Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 28, 2012. We deeply regret Russia’s passage of a law ending inter-country adoptions between the United States and Russia and restricting Russian civil society organizations that work with American partners. American families have adopted over 60,000 Russian children over the past 20 years, and the vast majority of[Read More…]
Year: 2012
Statement from President Obama on the Passing of General Norman Schwarzkopf
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 28, 2012. With the passing of General Norman Schwarzkopf, we’ve lost an American original. From his decorated service in Vietnam to the historic liberation of Kuwait and his leadership of United States Central Command, General Schwarzkopf stood tall for the country and Army he loved. Our prayers are[Read More…]
Statement by Secretary Panetta on the Passing of General Norman Schwarzkopf
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 27, 2012. The men and women of the Department of Defense join me in mourning the loss of General Norman Schwarzkopf, whose 35 years of service in uniform left an indelible imprint on the United States military and on the country. The son of a decorated Army officer,[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson’s Announcement that She Will Leave the Administration Early Next Year
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 27, 2012. Over the last four years, Lisa Jackson has shown an unwavering commitment to the health of our families and our children. Under her leadership, the EPA has taken sensible and important steps to protect the air we breathe and the water we drink, including implementing the[Read More…]
Statement by EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson Announcing Her Leaving Cabinet After State of the Union
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–December 27, 2012. I want to thank President Obama for the honor he bestowed on me and the confidence he placed in me four years ago this month when he announced my nomination as Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. At the time I spoke about the need to address[Read More…]
Four Retailers Agree to Stop Sale and Voluntarily Recall Nap Nanny Recliners Due to Five Infant Deaths
WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–December 27, 2012. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and four major retailers are announcing a voluntary recall to consumers who own Nap Nanny® recliners made by Baby Matters, LLC of Berwyn, Pa. Retailers currently participating include Amazon.com, Buy Buy Baby, Diapers.com and Toys R Us/Babies R[Read More…]
Meijer Recalls Falls Creek Kids Denim Jeans Due to Choking Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 27, 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…]
Illinois-based Hardware Distributor W.W. Grainger Pays US $70 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 27, 2012. W.W. Grainger Inc. has agreed to pay the United States $70 million to resolve allegations that it submitted false claims under contracts with the General Services Administration (GSA) and the U.S. Postal Services (USPS), the Department of Justice announced yesterday. Grainger is a national hardware[Read More…]
Statement from President Obama and the First Lady on Kwanzaa
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 26, 2012. Michelle and I extend our warm thoughts and best wishes to all those celebrating Kwanzaa this holiday season. Today marks the first day of the week-long celebration of African-American history and culture through the seven principles of Kwanzaa: unity, self determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative[Read More…]
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending December 22, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 27, 2012. SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending December 22, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 350,000, a decrease of 12,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 362,000. The 4-week moving average was 356,750, a decrease of 11,250 from the previous week’s revised[Read More…]
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