Government Transformation Act Creates Independent Panel to Recommend Improvements in Efficiency, Effectiveness, Credibility WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSFP)–July 18, 2013. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) today announced his introduction of the Government Transformation Act of 2013, S. 1297, a bill that creates an independent, bipartisan commission to target inefficient and wasteful federal programs[Read More…]
Day: July 18, 2013
Senators Kirk, Blunt Reintroduce ‘GAS Act’
Bill Will Help Lower Gas Prices By Improving Flexibility, Access To Affordable Fuels WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 18, 2013. As Americans grapple with high summer fuel costs, U.S. Senators Mark Kirk (Ill.) and Roy Blunt (Mo.) reintroduced the “Gas Accessibility and Stabilization” (GAS) Act today to reduce gas price spikes by improving[Read More…]
Macy’s Recalls Infants’ First Impressions Varsity Jackets Due to Choking Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 18, 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: July 18, 2013 Recall number: 13-242 First Impressions Varsity Jackets in Blue Recall Summary Name of product: Infants’First Impressions Varsity Jackets Hazard:[Read More…]
Masterbuilt Manufacturing Recalls Electric Smokers Due to Fire Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 18, 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: July 18, 2013 Recall number: 13-241 Masterbuilt– Model # 20070312 Recall Summary Name of product: Electric Smokehouse Smokers Hazard: The wood chip[Read More…]
Sailor Missing from Vietnam War Identified, July 18, 2013
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 18, 2013. The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of a serviceman, missing from the Vietnam War, have been identified and have been returned to his family for burial with full military honors. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Michael B. Judd of[Read More…]
Soldier Missing from Korean War Identified, July 18, 2013
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 18, 2013. The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of a serviceman, missing from the Korean War, have been identified and have been returned to his family for burial with full military honors. Army Sgt. Bernard J. Fisher of Wilkes Barre, Pa.,[Read More…]
Army Releases May 2013 Suicide Information
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 18, 2013. The Army released suicide data today for the month of May 2013. During May, among active-duty soldiers, there were 12 potential suicides. None have been confirmed as suicides and 12 remain under investigation. For April 2013, the Army reported 11 potential suicides among active-duty soldiers: five[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Marie Harf, July 18, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 18, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing CHINA Xu Zhiyong Taken into Custody / U.S. Concern DEPARTMENT Cuts in Aid / Working with Congress / Embassy Security DPRK/PANAMA Seized Ship / U.S. Assistance / Sanctions CUBA U.S. Relations JORDAN Secretary Kerry’s Visit to a Refugee Camp MEPP Resumption of[Read More…]
Statement by U.S. State Department on Consensus Achieved by the UN Group of Governmental Experts on Transparency and Confidence-Building Measures for Outer Space Activities
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 18, 2013. The United States welcomes the achievement of landmark consensus by the UN Group of Governmental Experts on Transparency and Confidence-Building Measures in Outer Space Activities during last week’s meetings in New York. Through these discussions, the United States sought to find solutions to common challenges and[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Kerry With Jordanian Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh after Visit to Za’atri Refugee Camp
Za’atri Refugee Camp, Jordan–(ENEWSPF)–July 18, 2013. SECRETARY KERRY: Well, obviously, the stories that I’ve just heard and the people that I’ve just met put a real face on the level of the humanitarian crisis, and it underscores the urgency of the international community, one, helping to take care of these[Read More…]
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