Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2009. Last night CBO and the staff of the Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT) issued an estimate of the budgetary effects of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act proposed by Senator Reid. Among other things, the bill would establish a mandate for most legal residents of[Read More…]
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Stainless Steel Cookware Recalled by Cost Plus World Market Due to Burn Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 19, 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: Stainless Steel Cookware Units: About 300 Distributor: Cost Plus Inc.,[Read More…]
Statement from President Obama on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2009. “Today we passed another critical milestone in the health reform effort with the release of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. I was particularly pleased to see that the Congressional Budget Office has estimated that the bill will reduce the deficit by $127 billion over[Read More…]
Remarks by The First Lady at Hollin Meadows School Visit
Alexandria, VA–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2009. MRS. OBAMA: Well, thank you so much, Principal Gates, for everyone here. I’m not going to talk long because I’m really here to listen and learn. You know, we know the statistics, we know that the school lunch and nutrition program is a major part of[Read More…]
WWF Comments on US-China Summit
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2009 – World Wildlife Fund (WWF) issued the following statement from Keya Chatterjee, Acting Director of Climate Change for WWF, in reaction to remarks today by President Obama and President Hu Jintao on prospects for the upcoming climate negotiations in Copenhagen: “Recently it’s become fashionable to downplay[Read More…]
Secretary Sebelius Statement on New Breast Cancer Recommendations
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2009. HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius issued the following statement today on new breast cancer screening recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force: “There is no question that the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommendations have caused a great deal of confusion and worry among women and[Read More…]
More Good News on THC and Cancer
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2009. For some time we’ve been pointing out the massive pile of evidence that THC and other cannabinoids have potential as anticancer drugs. A new study out of Thailand demonstrates that THC can fight cholangiocarcinoma – cancer of the bile duct. This is a rare but deadly[Read More…]
Lift the Ban – Let Americans Visit Cuba
MIAMI–(ENEWSPF)–November 17, 2009. The following op-ed was written by Senators Richard G. Lugar, R-Ind and Howard L. Berman, D-Calif. and appeared in today’s edition of the Miami Herald. U.S. law lets American citizens travel to any country on earth, friend or foe — with one exception: Cuba. It’s time for[Read More…]
Fire and Burn Hazards Prompt Recall of Gas Grills Sold at Lowe’s Stores
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2009. 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: Perfect Flame SLG Series Gas Grills Units: About[Read More…]
Gorilla Inc. Recalls EXO-Tech Safety Harness Due to Fall Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 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: EXO-Tech Safety Harness Units: About 90 Manufacturer: Gorilla Inc., of[Read More…]
