Month: July 2013

Be Amazing! Toys Recalls Monster Science and Super Star Science Colossal Water Balls Due to Serious Ingestion Hazard

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 31, 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 31, 2013 Recall number: 13-254 Monster Science and Super Star Science! Colossal Water Balls Recall Summary Name of product:  Water-Absorbing Polymer[Read More…]

Far East Brokers Recalls Ladybug-themed Kids’ Outdoor Furniture Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 31, 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 31, 2013 Recall number: 13-255 Far East Brokers Leisure Ways Kids’ Camp Chair Recall Summary Name of product:  Leisure Ways® Brands[Read More…]

New Report Confirms NSA’s Ability to Access Americans’ Online Activity

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–July 31, 2013.  The government can easily see the content of Americans’ Internet communication and web browsing activities, according to a report published today in The Guardian. “The latest revelations make clear that the government’s surveillance activities are far more extensive and intrusive than previously understood, and they underscore[Read More…]

New School Immunization Requirement Reminder for National Immunization Awareness Month

SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–July 31, 2013.  To kick-off National Immunization Awareness Month in August, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding parents and health care providers of the new Tdap immunization requirement for the 2013-2014 school year. All sixth- through twelfth-grade students are now required to show proof of receiving one[Read More…]

Governor Quinn Announces $54.8 Million Investment in Chicago Area Colleges and Universities

Includes Nearly $4.8 Million to Columbia College Chicago for Major Campus Improvements; Grants to Create Thousands of Local Jobs CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 31, 2013.  Governor Pat Quinn today announced $54.8 million in grants to colleges and universities in the Chicago area, including nearly $4.8 million for major improvements at Columbia College, the[Read More…]

DOD Identifies Army Casualty, July 31, 2013

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 31, 2013.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Spc. Nicholas B. Burley, 22, of Red Bluff, Calif., died July 30, in Pul-E-Alam, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained when enemy forces attacked his unit with indirect fire. He was[Read More…]

State Department Briefing by Jen Psaki, July 31, 2013

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 31, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Secretary Kerry Travel to Pakistan and London Bradley Manning Case PAKISTAN Secretary Kerry Travel to Pakistan / Meeting with Newly Elected Civilian Government AFGHANISTAN / PAKISTAN Ambassador Dobbins Travel to Afghanistan and Pakistan Informal Discussions with Taliban Ongoing CUBA Maximum Validity[Read More…]

Self-proclaimed Leader of Sovereign Citizen Group Sentenced to Federal Prison for Promoting Tax Fraud Scheme

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 31, 2013.  The Justice Department, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the FBI announced today that James Timothy Turner, also known as Tim Turner, was sentenced to serve 18 years in federal prison for conspiracy to defraud the United States, attempting to pay taxes with fictitious financial instruments,[Read More…]

Justice Department Shuts Down Indiana Tax Preparer

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 31, 2013. The Justice Department announced that yesterday, a federal district judge in Indianapolis permanently barred Cynthia Hawk, who operates Gain Tax Services, from preparing federal income tax returns for others.  Hawk consented to the entry of this injunction. The government’s complaint alleged that Hawk prepared at least[Read More…]

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