Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 25, 2009. The Obama administration will soon release its much anticipated strategy on Afghanistan. Congress must subject this plan to comprehensive oversight and scrutiny in order to ensure the United States has a clear and comprehensive plan for advancing stability in Afghanistan and the broader region. Before it[Read More…]
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Vita Food Products, Inc. of Chicago Issues Recall of Elf Branded Herring in Sour Cream Due to Undeclared Wheat
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 25, 2009. Vita Food Products, Inc. of Chicago, IL is voluntarily recalling its Elf Branded Herring in Sour Cream product distributed in retail stores in California, Texas, Massachusetts, Maryland, Georgia, Florida, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin because their labels do not disclose that the product contains wheat. The[Read More…]
Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Allura Imports Due to Strangulation Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 25, 2009. 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: Girl’s Hooded Sweatshirts Units: About 3,700 Manufacturer: Allura Imports Inc.,[Read More…]
Sons of the American Legion December Blood Drive
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–November 25, 2009. Park Forest American Legion Post 1198 and LifeSource will hold their December Blood Drive on Sunday, December 13 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1631 Western Ave., Chicago Heights. Free breakfast will be provided for all those who come to donate. While appointments are[Read More…]
Electrolux ICON® and Kenmore PRO® Gas Ranges Recalled Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 25, 2009. 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: Electrolux ICON and Kenmore Pro 30” Gas Ranges Units: About[Read More…]
There’s (Still) Something About Sexism
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– It is truly amazing that Time allowed Mark Halperin to publish the following caption and image on his blog, The Page — no matter how briefly (the site has since pulled it down): Maybe Halperin thought it was really clever to echo a scene from a late-90s romantic[Read More…]
Consumer Confidence in Health Care Rises Sharply in October
Princeton, NJ–(ENEWSPF)–November 24, 2009. Americans’ confidence in their health insurance coverage and ability to access health care increased sharply in October, amid signs of economic recovery and Congressional momentum on health reform. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Care Consumer Confidence Index (RWJF Index) rose to 104.4 points, up from[Read More…]
Rep. Schakowsky Statement on CPSC Baby Crib Recall
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 24, 2009 – Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-IL, released the following statement in response to a voluntary recall of more than 2.1 million cribs ordered by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall involves approximately 1,213,000 units distributed in the United States and 968,000 units distributed in[Read More…]
Boy’s Warm-up Sets Recalled by Fashion Options Due to Strangulation Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 24, 2009. 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: Boy’s Velour Warm-up Sets Units: About 5,400 Manufacturer: KT Group[Read More…]
Infant Entrapment and Suffocation Prompts Stork Craft to Recall More Than 2.1 Million Drop-Side Cribs
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 24, 2009. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Stork Craft Manufacturing Inc., of British Columbia, Canada, today announced the voluntary recall of more than 2.1 million Stork Craft drop-side cribs, including about 147,000 Stork Craft drop-side cribs with the Fisher-Price logo. The recall involves[Read More…]
