Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 1, 2013. Frustrated residents of the contested Abyei region that lies between Sudan and South Sudan announced the results of a historic unilateral referendum on Thursday. A new Enough Project reportcontextualizes the Ngok Dinka community’s vote to join South Sudan and calls for the U.S. and the African[Read More…]
Day: November 1, 2013
Congresswoman Robin Kelly to Launch Economic Development Tour
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 1, 2013. Representative Robin Kelly will kick off a weeklong Economic Development Tourto share her plan to promote business growth and job creation, to spotlight the thriving businesses in the 2nd District and to hear ideas from business owners on what supports they need to be successful.[Read More…]
Mindful Individuals Less Affected by Immediate Rewards
TORONTO, ON–(ENEWSPF)–November 1, 2013. A new study from the University of Toronto Scarborough shows that people who are aware of and their own thoughts and emotions are less affected by positive feedback from others. The study, authored by UTSC PhD candidate Rimma Teper, finds that individuals high in trait mindfulness[Read More…]
GM Recall of Certain Model Year 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500 Vehicles
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 1, 2013. SUMMARY: General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles manufactured August 1, 2013, through September 10, 2013, and equipped with manual reclining seatbacks. In the affected vehicles, either of the front seatbacks may have play. Thus, these vehicles[Read More…]
Calphalon Recalls Blenders Due to Injury Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 1, 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: October 31, 2013 Recall number: 14-012 Recalled Calphalon XL 9 speed blender Recall Summary Name of product: Blenders Hazard: A piece of[Read More…]
AARP Urges Budget Conference to Reject Harmful Cuts to Social Security and Medicare
WASHINGTON, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—November 1, 2013. Today, AARP sent the following letter to Chairman Patty Murray and Chairman Paul Ryan urging the budget conference to reject harmful cuts to Social Security and Medicare. November 1, 2013 Dear Chairman Murray and Chairman Ryan: As the largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization representing the interests of[Read More…]
FTC Closes Seven-month Investigation of Proposed Office Depot/OfficeMax Merger
Commission Concludes Deal is Not Likely to Lead to Competitive Harm Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 1, 2013. The Federal Trade Commission has unanimously voted to close its seven-month investigation into the proposed $1.2 billion merger of office supply superstores Office Depot, Inc. and OfficeMax, Inc. and has issued a Commission statement detailing[Read More…]
Center for American Progress Senior Fellow Daniel J. Weiss on the White House’s Task Force on Climate Preparedness
Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–November 1, 2013. Today, President Barack Obama signed an executive order directing federal agencies to make it easier for communities to build resilience against storms and also named the members of the Task Force on Climate Preparedness and Resilience, which was proposed as part of his Climate Action[Read More…]
Center for American Progress’ John Podesta on the Failure to Protect Antarctica’s Southern Ocean
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 1, 2013. Following the conclusion of the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources meeting in Hobart, Australia, where a proposal to create the world’s largest marine sanctuary in Antarctica’s Southern Ocean failed for the third time, Center for American Progress Chair John Podesta released the[Read More…]
Behavioral and Emotional Problems in Children Linked to Insecticide Exposure
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 1, 2013. Insecticides commonly used in homes and schools are associated with behavioral problems in children, according to a recent study by Canadian researchers. The study investigates exposure to pyrethroid pesticides, used in more than 3,500 products, including flea and tick controls, cockroach sprays, and head lice controls.[Read More…]
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