Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 29, 2011. Index for Today’s Briefing BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA Agreement on Formation of Government EGYPT Raid on Non Governmental Organizations / U.S. Aid to Egypt INDIA Bombings in India / Charges Tour of Indian-U.S. Group IRAQ Weapons Sales / Political Situation in Iraq IRAN Strait of Hormuz Iranian[Read More…]
Month: December 2011
DOD Identifies Navy Casualty, December 29, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 29, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Petty Officer Stacy O. Johnson, 35, of Rolling Fork, Miss., died July 18, while supporting operations in Bahrain. Johnson was a master-at-arms assigned to Naval Security Force Bahrain. Source:[Read More…]
New IL Law to Help Renters Learn More About Radon Levels in Their Homes
Radon is Second-Leading Cause of Lung Cancer SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–December 29, 2011. A new law set to go into effect on Jan. 1, 2012, will help people who rent apartments, condominiums or houses access information about radon levels in their homes. The Illinois Emergency Management Agency’s (IEMA) radon program is offering guidance[Read More…]
2011: The Year In Review — NORML’s Top 10 Events That Shaped Marijuana Policy
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 29, 2011. #1 NORML Sues To Halt Government’s Prosecution of Medical Cannabis Providers In October, the United States Deputy Attorney General, along with the four US Attorneys from California, announced their intentions to escalate federal efforts targeting the state’s medical cannabis dispensaries and providers. In response, members of[Read More…]
West Elm Recalls Dover Dining Table Due to Injury Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 29, 2011. 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 consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a[Read More…]
Statement by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Joshua Earnest on U.S. Sale of Defense Equipment to Saudi Arabia
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 29, 2011. The United States and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have signed a government-to-government agreement under the Foreign Military Sales program to provide advanced F-15SA combat aircraft to the Royal Saudi Air Force. Valued at $29.4 billion, this agreement includes production of 84 new aircraft and the[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Three Army Casualties, December 29, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 29, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of three soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Dec. 27, in Paktia, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their unit with an improvised explosive device. They were assigned to the 720th Military Police Battalion, 89th Military[Read More…]
Obama Administration Awards $15,069,869 to Illinois for Enrolling Eligible Children in Health Coverage
New Data Show 1.2 Million More Children Nationwide Have Health Insurance since the Reauthorization of CHIP in 2009 Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 28, 2011. Today, $15,069,869 was awarded to Illinois for ensuring more children have health coverage, HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today. The performance bonus payments are funded under the Children’s Health[Read More…]
Time for a Change? Johns Hopkins Scholars Say Calendar Needs Serious Overhaul
Baltimore, MD-(ENEWSPF)- Researchers at The Johns Hopkins University have discovered a way to make time stand still — at least when it comes to the yearly calendar. Using computer programs and mathematical formulas, Richard Conn Henry, an astrophysicist in the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, and Steve H. Hanke,[Read More…]
IRS and Treasury Department Publish Temporary Regulations on Treatment of Tangible Property
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The Internal Revenue Service and Treasury Department today published in the Federal Register temporary regulations that provide guidance to taxpayers on the treatment of amounts paid to acquire, produce or improve tangible property and regarding the accounting for, and dispositions of, property subject to depreciation. These regulations provide[Read More…]