BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–28 March 2013. The North Atlantic Council approved the nomination of General Philip M. Breedlove, United States Air Force, to the post of Supreme Allied Commander Europe. General Breedlove is currently serving as Commander, United States Air Force Europe; Commander, United States Air Force Africa; Commander, Headquarters, Allied Air Command,[Read More…]
Day: March 28, 2013
Proposed Spraying of California Rice Threatens Food Chain
State moves to approve first use of harmful pesticide despite harm to honeybees, aquatic ecosystems, and waterfowl Sacramento, CA–(ENEWSPF)–March 28, 2013. In a move that could inflict widespread harm on wildlife and agriculture, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) has proposed to allow aerial and ground spraying of a[Read More…]
Bell Sports Recalls BMX Bike Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury; Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 28, 2013. Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: March 28, 2013 – Recall number: 13-157 Bell Full Throttle Helmet, side view Recall Summary Name of product: Bell Full Throttle[Read More…]
BabyHome USA Recalls High Chairs Due to Strangulation Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 28, 2013. Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: March 28, 2013 – Recall number: 13-155 Black BabyHome Eat high chair Recall Summary Name of product: Babyhigh chairs Hazard: The[Read More…]
ACLU Seeks Investigation of Single-Sex Programs Rooted In Stereotypes at School Districts Across the Country
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 28, 2013. The American Civil Liberties Union asked the federal Office for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Education today to investigate three single-sex education programs in three schools in the Beloit and Barron School Districts in Wisconsin. Also this week, the ACLU sent open records requests to[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan: State Contractor Pleads Guilty to Fraud in Obtaining Millions in Taxpayer-funded Contracts
Construction Contracts for U of I, SIU Edwardsville Unlawfully Obtained Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–March 28, 2013. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today announced the former president of a Peoria area construction firm pled guilty to fraud in a scheme to obtain millions in taxpayer-funded state contracts. Thomas J. Williams, 81, the former president of[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces New Manufacturing Jobs
Strategic State Investment Will Create 35 New Jobs at Cortina Tool & Molding FRANKLIN PARK–(ENEWSPF)–March 28, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that 35 new jobs will be created at Cortina Tool and Molding Company thanks to a state initiative that will give the company access to capital to grow[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Praises State Employees for Discovering and Reporting Fraud Scheme
Capital Development Board Staff Vigilance Resulted in Successful Prosecution of Contractor Who Violated State Law SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–March 28, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today issued the following statement regarding the investigation of the former president of a Peoria area construction firm who pled guilty to fraud in a scheme to obtain millions[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, March 28, 2013
Washingotn, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 28, 2013. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. Michael C. Cable, 26, of Philpot, Ky., died March 27, from injuries sustained when his unit was attacked by enemy forces in Shinwar District, Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan. He[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on Gun Safety, March 28, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 28, 2013 – 11:58 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you, everybody. Thank you, Katerina, for sharing your story. Reema was lucky to have you as a teacher, and all of us are fortunate to have you here today. And I’m glad we had a chance[Read More…]
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