Fort Campbell, Kentucky–(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2011 – 3:23 P.M. CDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Hey, it’s good to be back with you all. I’ll tell you what. I want to thank General Colt for accompanying me up here. I get the honor of introducing the General. I was back here on February[Read More…]
Day: May 6, 2011
Statement by the White House Press Secretary on Violence in Syria
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2011. We strongly condemn and deplore the Syrian government’s use of violence and mass arrests in response to ongoing demonstrations. We again salute the courage of Syrian protestors for insisting on their right to express themselves and we regret the loss of life on all sides. Over[Read More…]
Indiana Firm Recalls Barbecue Beef, Pork and Chicken Products
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2011 – Butterfield Foods, a Noblesville, Ind., establishment is recalling approximately 285,100 pounds of barbecue beef, pork and chicken products because they contain an undeclared allergen, soy, which is not declared on the label. The products subject to recall include: [View Label (PDF Only)] Two five lb. cases[Read More…]
Flowers Foods Issues Voluntary Recall on Certain English Muffins and One Bread Item
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2011. Flowers Foods today announces that, out of an abundance of caution, it is voluntarily recalling the products listed below with the following best by date codes: May 11th 0355 119 and May 12th 0355 120. Cobblestone Mill 16 oz 100% Whole Wheat Bread UPC 0[Read More…]
Nut Bar Company Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Walnuts In GFS Pecan Pieces
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2011. Nut Bar Company Inc. of Wyoming, MI, is recalling 90 cases (total of 360 individual bags) of 40 ounce packages of “GFS Pecan Pieces” because they may contain undeclared walnuts rather than pecans. People who have allergies to walnuts run the risk of serious or[Read More…]
Consumers Urged To Stop Using phil&teds USA Clip-on Chairs Due To Serious Dangers Posed To Children
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2011. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns consumers that some “metoo” clip-on table top chairs, imported by phil&teds USA Inc., of Fort Collins, Colo. put young children at risk of serious injury due to multiple safety hazards. CPSC is urging consumers to stop using some[Read More…]
Unemployment Continues to Plague Families in Today’s Tough Job Market
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2011. All kinds of families have faced the prospect of job losses, downsizing, involuntary part-time work, and often less-generous benefits as a result of the Great Recession. Dual-earner, married couples may seem like the luckiest kind of families when it comes to unemployment since they have a[Read More…]
Remarks by the First Lady and Dr. Biden at Mother’s Day Tea for Military Spouses
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2011 – 3:15 P.M. EDT DR. BIDEN: Thank you, Patty, for that warm introduction and for all you do for military families, and especially the children. I always love seeing you, and I’m so delighted to see you here today. Thank you. Good afternoon. AUDIENCE: Good afternoon.[Read More…]
Presidential Proclamation–National Women’s Health Week
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2011. Women are a foundation of our families, and their health affects the well-being of our communities and our country. They often make health care decisions for their families as well as themselves. However, American women have not always had access to the health care[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama to Workers at Allison Transmission Headquarters
Indianapolis, Indiana–(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2011 – 12:10 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. Good to see you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Thank you, everybody. Please have a seat. Thank you. It is good to be back in Indianapolis. (Applause.) Hello, Hoosiers! Sorry about the Pacers. (Laughter.) I’m sorry, Mr. Mayor. [Read More…]