Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2011 – 10:57 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. Thank you. (Applause.) Good morning. I’ve been having a lot of fun this week, but — (laughter) — nothing more fun and more important to the future of the American economy than the agreement that we’re announcing[Read More…]
Day: July 29, 2011
Dow Chemical Agrees to Pay $2.5 Million Penalty to Resolve Air, Water and Waste Violations at Its Midland Michigan Complex
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—July 29, 2011. The Dow Chemical Company has agreed to pay a $2.5 million civil penalty to settle alleged violations of the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act and the Resource Conversation and Recovery Act at its chemical manufacturing and research complex in Midland, Michigan, the Department of Justice and[Read More…]
U.S. Sues Illinois Mortgage Lending Business President & Founder in Connection with HUD Insured Loans
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—July 29, 2011. The United States has filed a civil lawsuit against Robert S. Luce, founder and president of MDR Mortgage Corp., a mortgage lending business located in Palatine, Ill., the Justice Department announced today. MDR participated in mortgage insurance programs administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban[Read More…]
Asbestos Release at Local Grocery Store
SPRINGFIELD, ILL.–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2011. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) closed the Schnucks grocery store at Sangamon Center North in Springfield Thursday, July 28, 2011 after discovering a contractor improperly removed and resurfaced flooring materials containing asbestos, which released fibers into the air. The asbestos fiber release has made[Read More…]
Unapproved Emergency Birth Control Medicine Possibly in U.S. Distribution May Be Ineffective and Unsafe
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2011. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning U.S. consumers not to use the emergency birth control medicine labeled as Evital. These products may be counterfeit versions of the “morning after pill” and may not be safe or effective in preventing pregnancy. Evital[Read More…]
President Obama Announces Historic 54.5 mpg Fuel Efficiency Standard
Consumers will save $1.7 trillion at the pump, $8K per vehicle by 2025 WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2011. President Obama today announced a historic agreement with thirteen major automakers to pursue the next phase in the Administration’s national vehicle program, increasing fuel economy to 54.5 miles per gallon for cars and[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on the Status of Debt Ceiling Negotiations (Video/Text)
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)-July 29, 2011- This morning, President Obama spoke on the status of the debt ceiling negotiations from the Diplomatic Reception Room at the White House. The President urged Republicans and Democrats in Congress to find a bipartisan solution to avoid default that he can sign by Tuesday. Though we[Read More…]
Volvo Recall of Certain Model Year 2007 S80 Passenger Cars
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 29, 2011. Summary: Volvo is recalling certain model year 2007 S80 passenger cars manufactured from March 8, 2006 through May 16, 2007. The power steering reservoir return hose may have been incorrectly routed, which can result in increased pressure in the power steering system. The power steering return[Read More…]
Ohio Firm Recalls Jerky Products Due To Misbranding And An Undeclared Alergen
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–July 28, 2011 – Curly’s Custom Meats, a Jackson Center, Ohio establishment is recalling approximately 33 pounds of teriyaki-flavored beef jerky products because of misbranding and an undeclared allergen. The products contain an undeclared allergen, wheat, derived from a spice blend, which is not noted on the label. The products[Read More…]
Long-Term Marijuana Use Not Associated With Deficits In Cognitive Performance, Study Says
“[A]fter controlling for education and other characteristics, there were no significant differences associated with cannabis consumption” Melbourne, Australia–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2011. The consumption of cannabis, even long-term, poses few adverse effects on cognitive performance, according to clinical trial data to be published in the scientific journal Addiction. Investigators at the University[Read More…]
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