on Post-9/11 Counterterrorism Efforts
The following op-ed, published on January 11, 2010 in The New York Post, was written by former FBI Assistant Director James Kallstrom. Kallstrom, who is currently a member of the FBI Director’s Advisory Group, was also director of the New York Homeland Security Agency. Ever since 9/11, critics have suggested[Read More…]
Parkers Farm, Inc. Recalls Products Because of Possible Health Risk
Coon Rapids, MINNESOTA–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2010. PARKERS FARM, INC. OF COON RAPIDS, MINNESOTA IS RECALLING PRODUCTS BECAUSE THEY HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO BE CONTAMINATED WITH LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES, AN ORGANISM WHICH CAN CAUSE SERIOUS AND SOMETIMES FATAL INFECTION IN YOUNG CHILDREN, FRAIL OR ELDERLY PEOPLE, AND OTHERS WITH WEAKENED IMMUNE SYSTEMS. ALTHOUGH[Read More…]
