NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–30 June 2011. The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) confirmed today that two Ethiopian staff members who went missing after a deadly incident in mid-May have been safely recovered. “WFP confirms that the staff members have been brought to the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, where they are receiving[Read More…]
Month: June 2011
Wm. Wright Co. Recalls Roman Shade Kits due to Risk of Strangulation
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2011. 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…]
Cost Plus Inc. Recalls Wooden Animal Drum Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2011. 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…]
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending June 25, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2011. SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending June 25, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 428,000, a decrease of 1,000 from the previous week’s unrevised figure of 429,000. The 4-week moving average was 426,750, an increase of 500 from the previous week’s[Read More…]
Hamilton Beach Recalls Toasters Due to Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2011. 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…]
Durbin Statement on the Final Federal Reserve Rules on Interchange Fees
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2011. Assistant Senate Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL) released the following statement yesterday on the Federal Reserve’s announcement of their final rules reforming the debit interchange system: “The rules announced by the Federal Reserve today will finally make swipe fee reform a reality and help bring fairness,[Read More…]
Appropriations Subcommittee Approves Military Construction, Veterans Affairs Spending Bill
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2011. United States Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.), Ranking Member on the Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, yesterdat voted to approve a Military Construction and Veterans Affairs (Milcon/VA) Appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2012. Kirk agreed to the bipartisan allocation of $142 billion in funding for[Read More…]
Illinois 2.0: Governor Quinn Launches New Social Media Websites
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 29, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today launched official Twitter and Flickr pages to provide Illinois residents with yet another way to access and communicate with state government. Governor Quinn’s new social media sites will be regularly updated with the latest state news and videos, as well as the Governor’s[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, June 30, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Spc. Nicholas P. Bernier, 21, of East Kingston, N.H., died June 25 at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Landstuhl, Germany, of injuries suffered June 22 when insurgents attacked his unit[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Additional Marine Casualty, June 29, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 29, 2011. The Department of Defense also announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Lance Cpl. Mark R. Goyet, 22, of Sinton, Texas, died June 28 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine[Read More…]
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