Day: February 21, 2012

American Honda Recalls ATVs due to Crash Hazard

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 21, 2012.  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: All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Units:[Read More…]

Fuji Recalls Women’s Cruiser Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 21, 2012.  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…]

Statement by Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta on the Treatment of Religious Materials at Bagram Airbase

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 21, 2012. “This morning ISAF Commander Gen. John Allen notified me of the deeply unfortunate incident involving the inappropriate treatment of religious materials, including the Koran, at Bagram Airbase.  He and I apologize to the Afghan people and disapprove of such conduct in the strongest possible terms.  These[Read More…]

Governor Quinn Dedicates Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Trail in Honor of Black History Month

MARKHAM–(ENEWSPF)–February 20, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today joined local leaders to dedicate the Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Trail, which honors the fighter group’s valiant service to the United States during World War II. Presented to the Chicago “DODO” Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen, this dedication celebrates the Airmen’s commitment to our country[Read More…]

We Can’t Wait: Obama Administration Announces Steps to Boost the Rural Economy, Promote Job Creation

WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 21, 2012.  As part of the Obama Administration’s “We Can’t Wait” efforts to strengthen the economy, create jobs and support business growth, Administration officials announced three significant actions to expand the government’s purchase of biobased products, promote regional rural job creation efforts, and develop a rural healthcare workforce,[Read More…]

General Allen, Commander ISAF Statement on Re: Improper Disposal of Islamic Religious Material

AFGHANISTAN–(ENEWSPF)–February 21, 2012.  General Allen, Commander ISAF, today issued the following statement: To the noble people of Afghanistan – I have ordered an investigation into a report I received during the night that ISAF personnel at Bagram Airbase improperly disposed of a large number of Islamic religious materials which included[Read More…]

NATO Deputy Secretary General Welcomes Japanese Donation for Afghan Forces Training

BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–21 February 2012.  The NATO Deputy Secretary General Ambassador Alexander Vershbow, welcomed today an important contribution of 20 million US dollars from the Japanese Government to the Afghan National Army Trust Fund. The Japanese Ambassador to Belgium Jun Yokota delivered his Government’s pledge to Ambassador Vershbow at NATO HQ. The[Read More…]

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