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Day: March 18, 2010
Representatives Levin, Waxman, Miller Joint Statement on Health Reform Bill
WASHINGTON, DC—(ENEWSPF)—March 18, 2010. Today, leaders of the Committees with jurisdiction over health policy, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Sander M. Levin (D-MI), Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Henry Waxman (D-CA), and Education and Labor Committee Chairman George Miller (D-CA), issued the following joint statement upon introduction of comprehensive health[Read More…]
Spice Barn, Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Two Lots of Black Pepper
Lewis Center, OH–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 2010. As a result of a recall of Black Pepper by Mincing Overseas Spice Company, Spice Barn is recalling two lots of Black Pepper due to the possibility of contamination with Salmonella. Salmonella is a common food borne pathogen that can cause severe illnesses, including fever,[Read More…]
Lumetique Recalls Botanika Candles Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 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: DayNa Decker Botanika Candles Units: About 6,000 Manufacturer:[Read More…]
Cost Plus Inc. Recalls Konrad and Loft Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 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: Konrad and Loft Office Chairs Units: About 4,300 Distributor: Cost Plus[Read More…]
USW: Make a Call For Health Reform Now
Pitssburgh, PA–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 2010. Statement from the United Steelworkers (USW) regarding health reform. Within days, our nation could make history by making health care more affordable for tens of millions of American children, retirees and working families. This reform, while not perfect, will help our members who are feeling pressure[Read More…]
CBO: Health-Care Reform Bill Cuts Deficit $1.3 Trillion Over 20 Years, Covers 95%
Commentary First, from Ezra Klein at the Washington Post: Washington has spent the past week or so waiting for the Congressional Budget Office to release its preliminary estimate of the Senate bill with the reconciliation fixes. Not only are those numbers important for the debate, but Democratic leaders refuse to[Read More…]
Graco Recalls Harmony™ High Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 2010. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following product. Consumers should stop using product immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Graco Harmony™ High Chairs Units: About 1.2 million Manufacturer: Graco Children’s Products[Read More…]
Durbin, Specter Bill Seeks to Get Fugitives Off the Street
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 17, 2010. Assistant Senate Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL.) and Senator Arlen Specter (D-PA), have introduced legislation that seeks to increase the number of State and local fugitives who are arrested and prosecuted. The Fugitive Information Networked Database Act of 2010 (FIND Act) is designed to coordinate state[Read More…]
The Medicines Company Expands a Nationwide Recall for Certain Lots of Cleviprex®
Parsippany, N.J.–(ENEWSPF)–March 17, 2010. The Medicines Company (NASDAQ: MDCO) announced today that it is voluntarily expanding the recall of Cleviprex ® (clevidipine butyrate) injectable emulsion due to the potential presence of visible particulate matter which has been observed in some vials. Four (4) additional lots of Cleviprex are being recalled.[Read More…]
