NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–27 January 2010 – Assistance to unaccompanied children, who have lost or became separated from their families, is a focus of UNICEF’s Haitian humanitarian operations, in the wake of the deadly earthquake which struck on 12 January. While it continues daily delivery of critical life-saving supplies such as water,[Read More…]
Day: January 27, 2010
NATO Aircraft Transports Humanitarian Aid for Haiti
NATO AIR BASE GEILENKIRCHEN, GERMANY–(ENEWSPF)–27 January 2010. Today, at 1400hrs a NATO Trainer Cargo Aircraft (TCA) left Geilenkirchen Air Base with a humanitarian relief camp module from the Danish Emergency Management Agency (DEMA). The camp will be set up in Haiti and will host around 100 relief workers from Denmark,[Read More…]
REPORTS: Community Colleges Generate Economic Opportunity and Strengthen Competitiveness
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 27, 2010. Today the Center for American Progress hosted Dr. Jill Biden and education experts from around the country for an informative and compelling conference on the importance of postsecondary education as a key player in reviving economic opportunity for workers and national competitiveness for the United States. [Read More…]
Zippo Recalls Candle Lighters Due to Burn Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 27, 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: Zippo Slatkin & Co. Candle Lighters Units: About 17,500 Importer: Zippo[Read More…]
Yamaha Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Loss of Steering Control
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 27, 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: 2009 Model Year FX10 Snowmobiles Units: About 2,500 Distributor: Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif. Hazard:[Read More…]
Regal Lager Announces Recall to Repair CYBEX Strollers; Risk of Fingertip Amputation and Laceration Hazards
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 27, 2010. 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: CYBEX Strollers Units: About 1,100 in the United[Read More…]
Liebherr Recalls Built-In Refrigerators Due to Injury Hazard; Door Can Detach
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 27, 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: Liebherr Built-In 24-Inch Wide Single Door Refrigerators Units: About 2,700 Importer:[Read More…]
House Introduces Bill To Protect LGBT Students Against Discrimination
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–January 27 – A bill was introduced today in the House by Rep. Jared Polis (D-CO) that would, as Title IX did for girls and women, offer remedies for discrimination “based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity” in public elementary and secondary schools. The Student Non-Discrimination Act[Read More…]
Information for USW Members, Locals Wishing to Donate to Haiti
Pittsburgh, PA–(ENEWSPF)–January 27, 2010. In the aftermath of the terrible earthquake in Haiti, we’ve had several USW members and locals ask how they can help. You can make a tax-deductible donation to the Steelworkers Charitable and Educational Organization, the same fund that has collected money for the victims of U.S.[Read More…]
FLASHBACK: James O’Keefe Previously Said He Was ‘Willing To Serve Prison Time’ For His Work
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– An interesting tidbit came to mind following conservative activist James O’Keefe’s arrest for allegedly participating in an attempt to tamper with phones at the New Orleans offices of Democratic Sen. Mary Landrieu. Let’s go back a few months: After O’Keefe released a video of ACORN workers in Baltimore[Read More…]
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