Day: March 22, 2012

UN Chief Calls for Calm and Peaceful Resolution of Malian Conflict

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–22 March 2012. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called for calm and a peaceful resolution of grievances in Mali after rebel soldiers reportedly announced they have seized control of the country. According to media reports, rebel troops appeared on Malian state television this morning to announce they had taken control of the[Read More…]

Remarks by President Obama on American-Made Energy

Cushing, Oklahoma–(ENEWSPF)–March 22, 2012 – 10:22 A.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, Oklahoma!  (Applause.)  Well, it’s good to be here.  Everybody, have a seat.  Have a seat.  AUIDENCE MEMBER:  I love you, Mr. President! THE PRESIDENT:  I love you back.  It’s wonderful to see you. It is good to be back in[Read More…]

Presidential Memorandum — Expediting Review of Pipeline Projects from Cushing, Oklahoma, to Port Arthur, Texas, and Other Domestic Pipeline Infrastructure Projects

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 22, 2012.  MEMORANDUM FOR THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES SUBJECT: Expediting Review of Pipeline Projects from Cushing, Oklahoma, to Port Arthur, Texas, and Other Domestic Pipeline Infrastructure Projects In an economy that relies on oil, rising prices at the pump affect all of us.  With crude oil[Read More…]

Health Insurance Rate Hikes in Nine States Deemed Excessive by HHS

Secretary Sebelius calls on insurance companies to drop unreasonable rate hikes Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 22, 2012.  Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced today that health insurance premium increases in nine states have been deemed “unreasonable” under the rate review authority granted by the Affordable Care Act. “Thanks to[Read More…]

Lacrosse Helmets Recalled by Easton Sports Due to Facial Injury Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 22, 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…]

Adjustable Mattress Bases Recalled by Leggett & Platt Due to Fire Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 22, 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…]

Ceiling Fans Recalled by Westinghouse Lighting Due to Shock and Fire Hazards

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 22, 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…]

FTC Legal Action Halts Alleged Mortgage Relief Scammers Who Lured Homeowners with Bogus Claims

Defendants Falsely Promised They Could Help Desperate Consumers Who Joined Group Lawsuits Against Their Lenders Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 22, 2012.  At the request of the Federal Trade Commission, a U.S. district court has halted an operation that took in more than $1 million by allegedly selling homeowners bogus mortgage relief and[Read More…]

The Costly Business of Discrimination Against LGBT Employees

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 22, 2012.  The Center for American Progress today released “The Costly Business of Discrimination: The Economic Costs of Discrimination and the Financial Benefits of Gay and Transgender Equality in the Workplace,” showing that discrimination against gay and transgender employees hurts companies in the areas of recruitment, retention, job[Read More…]

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