Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 2010 – 2:27 P.M. EDT MR. GIBBS: Just one quick scheduling update for you all. Tomorrow before departing for the Gulf, the President will stop with the Vice President at a business in Hyattsville, Maryland, to comment on the May employment numbers that will be, as you[Read More…]
Month: June 2010
Readout of President Obama’s Meeting with Governor Brewer of Arizona
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 2010. The President had a good meeting with Governor Jan Brewer of Arizona at the White House today to discuss a range of critical issues of mutual interest, including the President’s comprehensive plan to secure the Southwest border and the unprecedented resources his Administration has devoted to[Read More…]
Catholic Bishop Stabbed to Death in Turkey
Turkey–(ENEWSPF)– From the BBC: A Roman Catholic bishop has been stabbed to death in southern Turkey, state-run media report. Luigi Padovese, 63, was attacked in the garden of his summer house in the Mediterranean port of Iskenderun, according to Anatolia news agency. Police have arrested Bishop Padovese’s driver, a man[Read More…]
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending May 29, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 2010. SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending May 29, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 453,000, a decrease of 10,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 463,000. The 4-week moving average was 459,000, an increase of 1,750 from the previous week’s revised[Read More…]
Maytag Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 2010. 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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.[Read More…]
Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard Prompts Recall of Mattresses by IKEA
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 2010. 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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.[Read More…]
One Step Ahead Recalls Children’s Stacking Toys Due to Choking and Aspiration Hazard
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Animal Crackers Giant Stacking[Read More…]
Infant Death Prompts Recall of Ring Slings Made by Sprout Stuff Due to Suffocation Risk
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 2010. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Sprout Stuff, of Austin, Texas, is announcing the recall of about 40 Sprout Stuff infant ring slings. CPSC advises consumers to immediately stop using these slings due to a risk of suffocation to infants. CPSC[Read More…]
VOX Amplification Recalls Amplifier Carrying Cases Due to Risk of Injury
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 2010. 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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.[Read More…]
BP Agrees to Fund Construction of Six Sections of Louisiana Barrier Islands
GULF COAST–(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 2010. Yesterday BP announced that it supports the U.S. government’s decision to proceed with the construction of six sections of the Louisiana barrier islands proposal. The company will fund the estimated $360 million it will cost to construct the six sections. BP will not manage or contract[Read More…]