WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 1, 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…]
Month: June 2012
10 Recommendations for Increasing the Impact of Federal and State Investments in Early Childhood Education
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 1, 2012. At today’s event with White House Domestic Policy Director Cecilia Muñoz, Doing What Works, a project of the Center for American Progress will release a report detailing how the United States can increase the effectiveness and efficiency of existing federal and state investments in early childhood[Read More…]
English Riding Supply Recalls Wire Mouth Bits for Horses Due to Risk of Injury
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 1, 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…]
Mountain Heroes, Supported by Celebrities and the Public, Join Earthjustice Campaign To Stop Mountaintop Removal Mining
Edward Norton, Woody Harrelson, John Slattery, Wendell Berry, Leilani Munter, and more join Appalachian heroes and American public in standing up for mountains, communities, and water Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 1, 2012. Yesterday Earthjustice launched its new Mountain Heroes website and biggest-ever public campaign to stop mountaintop removal coal mining. The Mountain[Read More…]
Court Orders EPA to Sign Soot Rule Proposal in One Week
Agency legally required to act on health protections for deadly soot pollution Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 1, 2012. Yesterday a federal judge gave the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency one week to sign a proposed rule updating standards for fine particulate matter air pollution, commonly known as soot. This kind of pollution is[Read More…]
California Assembly Passes Statewide Medical Marijuana Dispensary Regulations
Passage of AB 2312 due in large part to new reform coalition, concerted effort by citizen lobbyists Sacramento, CA–(ENEWSPF)–June 12, 2012. In a 41-28 vote, the California State Assembly passed a bill yesterday that would regulate the production and distribution of medical marijuana for qualified patients. Responding to calls from[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Weekly Alert, June 1, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 1, 2012. Wisconsin Recall Elections to Take Place on Tuesday Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker (R) is fighting for his political life in the upcoming June 5 recall election, with Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett (D) hoping to unseat him. The governor drew widespread ire when he introduced his landmark[Read More…]
Fourteen Defendants Plead Guilty for Their Roles in Scheme to Fraudulently Control Home Owners Associations in Las Vegas
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—June 1, 2012. Fourteen individuals pleaded guilty yesterday in the District of Nevada for their roles in the scheme to fraudulently take control of various home owners’ associations (HOAs) in the Las Vegas area, Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, FBI Special Agent in[Read More…]
Videos of 30th National Pesticide, Healthy Communities, Forum Presentations Released
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 1, 2012. Beyond Pesticides is pleased to announce the release of videos from Healthy Communities, the 30th National Pesticide Forum. The forum was held March 30-31, 2012 at Yale University School of Froestry and Environmental Studies in New Haven, CT and included leaders in the fields of pesticide[Read More…]
White House Statement on the Employment Situation in May
WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)–June 1, 2012. Alan B. Krueger, Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, issued the following statement today on the employment situation in May. You can view the statement HERE. The Employment Situation in May Posted by Alan B. Krueger on June 1, 2012 at 9:34AM EDT[Read More…]