Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 13, 2012. The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.3 percent in March on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 2.7 percent before seasonal adjustment. The indexes for food,[Read More…]
Day: April 13, 2012
Children of Flower Workers Show Effects of Secondary Pesticide Exposures
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 13, 2012. A study has found that the children of flower plantation workers in Ecuador are neurologically affecxted by the pesticide residues that their parents unwittingly carry home on their clothes, tools, and skin. The study documents significantly reduced activity for the essential enzyme acetycholinesterase (AChE) in children[Read More…]
Navy Names Five New Submarines
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 13, 2012.. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus announced today the next five Virginia-class attack submarines will be named the USS Illinois, the USS Washington, the USS Colorado, the USS Indiana, and the USS South Dakota. Mabus named the Virginia-class submarines to honor the great contributions and support[Read More…]
Remarks by the First Lady Honoring Young Women from Military Families
Jacksonville, Florida–(ENEWSPF)–April 12, 2012 – 6:08 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Oh! (Applause.) How are you guys doing? (Applause.) You guys sit down. Rest yourselves. Are you having fun? (Applause.) There is more fun to come. I am thrilled — thrilled — to be here. I want to start by thanking Maddie[Read More…]
Statement by the White House Press Secretary on North Korea’s Missile Launch
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 12, 2012. Despite the failure of its attempted missile launch, North Korea’s provocative action threatens regional security, violates international law and contravenes its own recent commitments. While this action is not surprising given North Korea’s pattern of aggressive behavior, any missile activity by North Korea is of concern[Read More…]
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