Day: May 8, 2012

Action Alert: Vote Tomorrow to End Raids of State-sanctioned Medical Cannabis Programs

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 8, 2012.  Tell Congress to pass the Rohrabacher-Hinchey-Farr Amendment to the appropriations bill today. This important amendment will remove federal funding for medical cannabis enforcement. The vote may come at any time! Take a minute right now to call your Representative to support them Rohrabacher-Hinchey-Farr Amendment today.  ASA’s[Read More…]

Senator Kirk: ‘I Want to Thank Everyone For the Patience and Support They are Giving Me to Recover’

Kirk video on his rehabilitation ‘walking program’    CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 8, 2012.  Today U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) released a video outlining the progress of his recovery after suffering from an ischemic stroke in January and expressed his deep gratitude to the people of Illinois for allowing him the time he[Read More…]

Statement by the White House Press Secretary on Senate Republicans Blocking Bill to Prevent Student Interest Rates from Doubling

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 8, 2012. It is extremely disappointing that Republicans in the Senate today voted to ask millions of students to pay an average of $1,000 each in order to protect a loophole that allows millionaires to dodge payroll taxes. On July 1, more than 7.4 million students across the[Read More…]

Ducati Recall of Certain Model Year 2012 848, Streetfighter, Hypermotard, Multistrada ad Monster Motorcycles

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 8, 2012. Summary: Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012 848, Streetfighter, Hypermotard, Multistrada, and Monster motorcycles. The friction material may detach from the backing plate of the rear brake pads. Consequence: if the friction material detaches, there would be a sudden loss of rear brake efficiency, increasing[Read More…]

BMW Recall of Certain Model Year 2012 BMW 3-Series Vehicles

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 8, 2012. Summary:  BMW is recalling certain model year 2012 BMW 3-Series vehicles manufactured from October 19, 2011, through March 18, 2012, that have front seat head restraints that exceed the downward movement limit of 25mm in the highest position. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the[Read More…]

M.M.M. Boys’ Jogging Suits Recalled by Hot Chocolate; Waist Drawstrings Pose Entanglement Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 8, 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…]

Girls’ Hooded Winter Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by LA Fashion Hub Due to Strangulation Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 8, 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…]

Sonoma Valley Bar Stools Sold Exclusively at Havertys Furniture Recalled by Intercon Due to Fall Hazard

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 8, 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: Sonoma Valley Swivel Top[Read More…]

Low Income Families Choose Private Education Over Government Schools in India

UNITED KINGDOM–(ENEWSPF)–8 May 2012.  A study examining children’s schooling in Andhra Pradesh, India, has revealed a dramatic rise in the number of parents opting for fee-paying private schools over state-funded government schools. Even low-income families are ‘voting with their feet’, according to new research led by the University of Oxford.[Read More…]

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