Day: July 3, 2014

Payroll Employment Increases by 288,000 in June 2014; Unemployment Rate Declines to 6.1%

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 3, 2014. Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 288,000 in June, and the unemployment rate declined to 6.1 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job gains were widespread, led by employment growth in professional and business services, retail trade, food services and drinking places, and[Read More…]

Graco Recall of 1,910,102 Rear-facing Child Restraints

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 3, 2014. SUMMARY: Graco Children’s Products (Graco) is recalling certain rear-facing child restraints manufactured between July 2010 and May 2013, models SnugRide, SnugRide Classic Connect (including Classic Connect 30 and 35), SnugRide 30, SnugRide 35, SnugRide Click Connect 40, and Aprica A30. The defect involves difficulty in unlatching[Read More…]

Chrysler Recalls 525,206 Vehicles

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 3, 2014. SUMMARY: This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Chrysler Group[Read More…]

All Power America Recalls Snow Throwers Due to Fire Hazard

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 3, 2014.  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 02, 2014 Recall number: 14-222 All-Power Single Stage Snow Thrower SB044P Recall Summary Name of product:  Single Stage Snow Thrower Hazard: [Read More…]

Porter-Cable Fixed-Base Production Routers Recalled Due to Electrical Shock Hazard

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 3, 2014.  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 02, 2014 Recall number: 14-221 Porter-Cable Fixed-Base Production Router Recall Summary Name of product:  Fixed-base routers and router bases Hazard:  The[Read More…]

2014 Fourth of July and Summer Safety Health Tips

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 3, 2014.  As we head into the Fourth of July holiday weekend, Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck reminds us of the following health tips to help avoid injury and illness during the summer. “We want everyone to stay safe while celebrating the holiday and throughout[Read More…]

White House Report: Missed Opportunities and the Consequences of State Decisions Not to Expand Medicaid

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 2, 2014.  Today, the Council of Economic Advisers released a report, Missed Opportunities: The Consequences of State Decisions Not to Expand Medicaid, which details the effects of state decisions regarding Medicaid expansion on access to care, financial security, overall health and well-being of residents, and state economies.  The[Read More…]

White House Press Briefing by Josh Earnest, July 2, 2014

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 2, 2014 – 12:48 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST:  Good afternoon, everybody.  I have a couple of announcements before we get started. The first is:  The United States condemns in the strongest possible terms the heinous murder of Palestinian teenager Mohammed Hussein Abu Khudair.  We send our condolences to[Read More…]

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